Latest "State-Department" stories

Laura Cressey, Michael Miller and Kusti Salm, officials representing the State Department, Defense Department and the Estonian Ministry of Defense, are seen Sept. 6, 2023, at the Defense News Conference.

US considering long-range fires for Ukraine, State Dept. official says

The official noted the Biden administration is "closely considering" sending long-range capabilities to Ukraine.

By Bryant Harris

4 weeks ago

AUKUS standoff: Australia, UK wait on Congress to approve pact

AUKUS was announced two years ago. Now Congress must pass several bills to make the pact work, from export controls to submarine transfer authorities.

By Bryant Harris

4 weeks ago

State Dept. to hire new chief diversity officer as Pentagon stays mum

The departures in these “c-suite” leadership positions come at a time when criticism of diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility is at a high.

By Molly Weisner

8 weeks ago

State Dept: We failed to plan or respond fast enough to Afghan chaos

The review repeatedly blames former President Donald Trump for not doing enough planning or processing of visas after beginning the withdrawal.

3 months ago

‘Invaluable’: Utah Guard, Morocco celebrate 20 years of military ties

Utah and Morocco share a military relationship spanning two decades and dozens of exercises.

By Zamone Perez

3 months ago

US official says it could take months for allies to give Ukraine F-16s

State Department are already doing the paperwork to enable pilot training and approve future third-party transfers.

By Vivienne Machi

3 months ago