Assistant Secretary Stewart Travels to Kazakhstan and Switzerland
Assistant Secretary of State for Arms Control, Deterrence, and Stability Mallory Stewart will travel to Astana, Kazakhstan and Geneva, Switzerland, June 22-28. In Astana, Assistant Secretary Stewart will sign the…
The United States of America and Romania Sign Memorandum of Understanding on Countering Foreign State Information Manipulation
Today, U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Romania’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Luminița Odobescu signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to strengthen cooperation between the United States and…
Designating Kaspersky Lab Leadership in Response to Continued Cybersecurity Risks
The United States is determined to protect and preserve the integrity of our information and communication technology from cyber threats. Today, the Department of the Treasury is designating 12 executives…
Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Romanian Foreign Minister Luminita Odobescu At the Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Please be seated. Good morning, everyone. It’s a great pleasure to have you all here and especially to have my friend, the foreign minister, here as I think…
Secretary of State Blinken to Release the 2024 Trafficking in Persons Report
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will release the 2024 Trafficking in Persons Report (TIP Report) on Monday, June 24, at 11:00 a.m. ET at the U.S. Department of State…
On the Occasion of World Refugee Day 2024
On World Refugee Day, the United States reaffirms our longstanding tradition as a beacon of hope for refugees and persecuted people around the globe. We are committed to standing with…
Houthi Sinking of Merchant Ships in the Red Sea
The United States condemns the latest reckless and indiscriminate attacks on civilian ships by the Houthis. This includes the deliberate attacks on the M/V TUTOR, which sunk earlier this week,…
FTC Action Leads to Sweepstakes Ban For Three Individuals Who Ran Massive Scheme That Cost Consumers Millions
As a result of a Federal Trade Commission case, the operators of a sweepstakes scam that cost consumers millions have agreed to settlements that permanently ban them from operating sweepstakes…
United States Sanctions Key La Nueva Familia Michoacana Members
In close coordination with the Government of Mexico and in support of President Biden’s Unity Agenda, today the U.S. Department of the Treasury imposed sanctions on eight individuals affiliated with…
The Department of State Celebrates the Ribbon Cutting of the New U.S. Consulate General in Guadalajara, Mexico
U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar joined U.S. Consul General in Guadalajara Amy Scanlon, along with representatives from the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) and…