Deputy Secretary Campbell’s Meeting with New Zealand Prime Minister Luxon
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon held a productive meeting in Washington, D.C. on July…
Secretary Antony J. Blinken At a Dinner for NATO Ally and Partner Foreign Ministers
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good evening, everyone. Welcome. Welcome to the Library of Congress. (Applause.) So, in honor of Jens, we wanted to have a Nordic summit. And what better way…
FTC Publishes Inflation-Adjusted Monetary Thresholds for Three Exemptions in Franchise Rule
The Federal Trade Commission has adjusted for inflation three monetary exemption thresholds used to determine whether the sale of a franchise qualifies for an exemption under the agency’s Franchise Rule.…
Commemoration of the July 11, 2021 Protests in Cuba
Today we reflect upon the courage and resilience of the Cuban people who, on July 11, 2021 and the days that followed, bravely took to the streets to demand respect…
FTC Takes Action to Ensure Franchisees’ Complaints are Heard and Protect Against Illegal Fees
Today, the Federal Trade Commission and its staff took a suite of actions to address growing concern about unfair and deceptive practices by franchisors—to ensure that the franchise business model…
Bahamas Independence Day – United States Department of State
On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my sincere congratulations to the people of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas on 51 years of independence. Over the past…
Calling on the Transitional Government of South Sudan to Urgently Open Political and Civic Space
Calling on the Transitional Government of South Sudan to Urgently Open Political and Civic Space Official news published at https://www.state.gov/calling-on-the-transitional-government-of-south-sudan-to-urgently-open-political-and-civic-space/
U.S. Department of State Announces 20 Scholars for Fourth Fulbright Arctic Initiative
Furthering the U.S. government’s efforts to address security and sustainability in the Arctic, the U.S. Department of State announced 20 scholars selected as the fourth cohort for the Fulbright Arctic…
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with UK Foreign Secretary Lammy
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy today at the NATO Summit in Washington, D.C. Secretary…
2024 Elie Wiesel Act Report to Congress
Today, the Department of State submitted the annual report to Congress consistent with section 5 of the Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act. The 2024 Elie Wiesel Act Report…