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Antony Blinken, longtime foreign policy aide to Biden, confirmed as secretary of state
Blinken has said his primary goals will include restoring American global leadership and joining with allies.
- Jan 26, 2021
Blinken appears to be sailing to confirmation as Biden’s secretary of state
The nominee echoed the president-elect’s intention to rewrite Trump foreign policy, including on Iran and Cuba.
- Jan 19, 2021
Pompeo’s last-minute actions on foreign policy will complicate Biden’s plans for a new direction
A series of policy decisions appear designed to cement administration priorities and pitch Republican voters ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
- Jan 16, 2021
Pompeo calls on VOA to trumpet American exceptionalism as journalists at the service warn of propaganda
The secretary of state said VOA should broadcast that the U.S. is ‘the greatest nation in the history of the world,” but news veterans say the agency’s value lies in independent reporting.
- Jan 11, 2021
On its way out the door, Trump administration names Cuba a state sponsor of terrorism
The decision is a part of a blitz of 11th-hour moves that will complicate foreign policy decisions for President-elect Joe Biden.
- Jan 11, 2021
Biden’s NSC to focus on global health, climate, cyber and human rights, as well as China and Russia
The president-elect says his goal is to break down barriers between national security and domestic policy.
- Jan 8, 2021
Trump administration pushes forward on $500 million weapons deal with Saudi Arabia
The deal with weapons firm Raytheon would allow for precision bombs to be produced in Saudi Arabia.
- Dec 23, 2020
Trump’s pardon of Blackwater ‘Four’ highlights deep divisions over Iraq War
The men, all military veterans working for the private security contractor, were convicted in the deaths of 14 civilians.
- Dec 23, 2020
Trump pardons Blackwater contractors convicted in deaths of 14 Iraqi civilians
White House statement said president’s decision was “broadly supported by the public.”
- Dec 22, 2020
U.S. sanctions NATO ally Turkey over its purchase of Russian missile defense system
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Turkey’s possession of the system is a threat to U.S. military technology and personnel.
- Dec 14, 2020