State Department

Trump Transition 2 days ago

Trump names Alina Habba as counselor to the president; reveals several State Department picks

President-elect Trump announced several nominations and appointments on Sunday, including his attorney Alina Habba, who will serve as counselor to the president.

US 2 days ago

Austin Tice: FBI renews push to find kidnapped American journalist in Syria

The family of Austin Tice, a former Marine turned journalist who was kidnapped by jihadist militants in 2012 while reporting in Syria, say he is still alive, citing a “significant source."

Donald Trump 3 days ago

Trump urges US to stay out of Syrian civil war, blaming Obama for failure as Islamists close in on capital

Amid the rapid offensive of Islamist rebels in their campaign to dislodge Syrian dictator Assad, President-elect Donal Trump has urged non-intervention by the U.S.

Politics November 26

Blinken set to testify on Afghanistan withdrawal in House amid looming contempt vote

After months of requests and a looming contempt vote, Antony Blinken agreed to testify in front of the GOP controlled House under threat of contempt vote.

State Department November 24

Blinken questioned for State Department hosting in-house therapy sessions after Trump win

Secretary of State Antony Blinken received a fiery letter from Rep. Darrell Issa after it was reported that the State Department held therapy sessions following Trump's win.

VIDEO November 22

Biden staffers' post-election therapy sessions prompt scathing response

'Outnumbered' panelists sound off after the State Department used taxpayer money to fund therapy sessions for federal employees after the presidential election.

Trump Transition November 13

Trump nominates Marco Rubio to serve as Secretary of State

President-elect Trump has nominated Sen. Marco Rubio to serve as his secretary of state as he shapes his cabinet heading into his second term.

Marco Rubio November 11

Trump expected to name Sen. Marco Rubio as Secretary of State

President-elect Trump is expected to name Florida Sen. Marco Rubio to serve as his Secretary of State.

State Department November 11

State Department provides promotional advantages based on gender, report finds

The State Department discriminates against men when it comes to offering promotions in the foreign service, according to a new report from the Heritage Foundation.

Iran November 3

American journalist detained in Iran as Supreme Leader Khamenei threatens US, Israel, State Department says

An Iranian-American journalist has been detained in Iran, as the U.S. ordered more bombers and warships to the Middle East amid rising tensions.