No sequester furloughs at State Department
19 days ago
Despite budget cuts requiring most federal agencies to furlough workers, the State Department says it will not have to force any of its employees to take unpaid leave.
Commentary: The diplomacy style of John Kerry
77 days ago
The metaphor became a clever laugh line even before John Kerry took the reins of the State Department from Hillary Clinton.
U.S. Embassy bombing in Turkey renews talk of funds for diplomatic security
110 days ago
The State Department conducted a review of all its 275 diplomatic posts around the world and created a senior position to supervise security conditions at posts in high-risk areas.
State Department confirms embassy attack in Turkey
110 days ago
State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland says the explosion occurred on the perimeter of the embassy at about 1:15 pm local time.
State Department officials take heat on Capitol Hill over Benghazi attack
153 days ago
The State Department also said that one senior official has resigned and three others have been relieved of duty and are on administrative leave as a result of the review board's findings.
US 'aware' of report of jailed pastor in Iran
153 days ago
State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland said Thursday in Washington that officials were "aware of the case," but could give no further details due to "privacy considerations.
US clicks on rumored Facebook site by Iran leader
155 days ago
State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland said on Monday that U.S. officials will look into the site, joking that Washington is curious how many "likes" Khamenei receives.
Rice withdraws from State Department consideration
160 days ago
Rice withdraws from State Department consideration