China Tells Countries to Stop 'Meddling' in Proposed Hong Kong Security Law
In a joint statement, spokespersons for the U.K., Canada and Australia said they were "deeply concerned" by new security legislation.
Iran's Leader is 'Echoing Hitler's Call for Genocide,' Mike Pompeo Says
The Anti-Defamation League, a U.S. non-profit, has long named Iran as a premier backer of global anti-Semitism.
U.S. Says China's Proposed Law Is a 'Death Knell' for Hong Kong Freedom
Secretary of State Pompeo says the decision to impose China's national security law "would be a death knell for the high degree of autonomy Beijing promised for Hong Kong under the Sino-British Joint Declaration."
Russia Uses Open Skies Treaty to Identify Bombing Targets, U.S. Tells NATO
In a classified State Department memo obtained by Newsweek, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo suggested Russia may been capturing images of infrastructure for the purposes of targeting it with "conventionally-armed, precision-guided weapons."
Home State Newspaper Calls Pompeo's Dinners an Exploitation of Public Trust
The Kansas City Star said an investigation into the secretary of state's dinners "should make him damaged goods in Kansas."
Pompeo's Too Busy to Do Dishes so His Staff Must Help, Trump Says
"I'd rather have him on the phone with some world leader than have him wash dishes because maybe his wife isn't there or his kids aren't there, you know," Trump said Monday.
Meet Sherman, the Dog at the Heart of the Mike Pompeo Scandal
Ousted State Department Inspector General Steve Linick was reportedly investigating accusations staffers carried out personal tasks for Mike Pompeo, including walking his dog.
Amb. Stephen Akard to Replace Fired State Dept. Inspector Gen. Steve Linick
Linick is the third inspector general that President Trump has fired during the coronavirus epidemic.
Pompeo Condemns China's Attempts to Steal Coronavirus Research Data
China's "behavior in cyberspace is an extension of its counterproductive actions throughout the COVID-19 pandemic," Pompeo said.
Russia Accuses U.S. of Erasing Cosmonaut's Name From Facebook Post
The Russian Foreign Ministry chastised the U.S. State Department after failing to mention Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin in a Facebook post Sunday marking April 12 as the International Day of Human Space Flight.
Top Democrat Blasts Rules Which Could Ease Oversight of Firearms Exports
The changes to the United States Munitions List, governing which weapons are subject to the State Department's scrutiny, are a long time coming.
Obama State Dept. Official Warns of 'Reprisals' Over Iran General Killing
Former Ambassador Wendy Sherman said the American drone attack could have "unbelievably horrific consequences."
Mike Pompeo's Denunciation of 'The Report' Prompts Response From Director
"I agree with him that terrorists are bad guys— as are the people who conducted barbaric and ineffective acts of torture in the name of Mr. Pompeo's misguided notion of 'Patriotism,'" Scott Z. Burns said in a statement.
State Department Employee, Wife Charged With Selling Counterfeit Handbags
Gene Thompson Jr. allegedly facilitated some parts of the scheme from his desk inside a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility, which is designed to safeguard classified information.
Lawyer: Pompeo Not Going to Jail 'Would Be Extraordinary Accomplishment'
Richard Painter suggested the Secretary of State was in a tough spot after Gordon Sondland said he was "in the loop" on the alleged quid pro quo with Ukraine.
U.S. Considers Taking Sudan Off List of Terrorism Sponsor States
After nearly three decades, the U.S. is considering removing Sudan from its list of terrorist sponsor states after a change in government.
Ex Adviser to Pence Slams Trump Admin for 'Harassment' of State Dept. Staff
Molly Montgomery said the current State Department is "far from having swagger" and is instead "limping along at the moment."
Saudi Nationals Charged With Firearms Smuggling
The 1976 Arms Export Control Act and a related executive order allow presidential administrations to restrict the flow of weapons out of the country.
Refugees Arrive in U.S. Under Lowest Admission Cap in Years
Refugees began arriving in the U.S. after a month-long hiatus during which the Trump administration cut the number of refugees admitted into the country to its lowest level in years.
Ex-Ambassador: Pompeo's Closeness to Trump Led Him to Give Up 'Integrity'
"Everything is at stake," James Melville warned, "regarding our reputation, our effectiveness, our power, our influence, what we can get done in the world."
State Department Officials Should Back Trump or Resign, Laura Ingraham Says
Earlier this week, explosive testimony from senior U.S. diplomat Bill Taylor detailed his grave concerns about the administration's interaction with the Ukrainian government.
GOP Congressman Disagrees With Trump Decision to Block Sondland Testimony
"No foreign government should ever be involved in a U.S. election in any way," Representative Adam Kinzinger told Fox News.
5 Major Takeaways From State Department's Ukraine Text Messages
A number of revealing texts between senior U.S. diplomats were released by House committees exploring President Donald Trump's impeachment.
State Watchdog Turned Over 'Debunked Conspiracy Theories' About Biden: Dems
The documents were turned over "in an envelope marked 'White House'" and contained "folders labeled 'Trump Hotel,'" according to three top Democrats.
Giuliani Reveals State Department Texts About Ukraine—'They're All Over Me'
President Donald Trump's lawyer claimed to have met a top Ukrainian official at the request of the State Department.
'This Is A New Low': Watchdog Calls to Investigate Trump Over G7 Location
Trump said last month that he was "possibly" looking into hosting the next G7 summit at his Miami golf resort.
State Dept Appointees Harassed Staffers for Political Disloyalty: Report
Congressman Eliot Engel, who chairs the House Foreign Affairs Committee, said in a statement that the inspector general's report "confirms what we feared."
Foreign Service Officer Resigns, Blames Trump's "Toxic Agenda"
"More and more I found myself in a defensive stance, struggling to explain to foreign peoples the blatant contradictions at home," the Foreign Service veteran wrote.
State Dept Analyst Resigns After Climate Change Testimony Was Censored
"The role of Intelligence Community is to speak truth to power—that's why we are investigating reports that the White House sought to muzzle science-based testimony," Representative Adam Schiff said.
U.S. Diplomat Who Conspired With China Sentenced to Three Years in Prison
Candace Marie Claiborne accepted tens of thousands of dollars in cash and gifts in exchange for internal State Department documents.