State News
State
The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) recently named one of its distinguished fellows and a former U.S. trade representative as the organization's next president.
State
American Psychological Association CEO echoes surgeon general: 'We have known for years that loneliness can significantly increase the risk for early death'
Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has designated loneliness and isolation as a public health crisis and released an advisory on a National Strategy to Advance Social Connection.
State
Steel: 'China’s threats and intimidations against Congress will not work'
Congresswoman Michelle Steel, R-Calif., has stood firmly in support of Taiwan after China carried out significant military operations in the region after U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's visit with the nation's president.
State
Blinken: U.S. actions against ‘illicit fentanyl activity’ will 'promote accountability for criminals’
The United States government is involved in actions to combat illicit fentanyl trafficking even as it continues to offer rewards for information leading to the arrest or conviction of fentanyl traffickers while indicting and imposing sanctions on others.
State
Blinken: 'Deeply concerned about reports of escalating violence' in Sudan
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Faisal bin Farhan al-Saud and Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahyan to discuss fighting between Sudan's military and paramilitary forces.
State
Bush: U.S.-Taiwan-China status quo imperfect, 'but it’s a hell of a lot better than any of the other options'
Authors of a book on U.S.-Taiwan-China relations participated in a Brookings Institution panel May 1 to discuss growing concerns about China’s intentions and plans for Taiwan.
State
Blinken: ‘Wrongful detention of Americans is unacceptable and has consequences’ for Russia, Iran
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has warned Russia and Iran that there will be consequences for “wrongfully” detaining Americans.
State
Blinken: Vietnam has an ‘essential role in upholding our shared vision for an open, prosperous, resilient and peaceful Indo-Pacific’
Secretary of State Antony Blinken recently celebrated the 10th anniversary of the U.S.-Vietnam Comprehensive Partnership with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh in Hanoi.
State
Cruz: 'Swidan was convicted and sentenced to death on false charges'
The Jiangmen Intermediate Court in China rejected the appeal of U.S. national Mark Swidan, who has been unlawfully detained, and upheld his death penalty with a two-year suspended death sentence.
State
Rotella: 'There was all kinds of evidence' Chinese government complicit in aiding cartel crime
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has been consistently complicit in aiding cartel crime, ProPublica senior reporter Sebastian Rotella said during a Federal Newswire interview.
State
Patel: 'Freedom of expression and other human rights is larger than any individual or political party'
Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel of the State Department released a statement about the arrests of political opponents in Tunisia on April 19.
State
Blinken: 'We continue to assist Americans in planning for their own safety'
The U.S. State Department confirmed on April 22 that it has suspended its operations at the U.S. Embassy in Sudan.
State
Blinken: 'The United States announced critical new support for Ukraine'
The Biden Administration has authorized a Presidential Drawdown of security assistance to go to Ukraine amounting to $325 million, according to the Department of Defense.
State
Blinken, Meredov 'discussed human rights, educational and economic partnerships, and other areas affecting our two countries'
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov of Turkmenistan in Washington D.C. recently to discuss the bilateral partnership and areas of cooperation between the two countries.
State
Blinken: 'The United States is proud to partner with Kenya on a range of important issues'
The United States and Kenya concluded the Third Bilateral Strategic Dialogue April 24 and afterward, the two countries released a joint statement and spoke to the news media recognizing their continued cooperation and partnership.
State
Blinken: 'Honored to break ground on a new embassy in Hanoi'
The United States has broken ground on a new embassy campus in Hanoi, Vietnam, marking a significant step in strengthening the relationship between the two countries.
State
Blinken: 'The U.S.-Ukraine Partnership Forum is an example of what happens when we all come to the table to reach a collective goal'
The U.S. government, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the government of Ukraine hosted the U.S.-Ukraine Partnership Forum to promote public-private partnerships, accelerate American investment and support Ukraine's economic recovery.
State
Burchett: 'Universities chasing Chinese Communist dollars are endangering our national security'
An Ohio state senator is introducing a bill that will require public universities and colleges in Ohio to provide full disclosure of donations made by affiliates of the People's Republic of China.
State
Blinken: 'We’re committed to continuing to work together' with Bangladesh
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken recently met with Bangladeshi Foreign Minister Abdul Momen.
State
FTC chair on lawsuit against New Orleans hospital integration: 'Businesses that believe they can flout the law should be on notice'
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit seeking to stop the "potentially illegal integration" of two New Orleans area hospitals, a news release said.
Your news, delivered.
Subscribe and personalize your weekly Newswire round-up.