The Latest Breaking News from Tony Blinken

Editorial: Blinken must open the Nazi files: State Department has to heed demand of Reps. Nadler, Meeks and Goldman

On Wednesday, Secretary of State Tony Blinken was in Ethiopia stressing, “the importance of accountability for the atrocities perpetrated by all parties” during fighting in the country’s north that may have constituted war crimes or genocide.

Tribune News Service · Mar 17, 2023

Palestinians to suspend U.N. Security Council vote on Israel settlements after U.S. pressure

The U.N. Security Council will instead put out a presidential statement denouncing Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.

Axios · Feb 19, 2023

Blinken meets top China diplomat for 1st time since U.S. downed spy balloon

It was the first face-to-face meeting between the two diplomats since the U.S. shot down a Chinese government surveillance balloon.

Axios · Feb 18, 2023

Blinken's civics lesson for Netanyahu

Blinken publicly hinted there is growing concern among U.S. officials about the Netanyahu government's judicial overhaul plan.

Axios · Feb 1, 2023

Blinken urges Netanyahu to build broad consensus around judicial overhaul plan

It's the most significant statement the Biden administration has made about the Netanyahu's plan to weaken Supreme Court.

Axios · Jan 30, 2023

Israeli forces kill 9 during West Bank raid, Palestinian health officials say

A gun battle broke out in the Jenin refugee camp during an Israeli operation Palestinians described as a "massacre."

Axios · Jan 26, 2023

Yellen plans first trip to China as Treasury secretary

The trip is the latest effort by both countries to improve relations and avoid misunderstandings.

Axios · Jan 18, 2023

Scoop: White House narrowing executive order on China investments

The Biden administration is leaning toward making the restrictions more focused and targeted.

Axios · Jan 12, 2023

White House holds sensitive meeting on approach to new Israeli government

The government is set to include Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich — politicians known for their Jewish supremacist rhetoric.

Axios · Dec 7, 2022

Sources: U.S. unlikely to work with Jewish supremacist expected to be made Israeli minister

No official decision has been made, but if the U.S. does boycott Itmar Ben-Gvir, it will mark an unprecedented development.

Axios · Nov 2, 2022