Department of State Honors 19 Colleges and Universities as Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leaders
The Department of State recognizes 19 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) as “Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leaders” for their notable engagement with the Fulbright Program during the 2023-2024 academic year.…
New Partnership with India to Explore Semiconductor Supply Chain Opportunities
The U.S. Department of State will partner with the India Semiconductor Mission, Ministry of Electronics and IT, Government of India to explore opportunities to grow and diversify the global semiconductor…
Deputy Secretary Verma’s Engagements in Bratislava, Slovakia
Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma met yesterday in Bratislava, Slovakia with Slovak Deputy Prime Minister Peter Kmec and thanked him for his support of…
State Department Partners with the Government of Nigeria to Host the “Global Inclusivity and AI: Africa” Conference in Lagos
The U.S. Department of State and Nigerian Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy will convene more than 200 stakeholders, including senior officials from the United States and Africa,…
FTC Supports USDA’s Efforts to Protect Farmers, Growers, Ranchers, and Consumers from Unlawful Conduct by Dominant Meat Processors
The Federal Trade Commission today submitted a comment supporting a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) proposed rule to protect against unfair practices by dominant meat processors that can harm farmers,…
Assistant Secretary Pyatt’s Travel to Houston, Texas
Assistant Secretary for Energy Resources Geoffrey R. Pyatt will travel to Houston, Texas on September 9 for meetings with Iraqi officials and U.S. energy companies, hosted by the Baker Institute…
Federal Trade Commission, Justice Department, and Japan Fair Trade Commission Commemorate the 25th Anniversary of U.S.-Japan Competition Cooperation Agreement
Federal Trade Commissioner Alvaro Bedoya, Justice Department Antitrust Division Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter, and the Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) Commissioner Reiko Aoki met yesterday in Washington, D.C., to…
State Department Comment on House Foreign Affairs Committee Afghanistan Review
The Department appreciates the Committee’s longstanding interest in Afghanistan policy, and we strongly believe in Congress’s independent role in shaping U.S. foreign policy. We remain committed to working with Congress…
Algerian Elections – United States Department of State
The United States congratulates Algeria on the conclusion of its presidential election. We look forward to continuing to work to further deepen U.S.-Algeria cooperation and advance a more peaceful and…
Deputy Secretary Verma’s Engagements in Krakow, Poland
The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma met yesterday in Krakow, Poland, with Polish Special Plenipotentiary for the…