Secretary of State

VIDEO November 19

Secretary of State Blinken arrives to Greenland for meeting on Arctic cooperation

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives to Greenland for an official meeting with Greenlandic Premier Múte Bourup Egede, Minister Broberg and Foreign Minister Kofod on May 20, 2021.

VIDEO November 13

Harris Faulkner on Trump nominating Marco Rubio for top Cabinet position: ‘A big deal’

‘The Faulkner Focus’ anchor Harris Faulkner reacts to President Biden’s meeting with President-elect Trump and Fla. Sen. Marco Rubio’s nomination for Secretary of State.

Secretary of State November 12

Trump's first Cabinet picks decidedly not isolationists: Ukraine, Israel breathe a sigh of relief

Despite his own isolationist musings, the first picks of President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration hail from a decidedly more traditionalist wing of the Republican Party.

John Fetterman November 12

Fetterman hails Rubio as 'strong choice' for secretary of state, says he will vote to confirm him

Sen. John Fetterman called Sen. Marco Rubio "a strong choice" for secretary of state amid reports that President-elect Donald Trump is expected to tap Rubio for the role.

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.

North Korea October 31

US says 8,000 North Korean soldiers to begin combat operations in war with Ukraine 'in coming days'

Secretary of State Blinken and Defense Secretary Austin warn that 8,000 North Korea troops have been outfitted by Russia in "strong" indication they will be fighting Ukrainian soldiers in Kursk.

Israel October 25

US reinforces Central Command with fresh supply of F-16s in 'ironclad' commitment to defend Israel

The U.S. sent more F-16s to the Middle East to bolster its ability to defend Israel as part of its "ironclad" commitment as the region remains weary of an all-out war between Israel and Iran.

Israel October 22

Blinken arrives in Israel as Biden-Harris admin faces scrutiny over compromising Jerusalem’s security

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived for talks with Israel on his 11th trip there since October 2023. The Jewish state is fighting a seven-front war against Iran-backed proxies.

LIFESTYLE October 18

On this day in history, October 18, 1867, United States purchases Alaska from Russia for cool $7.2 million

The United States formally secured the acquisition of the vast Alaska territory from Russia on Oct. 18, 1867. The data is celebrated as Alaska Day and is a statewide holiday today.

Ukraine October 16

US to provide Ukraine with another $425M worth of supplies to help defend itself against Russia

The U.S. announced it would be sending a $425 million aid package to Ukraine that includes surface-to-air missiles and more to defend itself against Russia.