News from 2023


Under Secretary Fernandez’s Travel to Canada

News Release: Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez is traveling to Toronto, Canada, April 3-4 where he will represent the United States at the U.S.-Canada Summit, hosted by the Eurasia Group and the Bank of Montreal (BMO) Financial Group. In Canada, Under Secretary Fernandez ...


Under Secretary Fernandez’s Travel to Canada

Release: Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez is traveling to Toronto, Canada, April 3-4 where he will represent the United States at the U.S.-Canada Summit, hosted by the Eurasia Group and the Bank of Montreal (BMO) Financial Group. In Canada, Under Secretary Fernandez...


“REPEALING THE AUTHORIZATIONS FOR USE OF MILITARY FORCE AGAINST IRAQ-- Continued” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on March 28

The Congressional Record published “REPEALING THE AUTHORIZATIONS FOR USE OF MILITARY FORCE AGAINST IRAQ-- Continued” in the Senate section on March 28.


Recognizing National Arab American Heritage Month

News Release: Last year, President Biden became the first U.S. president to declare April as National Arab American Heritage Month, in recognition of the contributions of Arab Americans to the United States that are as old as the country itself. Americans of Arab heritage have advanced the nation’s achievements in ...


Week ending March 18: State Department publishes 4 notices

There were four notices published by the State Department in week ending March 18, according to the Federal Register.


One-Year Anniversary of the Yemen Truce’s Commencement

News Release: Today marks one year since the UN-meditated truce in Yemen began and initiated the longest period of calm since the war started. For one year, Yemenis have benefitted from a halt to airstrikes, regular civilian flights from Sana’a airport, enhanced and unrestricted humanitarian and food assistance, and ...


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov

News Release: The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel


Congressional Record publishes “VETERANS' COMPENSATION COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT ACT OF 2023” in the Senate section on March 30

“VETERANS' COMPENSATION COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT ACT OF 2023” was published on pages S1066-S1069 of the Congressional Record on March 30.


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov

Release: The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel.


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov

Release: The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel...


One-Year Anniversary of the Yemen Truce’s Commencement

Release: Today marks one year since the UN-meditated truce in Yemen began and initiated the longest period of calm since the war started. For one year, Yemenis have benefitted from a halt to airstrikes, regular civilian flights from Sana’a airport, enhanced and unrestricted humanitarian and food assistance, and...


One-Year Anniversary of the Yemen Truce’s Commencement

Release: Today marks one year since the UN-meditated truce in Yemen began and initiated the longest period of calm since the war started. For one year, Yemenis have benefitted from a halt to airstrikes, regular civilian flights from Sana’a airport, enhanced and unrestricted humanitarian and food assistance, and...


McCaul Leads Bipartisan Delegation to Asia

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Starting today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul will be leading a congressional delegation (CODEL) to meet with allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific. The bipartisan delegation includes Rep. Young Kim (R-CA), Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on the Indo-Pacific,...


McCaul Leads Bipartisan Delegation to Asia

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Starting today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul will be leading a congressional delegation (CODEL) to meet with allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific. The bipartisan delegation includes Rep. Young Kim (R-CA), Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on the Indo-Pacific,...


Administrator Samantha Power at the Swearing-In Ceremony for Kerry Pelzman as Mission Director in Cambodia

Administrator Samantha Power at the Swearing-In Ceremony for Kerry Pelzman as Mission Director in Cambodia


Senegal National Day

Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I offer congratulations to President Sall and the people of Senegal as you celebrate 63 years of independence.


Determination Pursuant to the Foreign Missions Act discussed on April 3 by State Department

The US State Department published a one page notice on April 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Empowering Women Innovators to Create a Better Future 

Release: As the State Department’s Special Representative for Commercial and Business Affairs, I work with senior officials around the world to reduce the barriers that prevent U.S. companies from competing in overseas markets. Whether in Washington, visiting America’s heartland, or traveling overseas, I prioritize...


State Department discusses 30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Disclosure of Violations of the Arms Export Control Act on April 3

The US State Department published a two page notice on April 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


DOS-DRL offers new grant application process starting April 4

DRL Local Democracy and Human Rights Initiative grant opened on April 4.