Tag: State Department

Danish police patrol the pedestrian street in the center of Copenhagen, Denmark on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2016. John Kirby, said the terrorist attack in Berlin is a prime example of why people need to be extra cautious when traveling to Europe during the holiday season. (Tariq Mikkel Khan/Polfoto via AP)

National Security

State Department spokesman tells Americans to be vigilant traveling to Europe

Kyle Feldscher · December 20, 2016 3:21 pm

"We stand ready to offer assistance to Russia and Turkey as they investigate this despicable attack, which was also an assault on the right of all diplomats to safely and securely advance and represent their nations around the world," Kerry said. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)

National Security

State Department avoids calling diplomat’s assassination ‘terrorism’

Joel Gehrke · December 19, 2016 8:55 pm

Kerry also predicted Trump's administration will keep the Iran deal intact. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Kerry: Rex Tillerson pick was thoughtful

Anna Giaritelli · December 18, 2016 10:50 pm

Loretta Lynch: ‘I do regret’ meeting with Bill Clinton in June

Loretta Lynch: ‘I do regret’ meeting with Bill Clinton in June

Anna Giaritelli · December 18, 2016 9:21 pm

The Russian military claims it killed Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the leader of the Islamic State group, in an airstrike in late May, but the U.S. has not been able to confirm the claim. (AP photo)

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State Dept. now offering $25M for ISIS leader

Anna Giaritelli · December 16, 2016 11:35 pm

Corker said he has played no role in trying to persuade the transition team not to name Bolton. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Corker says he’s not trying to influence State Dept. picks

Susan Crabtree · December 16, 2016 4:07 pm

State Department Softens Ukraine Travel Warning with No Apparent Explanation

Jeryl Bier · December 16, 2016 4:00 pm

In this Feb. 6, 2016 file picture a woman holds a placard during a Pegida demonstration against immigration and Islamisation in Amsterdam, Netherlands. World migration is up, and the U.S. has the most. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)

National Security

State: Muslim refugees to US top Christians for first time, 46%-44%

Paul Bedard · December 16, 2016 2:10 pm

Why Russia May Have Interfered In the Election

Lee Smith · December 16, 2016 10:30 am

Gates first recommended Tillerson for the position after Trump failed to settle on a secretary of state nominee. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, File)

National Security

Gates: Tillerson’s ties to Putin are a ‘completely false narrative’

Joel Gehrke · December 15, 2016 10:18 pm

Kerry insists on talks even as Aleppo falls

National Security

Kerry insists on talks even as Aleppo falls

Joel Gehrke · December 15, 2016 7:55 pm

Obama Admin Grilled Over Downplaying Iran’s Role in Syria

Jenna Lifhits · December 15, 2016 6:50 pm