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The Latest Breaking News from The State Department

Secretary Of State Blinken Meets With Sen. Rubio

Secretary Blinken and Sen. Rubio's meeting marks the start of a smooth transition process at the State Department.

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Palestinian families sue Biden administration over ‘failure’ to sanction Israel for human rights abuses

Gaza residents and their American families accuse the State Department of creating illegal loopholes on Israel’s behalf to evade federal law blocking aid to foreign militaries complicit in human rights abuses

The Independent UK

Lawsuit Alleges State Department Loopholes For Israel

Lawsuit alleges State Department exemptions for Israel, bypassing U.S. aid restrictions on human rights abuses. Ongoing debate over U.S. assistance to Isra...

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Republican Congressman Challenges State Department On Afghanistan Airbase Issue

Republican congressman challenges Blinken's claims on Mazar-i-Sharif Airbase evacuation; State Department under scrutiny for alleged delays.

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Palestinians sue State Department over US assistance to Israel’s military

Lawsuit accuses Biden administration of violating US law barring aid to military units involved in rights abuses.

Al Jazeera

US hostage envoy in Beirut to seek information on missing journalist Austin Tice

The State Department says the U.S. government’s top hostage negotiator is in Beirut in hopes of collecting information on the whereabouts of Austin Tice, an American journalist missing in Syria for 12 years

The Independent UK

Trump's Pick for Deputy State Secretary Shows Latin America Will Be a Priority During Second Term

Trump picked Christopher Landau, a lawyer and former ambassador to Mexico, to be his next deputy secretary of state

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Trump Appoints Defense Attorney Alina Habba As Counselor

President-elect Trump appoints Alina Habba as counselor, with key figures returning to administration for transition.

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Kennedy Center Honors Celebrates Artistic Icons And Legends

Annual Kennedy Center Honors to celebrate Coppola, Grateful Dead, Sandoval, Raitt, and The Apollo with personalized tributes and surprise performances.

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US Embassy Monitoring President Yoon's Martial Law Declaration In Seoul

US Embassy and State Department monitoring President Yoon's martial law declaration in South Korea, urging vigilance and staying informed.

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Mom Of American Facing Execution in China 'Elated' Biden's Prisoner Swap Deal Will Spare His Life: 'I Can't Believe it'

Three Americans will return to the U.S. after being traded for unidentified Chinese citizens in custody

Latin Times

Trump’s private phone calls with foreign leaders worry former diplomats: ‘Dangerous territory’

Ex-diplomat and Obama staffer says ‘we’re entering a dangerous territory of telephone games’

The Independent UK

Houstonian Mark Swidan to be released from Chinese imprisonment

The Texan has been imprisoned in China for 12 years on charges of drug trafficking.

The Texas Tribune

Republican lawmaker accuses State Department of allegedly offering ‘therapy’ to workers following Trump’s win

Sessions on stress management and similar topics have been offered to State Department workers for over a decade

The Independent UK

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Rep. Issa Criticizes State Dept. Therapy Sessions For Upset Employees

Rep. Darrell Issa criticizes State Department therapy sessions for employees upset by Trump's election win, questioning use of taxpayer funds.

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US Announces Talks With Israel Over Civilian Casualties In Gaza

Senior US and Israeli officials will meet in early December to address American concerns over harm to civilians caused by military operations in Gaza, the State Department said Tuesday.

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North Korean Troops Join Russian Combat Operations In Ukraine

US reports increase in North Korean troops in Russian combat operations in Ukraine's Kursk region. US supports Ukraine with long-range missiles amid escala...

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US Allows Ukraine To Use Long-Range Missiles Against Russia

US confirms North Korean troops in Russian combat operations in Kursk. US supports Ukraine with long-range missiles against Russian aggression.

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Meet Trump's Incredibly Confusing New National Security Cabinet

Establishment hawks will be running the State Department and National Security Council, but Trump has peppered in some antiestablishment mavericks too.

Roll Call

At the Races: The Leftovers - Roll Call

For the most part, candidates who decided to try, try again in 2024 after losing in 2022 simply lost, lost again.

Reason

Abolish the NSA and CIA

Ending these unaccountable agencies would safeguard civil liberties and improve intelligence gathering.

Salon

MAGA fumes over "disaster" Trump pick

Trump "might as well give Liz Cheney the State Department," one critic charged after Marco Rubio report

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State Department Unable To Share Messages With Trump Transition Team

Challenges in State Department's communication with Trump's team due to delays in MOUs impacting coordination with foreign governments.

Reason

The Classic Neocons Are Out, but They Might Still Get What They Want

Even without Mike Pompeo and Nikki Haley, the Trump administration still could be heading for regime change in the Middle East.

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US Secretary Of State Reassures State Department Workforce

US Secretary of State Blinken reassures State Department employees of their value and dedication amidst transition concerns.

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