State Department

Republicans December 15

Issa says passport reform 'long overdue' as bill moves through House committee with bipartisan backing

A bill to reform the passport processing system has moved through a House committee with bipartisan and unanimous support, positioning it to move closer to the president's desk.

Israel December 14

Senior Hamas official threatens Blinken, says America must 'pay the price' for Gaza blood: report

A top Hamas official has called for violence against the allies of Israel, specifically attacking American and British "interests" as a price for the deaths of Gaza citizens.

Russia December 14

Russia extends pre-trial detention of Evan Gershkovich, Putin talks release

A Moscow court extended Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich's pre-trial detention again Thursday as the U.S. negotiates his possible release.

Turkey December 13

Fresh sanctions on Hamas leaders highlights key NATO ally's troubling relationship with terrorists

Turkey's increasingly ardent support for Hamas has placed the U.S. in a difficult situation as Ankara continues to shield terrorist leaders from Israel and its allies.

UNITED NATIONS December 10

Blinken: Sexual violence Hamas committed on Oct. 7 ‘beyond anything that I’ve seen’

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Sunday the evidence of violence committed by Hamas on Oct. 7 in Israel is "almost beyond human description."

State Department December 10

State Department bypasses Congress to clear tank ammunition sale to Israel: 'Vital to US national interests'

The Biden administration cleared the sale of $106.5 million worth of tank ammunition to Israel with Secretary of State Antony Blinken bypassing Congress.

OPINION December 8

Biden fought for Brittney Griner but forgot about Fogel

On December 8, 2022, Brittney Griner was released from a Russian prison in exchange for Viktor Bout, the "Merchant of Death."

The Ingraham Angle December 6

The Federalist's Mollie Hemingway on First Amendment lawsuit against State Department: 'We say it's enough'

The Federalist editor-in-chief Mollie Hemingway sat with Fox News' Laura Ingraham about the major free speech lawsuit filed against President Biden's State Department.

State Department December 6

GOP lawmakers want to eliminate passport backlog with sweeping reform bill: 'Transformative approach'

Two Republican lawmakers are introducing sweeping passport reform legislation in an effort to reduce backlogs and to make the system easier for Americans.

Russia December 5

US says Russia rejected proposal for release of Paul Whelan, Evan Gershkovich

According to the State Department, Russia has recently rejected a substantial new proposal for the release of former Marine Paul Whelan and Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich.