U.S. Department of State Announces Start to 2024 Music Diplomacy Slate with Jazz Greats Herbie Hancock and Dianne Reeves Travel to India
The U.S. Department of State announced today that American jazz greats Herbie Hancock and Dianne Reeves are in New Delhi and Mumbai, India, from January 14-24 as part of the…
Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues Rao Gupta Travels to Spain, the United Kingdom, and Belgium
U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues Dr. Geeta Rao Gupta will travel to Madrid, Spain; London, United Kingdom; and Brussels, Belgium January 20-27. The Ambassador will engage in bilateral meetings…
U.S. Senior Official for the DPRK Pak Participates in Trilateral Special Representative Consultations in Seoul
U.S. Senior Official for the DPRK Dr. Jung H. Pak travelled to Seoul, Republic of Korea (ROK), on January 17-18 to hold the latest round of Trilateral Special Representative consultations…
Federal Trade Commission and Justice Department Hold Trilateral Meeting with Competition Enforcers from Mexico and Canada
Today, the Federal Trade Commission participated in a trilateral meeting with enforcers from Mexico’s Federal Economic Competition Commission, Canada’s Competition Bureau, and the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division. Discussions were held…
One-Year Anniversary of the Welcome Corps
The Department of State, in collaboration with the Department of Health and Human Services, is pleased to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the Welcome Corps, our private sponsorship program that…
Statement on Second Circuit Order Upholding “Pharma Bro” Martin Shkreli’s Lifetime Ban
Today, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed a district court ruling which ordered “Pharma Bro” Martin Shkreli to face a lifetime ban from participating in…
Under Secretary Jenkins Travels to New Orleans
Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Ambassador Bonnie D. Jenkins will travel to New Orleans, Louisiana, January 22-23. While in New Orleans, the Under Secretary will…
First Anniversary of the Welcome Corps
Today marks the one-year anniversary of the launch of the Welcome Corps, the private sponsorship program within the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program. In its first year, the Welcome Corps mobilized…
Under Secretary Fernandez’s Travel to Vietnam, the Philippines, and the Republic of Korea
Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez will travel to Vietnam, the Philippines, and the Republic of Korea from January 22 to February 1. The…
Secretary Antony J. Blinken At the 92nd Winter Meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors
MS SCHIEVE: Hello. SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good morning. MS SCHIEVE: Good morning. SECRETARY BLINKEN: Hillary, great to be with you. MS SCHIEVE: We are so honored to have you. This is…