The Latest Breaking News from State Department

Obama Administration Accused Of Shielding Known Terrorists

Accusations of Obama admin shielding terrorists linked to Iran's nuclear program surface, raising concerns about transparency and accountability.

Top News · May 23, 2024

Trial of Sen. Bob Menendez takes a weeklong break after jurors get stuck in elevator

The New York trial of Sen. Bob Menendez grinded to a weeklong break after Manhattan federal court jurors were treated to a brick-by-brick build of the prosecution’s bribery case before getting stuck in an elevator

The Independent UK · May 22, 2024

Biden Administration Offers Condolences To Iran After President's Death

Biden administration extends condolences to Iran for President Raisi's death, sparking debate on U.S.-Iran relations and foreign policy decisions.

Top News · May 21, 2024

United States Removes Cuba From List Of Countries 'Not Cooperating Fully' Against Terrorism

The State Department noted that Cuba was added to the list in 2022 after the South American country refused to talk with Colombia over extradition of members of the National Liberation Army group, also known as ELN.

Latin Times · May 16, 2024

House poised to vote on Israel arms after mixed report on their use - Roll Call

The House is poised to vote this week on a bill that seeks to force the administration to continue shipping weapons to Israel.

Roll Call · May 13, 2024

Israel report further clouds Biden’s approach to Gaza conflict - Roll Call

A Biden administration report on Israel's conduct of the Gaza conflict sent more mixed messages about its approach to Israel and the war.

Roll Call · May 13, 2024

Blinken: Israel Offensive On Rafah Would Not Eliminate Hamas

Separately, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan emphasized Washington's concerns about an offensive in a call with his Israeli counterpart, Tzachi Hanegbi.

International Business Times · May 13, 2024

Blinken report says it's impossible to verify Israel broke weapons law in Gaza

The U.S. has "credible and reliable" assurances from Israel, allowing U.S. military assistance, per the report.

Axios · May 10, 2024

U.S. report says it's 'reasonable to assess' that Israel has violated humanitarian law

The State Department finds it likely that the Israeli military has committed abuses, but stops short of reaching any sweeping or definitive conclusions.

WEKU · May 10, 2024

Blinken report expected to criticize Israel, but say it isn't breaking U.S. weapons terms

The report sparked the most contentious internal debate in the State Department since the Oct. 7 attack, U.S. officials said.

Axios · May 10, 2024