News published on Federal Newswire in August 2021

News from August 2021


Release: QUESTION: Secretary Blinken, welcome back to Meet the Press, sir.


Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Chuck Todd of Meet the Press on NBC

Release: QUESTION: Secretary Blinken, welcome back to Meet the Press, sir.


Chair Meeks Issues Statement on Afghanistan

News Release: Washington, DC - Today, Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement regarding the unfolding events in Afghanistan...


Joint Statement on Afghanistan

Release: This statement was initially released on August 15. The list below reflects the signatory countries as of August 20: Albania, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Canada, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Côte...


FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Utah’s Parleys Canyon Fire

News Release: DENVER - This evening, FEMA authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Parley’s Canyon Fire burning in Salt Lake and Summit counties, near Summit Park, Utah.


Release: QUESTION: And now Secretary of State Tony Blinken. Secretary Blinken, thank you for joining us.


Liechtenstein National Day

Release: On behalf of the United States of America, it is my pleasure to congratulate the people of the Principality of Liechtenstein on your National Day.


Secretary Antony J. Blinken  With Jake Tapper of State of the Union on CNN

Release: QUESTION: Joining us now to discuss, Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Secretary Blinken, thanks so much for joining us. Take a listen to what President Biden was saying less than six weeks ago...


News Release: On behalf of the Government and people of the United States of America, I extend warm wishes to the people of India on your 75th Independence Day.


News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Ashraf Ghani about developments in Afghanistan. They discussed the urgency of ongoing diplomatic and political efforts to reduce the violence. The ...


News Release: The following statement was released by Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell, and Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Marc Garneau.


News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Afghan High Council for National Reconciliation Chairman Abdullah Abdullah today to discuss developments in Afghanistan and the urgency of ongoing diplomatic and political efforts to reduce the violence. ...


News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Canadian Foreign Minister Marc Garneau about our diplomatic efforts to bring an end to the violence in Afghanistan. Secretary Blinken also thanked the Foreign Minister for his country’s commitment to resettle 20,000 vulnerable Afghans. The Secretary expressed gratitude to the government and people of Canada for their collaboration on these important fronts.



News Release: GULF BREEZE, Fla. -- Gulf Islands National Seashore will close the Fort Pickens Area beginning August 14 at 8 p.m., in response to Tropical Depression Fred approaching the Northwest Florida area.


Release: The following statement was released by Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell, and Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Marc Garneau.


Release: On behalf of the Government and people of the United States of America, I extend warm wishes to the people of India on your 75th Independence Day.


Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Canadian Foreign Minister Garneau

Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


Two Water Related Life Flights in Acadia National Park on August 13

News Release: BAR HARBOR, MAINE - Two water related accidents occurred in Acadia National Park, both of which required Life Flights, on Aug 13 involving two males.