/tags/state-department state department en-US Copyright Sun, 17 May 2020 18:50:56 GMT /news-partners/2020-05-17/democrats-launch-probe-into-trumps-firing-of-state-department-inspector-general Steve Linick is the fourth government watchdog President Trump has fired or sought to remove in the last six weeks. Sun, 17 May 2020 18:50:56 GMT /news-partners/2020-05-17/democrats-launch-probe-into-trumps-firing-of-state-department-inspector-general Hannah Hagemann /2020-03-05/international-criminal-court-allows-investigation-of-u-s-actions-in-afghanistan Secretary of State Mike Pompeo blasted the decision, calling it a "breathtaking action by an unaccountable political institution." Human rights groups are applauding the move. Thu, 05 Mar 2020 20:57:11 GMT /2020-03-05/international-criminal-court-allows-investigation-of-u-s-actions-in-afghanistan Merrit Kennedy /news-partners/2020-01-23/trump-administration-targets-birth-tourism-with-new-visa-rule Saying "birth tourism poses risks to national security," the State Department tells consular officials to deny a visa if they believe a potential visitor has the "primary purpose" of giving birth. Thu, 23 Jan 2020 19:50:58 GMT /news-partners/2020-01-23/trump-administration-targets-birth-tourism-with-new-visa-rule Bill Chappell /news-partners/2020-01-10/trump-administration-announces-more-economic-sanctions-against-iran The new restrictions had been promised by the president after Iranian missiles struck an Iraqi air base, threatening American and allied service members this week. Fri, 10 Jan 2020 17:03:06 GMT /news-partners/2020-01-10/trump-administration-announces-more-economic-sanctions-against-iran Brian Naylor /news-partners/2019-10-31/state-department-solicits-comments-on-keystone-xl-pipeline The public had its first and only chance to meet with State Department officials about a new environmental analysis of the Keystone XL pipeline this week. Some protesters drove hours to attend. Thu, 31 Oct 2019 09:00:50 GMT /news-partners/2019-10-31/state-department-solicits-comments-on-keystone-xl-pipeline Olivia Reingold, Olivia Reingold /news-partners/npr-news/2019-10-11/former-u-s-ukraine-ambassador-says-president-trump-pushed-for-her-removal Marie Yovanovitch was recalled from her post in May after criticism from some Republicans, including the president's eldest son, that she was not supportive of the administration's policies. Fri, 11 Oct 2019 14:26:42 GMT /news-partners/npr-news/2019-10-11/former-u-s-ukraine-ambassador-says-president-trump-pushed-for-her-removal Deirdre Walsh, Domenico Montanaro /news-partners/2019-10-02/secretary-of-state-mike-pompeo-confirms-he-was-on-trumps-call-with-zelenskiy The secretary of state confirms he was listening to the conversation between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy during the July 25 call that sparked an impeachment inquiry. Wed, 02 Oct 2019 11:38:00 GMT /news-partners/2019-10-02/secretary-of-state-mike-pompeo-confirms-he-was-on-trumps-call-with-zelenskiy Bill Chappell /news-partners/2019-10-01/democrats-postpone-1st-ukraine-deposition-following-pompeo-objections The secretary of state accused House Democrats of trying to "intimidate" and "bully" current and former State Department officials by asking them to give depositions over the growing Ukraine scandal. Tue, 01 Oct 2019 15:48:46 GMT /news-partners/2019-10-01/democrats-postpone-1st-ukraine-deposition-following-pompeo-objections Franco Ordoñez /news-partners/2018-09-25/u-s-wont-label-atrocities-against-rohingya-genocide A much anticipated report by the U.S. State Department blames Myanmar's security forces for violence against Rohingya Muslims but does not call the mass killing a genocide. Tue, 25 Sep 2018 22:56:25 GMT /news-partners/2018-09-25/u-s-wont-label-atrocities-against-rohingya-genocide Ashley Westerman /npr-news/2018-04-23/mike-pompeo-on-track-to-be-confirmed-as-secretary-of-state The CIA director faces a narrow path through a closely divided Senate, but Republicans are confident he has the votes to win confirmation on the floor later this week. Mon, 23 Apr 2018 10:40:00 GMT /npr-news/2018-04-23/mike-pompeo-on-track-to-be-confirmed-as-secretary-of-state Susan Davis