Hagerty: ‘There is a humanitarian crisis at our border’ as migrant death toll rises
By State Newswire Report | Mar 27, 2023
According to Border Patrol data and a recent article in The Wall Street Journal, a record number of migrants are dying at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Minors are still making the dangerous journey from Mexico to the U.S. without parents: 'The number of unaccompanied children has skyrocketed'
By State Newswire Report | Mar 27, 2023
A group of minors was attempting to cross the Southern border -- accompanied by a North American activist because their parents weren't present -- but they were stopped by Mexican Army soldiers.
Collins: 'The only thing we are trying to suppress is the flood of Chinese fentanyl into our country'
By State Newswire Report | Mar 14, 2023
China's new foreign minister, Qin Gang, warned of inevitable "confrontation and conflict" between the United States and China unless the U.S. changes course.
Blinken: 'The ROK and Japan are two of our most important allies'
By State Newswire Report | Mar 14, 2023
Recent announcements of cooperation between the Republic of Korea and Japan in an effort to ease longstanding tensions between the two countries are being hailed as "groundbreaking" by President Joe Biden.
Blinken: U.S. stands with Iran women 'who remain undaunted despite the Iranian regime's brutality'
By State Newswire Report | Mar 13, 2023
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) marked International Women's Day by imposing sanctions on several Iranian regime officials and entities for various violations of human rights.
Blinken: 'Excellent meeting with ROK National Security Advisor Kim Sung-han'
By State Newswire Report | Mar 13, 2023
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken remarked on a meeting with South Korean National Security Advisor Kim Sung-han in a tweet published March 6.
Blinken: 'We value Trinidad and Tobago’s commitment to promoting democracy, prosperity and security in the Americas'
By State Newswire Report | Mar 12, 2023
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Trinidad and Tobago Foreign Minister Amery Browne met to discuss issues such as regional security, the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change.
Blinken: U.S. adds $26 million in aid 'to those affected by the Rakhine State and Rohingya crisis'
By State Newswire Report | Mar 11, 2023
The United States government is adding $69 million in aid to Rohingya refugees and other vulnerable populations impacted by the ongoing crisis in Myanmar and Bangladesh.
Blinken: 'U.S. support for Ukraine is enduring'
By State Newswire Report | Mar 11, 2023
Secretary of State Antony Blinken authorized the 33rd drawdown of U.S. arms and equipment for Ukraine valued at $400 million.
Blinken: 'U.S. continues to promote justice for victims of the Assad regime'
By State Newswire Report | Mar 11, 2023
Amjad Yousef, a warrant officer in the Syrian Military Intelligence Directorate, has been designated by the United States for his role in committing gross human rights violations, specifically extrajudicial killings, during the Tadamon Massacre of unarmed civilians in 2013.
Blinken: U.S. condemns court ruling as 'an attempt to suppress democracy and human rights in Belarus'
By State Newswire Report | Mar 10, 2023
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken criticized the prison sentence of Belarusian opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner Ales Bialatski.
Minnesota congressman: New digital asset reporting requirements 'will send crypto innovation and opportunities oversees'
By State Newswire Report | Mar 10, 2023
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), which President Biden signed into law in Nov. 2021, introduces two new reporting requirements for individuals and businesses that conduct transactions using digital assets.
Blinken: Designations latest of several U.S. actions 'against sanctions evaders around the world'
By State Newswire Report | Mar 10, 2023
Six entities that have supported Iran's petrochemical and petroleum industry have been sanctioned for their actions by the U.S. Department of State (DOS).
Blinken: 'Northern Ireland will benefit from the opportunity, certainty and stability' from the Windsor Framework
By State Newswire Report | Mar 9, 2023
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken congratulated the United Kingdom and European Union for reaching the "Windsor Framework," a set of policies introduced as a "fresh approach to the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland."
Blinken: G20 summit 'advanced our shared goals'
By State Newswire Report | Mar 8, 2023
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the United States succeeded in its goals at the G20, a global forum for international economic cooperation that was founded in 1999 to address economic and financial issues.
Blinken: U.S. 'committed to countering DPRK efforts to fund its unlawful WMD'
By State Newswire Report | Mar 7, 2023
The United States has sanctioned entities and individuals who have generated revenue for the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s (DPRK) weapons programs, the U.S. Department of State has announced.
Blinken: 'Ukraine's fight has become an inspiration to the world'
By State Newswire Report | Mar 6, 2023
The United States recently announced more than $10 billion in assistance to Ukraine – including budgetary support and additional energy assistance – in response to Russia’s attacks.
Blinken: World must not forget Yemenis 'experiencing one of the world's worst humanitarian crises'
By State Newswire Report | Mar 5, 2023
The United States announced a contribution of more than $444 million in humanitarian assistance to Yemen, bringing their total support to more than $5.4 billion since the conflict began.
Blinken meets with Turkmen Foreign Minister 'to discuss furthering our bilateral ties'
By State Newswire Report | Mar 4, 2023
Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Turkmenistan Foreign Minister Rasit Meredov and said the U.S. looks forward to addressing regional and global challenges like climate change.
Gallagher: CCP found friends in U.S. 'willing to oppose our efforts to push back'
By State Newswire Report | Mar 3, 2023
Rep. Mike Gallagher, (R-Wisc.), chairman of the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party said China has successfully defeated efforts by Congress to push back with the help of its friends.
