The Latest Breaking News from Chris Landau

Top State Department Official Accused of Going 'Rogue. With Venezuela Policy: Report

Deputy Secretary of State Chris Landau is suspected of misrepresenting Washington's position on Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado returning to her home country following two earthquakes.

International Business Times · Jul 9

Senior Official Clashes With Trump Admin Over Blocking Machado's Return to Quake-Stricken Venezuela

Reports reveal internal clashes within the State Department over Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado's post-earthquake travel plans, sparking confusion among foreign officials.

Latin Times · Jul 8

Donald Trump Aides Admit to Creating 'Ghost Job' to Keep Kristi Noem Out of the Senate—Is She a Liability?

Trump aides allegedly created a 'made up' special envoy job to keep Kristi Noem out of a South Dakota Senate race, according to multiple administration sources.

International Business Times UK · Apr 16

Rubio’s top deputy calls on social media to rat out ‘foreigners who glorify violence’ after Charlie Kirk killing

Top State Department official indicates agency will renew effort to punish foreign-born students who air views deemed as extolling violence

The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2025

South Sudan says person at centre of US deportation row is from DRC

Country had refused to admit deported man, following which US revoked visas of all South Sudan passport holders

The Guardian - US · Apr 7, 2025

Former ambassador accuses President Biden of torpedoing Trump's future presidency

Former law clerk and ambassador, Chris Landau, criticizes President Biden's endorsement of Colorado Supreme Court's ruling, calling it damaging and a misgu...

Top News · Dec 21, 2023

DEA's Mexico chief quietly removed over ties to drug lawyers

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration quietly removed its top official in Mexico last year over improper contact with lawyers for major narcotraffickers

The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2023