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McCaul to Participate in Panel at the Milken Institute’s Global Conference
By State Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul will participate in a panel at the Milken Institute Global Conference entitled “China and the United States: Navigating Strategic Competition.
Chairmen McCaul, Green, Jordan Statement on H.R. 2, Secure the Border Act
By State Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX), House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN), and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) released the following statement on the introduction of the Secure the Border Act of 2023 (H.R. 2), of which all three Chairmen are original co-sponsors:
World Press Freedom Day
By State Newswire | May 4, 2023
News Release: On the 30th annual World Press Freedom Day, the United States extends our deep gratitude to the remarkable journalists and media professionals around the world whose work ensures the flow of information and ideas that form the lifeblood of free and open societies. Today we also reflect on the tremendous sacrifice paid by so many journalists in performing this noble vocation.
U.S. Government Announces Sweeping New Actions to Manage Regional Migration
By State Newswire | May 4, 2023
Release: Today, the Department of State (State) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) are announcing sweeping new measures to further reduce unlawful migration across the Western Hemisphere, significantly expand lawful pathways for protection, and facilitate the safe, orderly, and humane processing of migrants.
Secretary Blinken to Travel to Denver, Colorado to Attend the Cities Summit of the Americas
By State Newswire | May 4, 2023
Release: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Denver, Colorado, April 27-28 to attend the first Cities Summit of the Americas. In Denver, Secretary Blinken will meet with local government leaders from across the Western Hemisphere working to make their communities more prosperous, equitable, fair...
Secretary Antony J. Blinken Following a Meeting with Mayors from the Western Hemisphere To Discuss Efforts to Combat Fentanyl
By State Newswire | May 4, 2023
Release: MAYOR HANCOCK: We are so honored to first host our Secretary of State, Secretary Blinken, to Denver and of course, the 250 mayors from around the Western Hemisphere and over 3,000 other leaders from around the hemisphere who have come to Denver to be a part of the Cities Summit of the Americas. What a tremendous honor it is for Denver to host it.
Secretary Blinken and Secretary Mayorkas to Deliver Remarks on New Regional Migration Management Measures with Partners in South and Central America
By State Newswire | May 4, 2023
Release: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas will deliver remarks on new regional migration management measures that the United States government will implement with partners in South and Central America when the CDC’s Title 42 public health order lifts. The remarks will begin today, April 27, at 11:30 a.m. ET, in the Press Briefing Room at the Department of State.
Sanctioning Terrorist Financing Facilitators Jointly with Türkiye
By State Newswire | May 4, 2023
Release: The United States continues to cooperate with the Republic of Türkiye to counter the financing of terrorist groups that perpetuate violence and instability in the region. Today, we are imposing sanctions on two financial facilitators for designated terrorist groups Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham and Katibat al-Tawhid wal-Jihad, both of which operate in Syria.
Additional U.S. Security Assistance for Ukraine
By State Newswire | May 4, 2023
News Release: We will continue to stand with our Ukrainian partners as they defend themselves from Russia’s war of aggression.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken with Washington Post Columnist David Ignatius on the State of Press Freedom Worldwide
By State Newswire | May 4, 2023
News Release: QUESTION: The only thing better than having the Secretary of State on the screen is having the Secretary of State in person. We’re very happy that Secretary of State Blinken could join us today to celebrate, commemorate World Press Freedom Day.
Commercial Diplomacy USA Tour Heads to Houston, TX
By State Newswire | May 4, 2023
Release: From May 3-5, Special Representative for Commercial and Business Affairs Dilawar Syed will travel to Houston, TX to meet with business leaders and local government officials. Additionally in Houston, Special Representative Syed will conduct site visits to innovative U.S. companies in strategically competitive...
Congratulations to Paraguay’s President-Elect Santiago Peña
By State Newswire | May 4, 2023
Release: The United States congratulates the people of Paraguay on successfully holding free and fair elections on April 30. We congratulate President-elect Santiago Peña on his victory in the election. We applaud the efforts of the Superior Court of Electoral Justice and the work of international observation missions.
On World Press Freedom Day, the U.S. Department of State Announces More Than 200 Journalists from Over 100 Countries and Territories to Participate in Flagship Journalism Exchange in 2023
By State Newswire | May 4, 2023
News Release: Recognizing the vital role a free press plays in a free and democratic society, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) announced today - on World Press Freedom Day - that more than 200 emerging journalists from over 100 countries and territories will participate ...
Joint Statement on the United States-Turkmenistan Annual Bilateral Consultations
By State Newswire | May 4, 2023
News Release: The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Turkmenistan on the occasion of the United States-Turkmenistan Annual Bilateral Consultations (ABCs) in Washington.
The Promotion to Career Ambassador of Under Secretary John R. Bass and Assistant Secretary Brian A. Nichols
By State Newswire | May 4, 2023
Release: Since 1955, only 62 Foreign Service Officers have been awarded the title of Career Ambassador, the highest rank in the Senior Foreign Service. It brings me great pride to share that two of our most dedicated and experienced colleagues here at the Department of State, when confirmed, will be joining these ranks.
March: 24 notices published by State Department
By State Newswire | May 4, 2023
There were 24 notices published by the State Department in March, according to the Federal Register.
Under Secretary Nuland’s Meeting with Bangladeshi Foreign Secretary Momen
By State Newswire | May 4, 2023
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller
Risch Meets with Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
By State Newswire | May 4, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today welcomed Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to the U.S. Capitol.
Chairman McCaul Announces Hearing on Modernizing U.S. Arms Exports and Strengthening AUKUS
By State Newswire | May 4, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul announced the full committee will convene a hearing entitled “Modernizing U.S. Arms Exports and a Stronger AUKUS" on Wednesday, May 10th.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken Keynote Remarks at the Cities Summit of the Americas Closing Plenary
By State Newswire | May 4, 2023
Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you. Thank you very much. Thank you. Good afternoon. It is wonderful to be with all of you here in Denver. And Mike, let me just say to you first off, I can’t thank you enough for your extraordinary leadership in bringing all of this together. The work you did to galvanize the community, to get the support that we needed for this summit, it’s a remarkable contribution not just to this community but to our entire hemisphere.