Secretary Antony J. Blinken Remarks to Press
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good evening, everyone. Since October 7th and the conflict between Israel and Hamas, we’ve put a focus on trying to make sure that those so desperately in…
Publication of U.S. Government-Funded Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage Handbook for Policymakers
In support of the Clean EDGE (Enhancing Development and Growth through Energy) Asia initiative, the Department of State’s Bureau of Energy Resources (ENR) Assistant Secretary Geoffrey R. Pyatt and Department…
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Arab Foreign Ministers
The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today in Riyadh with the Foreign Ministers of Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Egypt,…
State Department Hosts Federal Holocaust Remembrance Program on May 8
The U.S. Department of State will host the 31st Annual Federal Inter-Agency Holocaust Remembrance Program, “Stories of Courage,” on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (EDT).…
Negotiations on U.S.-Ukraine Bilateral Security Agreement Continue
Building on the passage of the President’s supplemental funding request, representatives from the Department of State, Department of Defense, and National Security Council spoke with Ukrainian counterparts to continue negotiations…
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Jordanian Minister of Foreign Affairs Safadi
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi. Secretary Blinken thanked Jordan for its strong coordination…
FTC Finalizes Order with InMarket Prohibiting It from Selling or Sharing Precise Location Data
The Federal Trade Commission finalized a settlement with digital marketing and data aggregator InMarket Media over allegations the company unlawfully collected and used consumers’ location data for advertising and marketing.…
FTC Action Leads to $43.6 Million in Financial Relief from Water Treatment Financing Company Aqua Finance
A Federal Trade Commission action against household water treatment funding company Aqua Finance, Inc. (AFI) has led to a settlement that will provide $20 million in refunds and an additional…
FTC Takes Action Against BlueSnap and its Former CEO and Senior VP for Credit Card Laundering, Processing Payments for Known Scammer
The Federal Trade Commission is taking action against payment processing company BlueSnap, Inc., along with its former CEO Ralph Dangelmaier and senior vice president Terry Monteith, charging them with knowingly…
Joint Statement on Civilian Massacres and Media Suspensions in Burkina Faso
The following joint statement was released by the Governments of the United Kingdom and the United States of America. The Governments of the United Kingdom and the United States are…