War Day 663: System in disarray: women’s draft, listening devices, sociology.
There is a lot of pro-Putin bias in the Western world. We aim to dispel this “macho” propaganda and reveal true colors of his regime: murder, intimidation, industrialized kleptocracy and…
War Day 663, pt2: System in disarray: women’s draft, listening devices, sociology.
There is a lot of pro-Putin bias in the Western world. We aim to dispel this “macho” propaganda and reveal true colors of his regime: murder, intimidation, industrialized kleptocracy and…
FTC, DOJ Issue Fiscal Year 2022 Hart-Scott-Rodino Notification Report
The Federal Trade Commission, together with the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division, released their annual report detailing fiscal year 2022 data on the HSR Premerger Notification Program, which alerts the agencies…
United States-Chile Bilateral Tax Treaty Enters into Force
A comprehensive bilateral tax treaty between the United States and Chile enters into force today. The Chile tax treaty is the first new comprehensive bilateral tax treaty signed by the…
Assistant Secretary O’Brien’s Travel to Ukraine, Poland, and Belgium
Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs James C. O’Brien was in Kyiv, Ukraine today, where he met with Ukrainian Presidential Office Head Andriy Yermak, Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov,…
Deputy Secretary Verma Travels to Sacramento, California
Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma will travel to Sacramento and Roseville, California, December 20. In Roseville, the Deputy Secretary will welcome approximately 750 new…
Return to Pre-Pandemic Passport Processing Times
Passport processing times have returned to our pre-pandemic norm. As of December 18, 2023, passport applications will be processed within 6-8 weeks for routine service and 2-3 weeks for expedited…
International Migrants Day – United States Department of State
On International Migrants Day, we recognize the hundreds of millions of migrants living outside of their home countries. It is imperative that countries expand lawful pathways, protect vulnerable migrants, promote…
Joint Statement on Higher Airspace Operations (HAO)
The text of the following joint statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Canada, the European Union and its Member States (Belgium, Bulgaria, Czechia, Denmark,…
Secretary Antony J. Blinken at the Defense Cooperation Agreement Signing Ceremony
Secretary Blinken: Good morning, everyone. To Defense Minister Häkkänen, to Foreign Minister Valtonen, so wonderful to have you here. And welcome to all of you. Welcome to the State Department.…