Tag: State Department

"No one has a right to make decisions that affect billions of people based on solely ideology or without proper input," John Kerry said. (AP Photo)

Kerry: Trump doesn’t ‘have a right’ to ignore climate policy

Joel Gehrke · November 16, 2016 6:52 pm

National Security

Rep. Rohrabacher, Afghan expert, knows Putin, emerges as State pick

Paul Bedard · November 16, 2016 2:17 am

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., doesn't like Donald Trump's rumored finalists for the job of secretary of state, and is "not inclined" to support either of them. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Rand Paul attacks Trump’s secretary of state finalists

Joel Gehrke · November 15, 2016 4:40 pm

"After exchange [with] Trump transition team, changed my recommendation: stay away," Eliot Cohen, a prominent national security expert, wrote on Twitter. (AP Photo)

National Security

Former State Dept. official warns GOP: ‘Stay away’ from Trump transition team

Gabby Morrongiello · November 15, 2016 4:01 pm

Rudy Giuliani said Saturday he's separating his work as a personal lawyer for President Trump, and his views on foreign policy. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Report: Giuliani for secretary of state?

Joel Gehrke · November 15, 2016 1:47 am

Why Trump Should Name Bolton, Not Giuliani, For Secretary of State

Fred Barnes · November 14, 2016 8:20 pm

Chaffetz, R-Utah, and chairman of the House Oversight Committee, said that the issue of using an unauthorized private email extends far beyond Clinton. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

House Oversight Committee chair: Probe into Clinton’s emails will continue

Jacqueline Klimas · November 13, 2016 3:47 pm

Obama Administration Loosens Nuclear Deal After Iran Violates It

Jenna Lifhits · November 10, 2016 8:23 pm

Iran Breaks Nuclear Deal, But the Obama Administration Won’t Say It’s a ‘Formal Violation’

Jenna Lifhits · November 10, 2016 5:38 pm

Estonian Prime Minister Taavi Roivas was defeated, and a new prime minister could give Russia more influence over Estonia's internal affairs. (AP Photo)

National Security

US not rattled by Estonian no-confidence vote

Joel Gehrke · November 10, 2016 5:29 pm

"Yes, they exceeded the allowable amount of heavy water that they were permitted," Mark Toner said. "I'm not sure whether that constitutes a formal violation, to be honest with you." (AP Photo)

National Security

State Dept. refuses to say Iran violated deal

Joel Gehrke · November 9, 2016 9:50 pm

Secretary of State John Kerry pledged Wednesday that he and the rest of the American diplomatic corps will "continue pushing every aspect" of President Obama's foreign policy until President-elect Donald Trump takes office. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Kerry: State ‘pushing every aspect’ of Obama’s foreign policy

Joel Gehrke · November 9, 2016 8:50 pm