Trump Announces Nominations of Nauert as U.N. Ambassador, Barr as Attorney General
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U.S. Accuses Iran of Escalating Illicit Arms Transfers in Yemen, Afghanistan
The Trump administration on Thursday accused Iran of escalating illegal weapons transfers to rogue militias across the Middle East and South Asia over the past year in violation of United Nations arms embargoes.
Pompeo to Migrant Caravan: ‘You Will Not Be Successful at Getting Into the U.S. Illegally’
State Department: Pompeo Waiting for Recording of Khashoggi’s Killing
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has not reviewed recordings pertaining to the disappearance of a Saudi journalist, a State Department spokeswoman said Thursday night.
Trump State Department Among Most Diverse in History
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is overseeing one of the most diverse State Departments in history, according to senior administration officials and internal statistics that show the administration has placed a priority on hiring a range of diverse voices for key positions.
U.S. Puts $15 Million Bounty on Heads of al Qaeda Leaders
The Trump administration announced on Thursday it is willing to pay up to $15 million for information leading to the capture of two senior al Qaeda leaders organizing terrorist operations across the Middle East.
Families of Hostages with Western Ties in Iran Join Forces
The families of American citizens and dual nationals with strong Western ties held for years in Iran joined forces and met for the first time last week on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly meeting to press international diplomats for their release.
State Dept. Spox on ICC: U.S. Courts Best to Handle Cases for American Citizens, Military
Probe Clears State Dept of Wrongdoing in Cuba Sonic Attacks
The State Department on Thursday formally cleared Obama and Trump administration officials from any wrongdoing in the lead-up and response to the still-unexplained sonic attacks in Cuba that harmed the health of at least 25 U.S. personnel, although it cited some problems with security staffing vacancies and communications “challenges.”
Haley Defends Fight Against Anti-Israel ‘Bullying’ at United Nations
