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Gosar: Chinese purchases of U.S. land is 'a major national security threat'

Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., said the blurred lines between China’s public and private sectors makes Chinese purchases of American land especially concerning.


Thomas-Greenfield reaffirms U.S. 'ironclad and unwavering commitment' to Ukraine

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield spent a day in Ukraine recently, seeing the destruction caused by Russian forces, visiting with victims of war crimes, touring a grain-storage facility and meeting with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy.


Blinken: U.S. 'is committed to the peace negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan'

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken facilitated a Nov. 7 meeting between Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov to build on discussion from their meetings during the UN General Assembly in New York.


Blinken 'happy' to participate in Franklin Talent Exchange Partnership

Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced Nov. 4 the Franklin Talent Exchange Partnership between the Department of State and the private sector organizations as part of the modernization agenda.


Blinken: 'Native Americans have persevered, despite a painful history'

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed gratitude for the contributions of Native Americans in a social media post to mark the start of National Native American Heritage Month.


Blinken: 'No member of the press should be threatened, harassed, attacked, arrested or killed for doing their job'

Secretary of State Antony Blinken reiterated the call for justice for journalists across the globe on International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists.


Moore: Biden administration prioritizes political agenda 'over the growing needs of our military'

Rep. Blake Moore (R-UT) said the Biden administration has failed to prioritize the U.S. military to the extent necessary to deter the threats posed by the country's adversaries.


China analysts: 'Xi’s brand of aggressive expansionist authoritarianism here to stay'

Steve Yates, chair of the China Policy Initiative at the America First Policy Institute (AFPI), and Adam Savit, director of AFPIs' China Policy Initiative, wrote in a Washington Times opinion piece that Chinese President Xi Jinping grabbing a third term means China will likely stay on its current course.


Blinken:  PACE 'an important step forward' in clean-energy transition

The United States and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a "memorandum of understanding" to collaborate on ways to transition to clean energy.


Blinken: U.S. 'deeply saddened by the tragic collapse of a suspension bridge' in India

Secretary of State Antony Blinken offered condolences from the United States for the victims and families affected by the deadly bridge collapse in India Oct. 30.


Blinken: 'Violence has no place in politics'

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken released a statement condemning an attack on former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, who was shot in the leg on Nov. 3 while participating in an anti-government protest.


Wittman: Biden defense plans all bark but no bite

Rep. Rob Wittman (R-VA), said President Biden's defensive plans do a great job of outlining threats against America, but they provide no concrete solutions on how to handle them, and commit to actions that only make America weaker.