Middle East 3 days ago Blinken postpones Middle East visit over security concerns, anticipated Iranian retaliation U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has postponed a Middle East trip due to heightened security concerns in the region and a possible retaliatory strike from Iran against Israel.
POLITICS August 7 Blinken pressured to freeze Afghanistan aid after revelation nearly $300M could have gone to Taliban Sen. Mike Braun called on Secretary Antony Blinken to freeze aid to Afghanistan amid the revelations of money possibly going to the Taliban.
Venezuelan Political Crisis August 1 Blinken says Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro lost election before claiming victory with 'no supporting evidence' Secretary of State Antony Blinken said discussion should begin for the transition of power in Venezuela after what many deemed a fraudulent election.
Russia August 1 Russia releases former Marine Paul Whelan in prisoner swap Former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan is among those expected to be in U.S. custody soon, along with Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, as part of a prison transfer involving the United States and Russia.
Iran July 20 Iran 'one to two weeks away' from weapons-grade nuclear material as US continues sanctions relief The U.S. has provided sanctions relief in a number of ways to Iran, arguing that the country can't access the funds directly and that funds are earmarked for specific uses, but critics disagree.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 18 'Funding terrorism': GOP lawmakers demand Blinken's plan for keeping $404M Gaza aid from Hamas A group of House Republicans is calling for the Biden administration to delay sending aid to Gaza until it can unveil a plan for keeping that aid out of Hamas' hands.
State Department June 17 John Kerry used government email alias as secretary of state, whistleblowers say Former Secretary of State John Kerry used a pseudonymous government email address while serving as the nation’s top diplomat during the Obama administration, whistleblowers alleged.
POLITICS June 13 Secretary Blinken silent on past efforts to discredit Hunter Biden laptop after feds enter it into evidence Secretary of State Antony Blinken has remained silent on the legitimacy of the Hunter Biden laptop which he played a key role in discrediting as part of President Biden's 2020 campaign.
Israel June 12 Hamas says US ceasefire proposal created a 'wide pathway' to reach deal in Gaza Hamas said its response to a U.S. ceasefire plan for the war in Gaza against Israel opened a "wide pathway" to reach a deal that would end the months-long conflict.
Israel June 11 Hamas says it accepts UN cease-fire resolution, but Blinken an obstacle to negotiations An official for the Hamas terrorist group said it accepts a UN Security Council cease-fire resolution that would bring a truce to fighting in Gaza.