State News
State
Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced that on June 21, the United States will bid to play host to an international expo in Minnesota in 2027.
State
Budd: Biden should 'stop this hat in hand diplomacy' ahead of Blinken's expected visit to China
A senator said the U.S. needs to man-up in its approach to the Chinese Communist Party after reports that Secretary of State Antony Blinken's previously cancelled trip to China over a suspected spy balloon was back on.
State
CSIS experts on threat of China invading Taiwan: 'sanctions themselves will do little to impact Beijing's calculations unless paired with a credible military threat"
Gerard DiPippo and Jude Blanchette, experts at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) examined the potential outcomes of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan by the People's Liberation Army (PLA).
State
Scott: ‘We must target the cartels and Chinese suppliers funneling this deadly drug into our country’
Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., recently called for the Mexican cartels, as well as their collaborators in China, to be held accountable for the continued fentanyl crisis.
State
Gallagher: Alleged Chinese spy facility in Cuba 'reminds us we are in a New Cold War'
Recent news reports by the Wall Street Journal, CNN and others claim China is planning to establish a base on the island of Cuba, with the primary objective of conducting spy activities targeted at the United States.
State
Recently announced security package underscores 'unwavering U.S. support for Ukraine'
The U.S Department of Defense recently reaffirmed U.S. support for Ukraine by announcing a new security package through the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative.
State
Blinken: U.S., Iraq 'resolved to continue to work together to counter terrorism'
Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein met on June 8 at the Intercontinental Hotel Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to discuss their shared goals and strengthen the strategic relationship under the Strategic Framework Agreement (SFA).
State
Greene: 'I am honored to lead the U.S. delegation to the 2023 UN-Habitat Assembly in Nairobi'
Solomon Greene, an assistant secretary at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, was chosen to lead the U.S. delegation to an international meeting to address urban planning.
State
Blinken: Dedication of diplomats and staff in Saudi Arabia 'inspires us all'
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah encompassed critical issues such as mediation in Sudan and human rights.
State
Carnegie panel: China benefited from years of dialogue in Middle East conflict mediation
A panel of experts on China gathered virtually to discuss whether China is shifting its focus from economic ties to conflict mediation in the Middle East.
State
Ross: 'There has not been reciprocity in terms of equal treatment in U.S.-China relations ever since the end of the Maoist era'
Professor Robert Ross dismisses the idea of reciprocity in trade relations between the United States and China.
State
Blinken: U.S. 'urges both sides to take immediate actions to de-escalate tensions'
Recent clashes between ethnic Serbs, Kosovo police and NATO peacekeepers in northern Kosovo has drawn strong condemnation from the U.S. and NATO.
State
Kirby: 'United States is going to continue to support Ukraine'
The U.S. has authorized the 39th drawdown of military equipment to support Ukraine in its defense against Russia's unprovoked war.
State
Ex-U.S. trade representative: 'I believe that Congress should act now to ensure American wealth no longer builds up Chinese power'
Former U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer told Congress it is in America's best interest to separate its trade interests from China during recent testimony before a House Select Committee.
State
Pres. Biden: Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Act 'a tragic violation of universal human rights'
The United States is strongly condemning Uganda's recently passed anti-gay legislation and is urging the government of Uganda to repeal the law.
State
McCaul: U.S.-Papua New Guinea security pact 'strengthens regional security and stability'
Agreements signed last month between the United States and a southwestern Pacific nation will be a good counter to the Chinese Community Party (CCP), a Republican U.S. House Representative said in a Twitter post
State
CSIS report: 'Semiconductor industry supply chain is increasingly at the center of the story'
A report on the semiconductor industry by Akhil Thadani and Gregory Allen, fellows at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), highlights the industry’s growth and emergence as a top global industry with critical roles in the Indo-Pacific region.
State
Krishnamoorthi and Gallagher: 'We won’t turn a blind eye as the CCP commits genocide’
A congressional committee issued a statement affirming dedication to assisting the Uyghur people in the fight against the genocidal actions carried out by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
State
Heritage Foundation analyst backs more investment in Coast Guard activities
James Di Pane, an analyst for defense policy at The Heritage Foundation, urged Congress in a report to prioritize spending focused on the Coast Guard’s shore infrastructure as well as its new cutter fleet.
State
Green, Garbarino 'extremely concerned by the news of Chinese state-sponsored malicious activity'
Homeland Security Committee Chairman Rep. Mark Green (R-TN) and Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Chairman Andrew Garbarino (R-NY) released a joint statement that said a Chinese state-sponsored cyber tool, Volt Typhoon, was infiltrating U.S. systems.
Your news, delivered.
Subscribe and personalize your weekly Newswire round-up.