American military officials suspect Russia's so-called Afghan peace diplomacy is aimed at undermining NATO and have accused Moscow of arming the Taliban
US cruise-missile strikes against a Syrian air base used in this week's nerve-gas attacks have drawn rare bipartisan support from Congress, but some lawmakers say they should have a voice in deciding on any further military action
US hosts scores of allies in fight against Islamic State at strategy meeting in Washington
US lawmakers say secretary of state's visit to Russia will send wrong signal to NATO allies
State Department says conference goal is to accelerate efforts to defeat IS in its remaining Iraqi, Syrian strongholds, maximize pressure on its affiliates
The Republican speaker of the House reminded critics that this is the beginning of a long process in which Congress plays critical role
The White House has released its budget blueprint Thursday and President Donald Trump has made clear he intends to boost military spending at the expense of spending on the State Department, foreign aid and U.S. contributions to international organizations like the United Nations. VOA State Department Correspondent Cindy Saine has the details.
Brookings Institution fellow warns cuts of that magnitude would undercut America's role as a leader in the world on development and foreign policy issues, and gut crucial programs
Secretary of State Tillerson now in the spotlight by avoiding the spotlight and severely limiting his access to members of the press
Breaking with tradition, there will be no U.S. journalists accompanying U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on his trip to Asia this week. A number of journalists and foreign policy analysts are registering their outrage, as diplomatic observers express concern that Tillerson has kept a low profile during his first month on the job. VOA State Department Correspondent Cindy Saine has the story.
First State Department news briefing since President Trump's inauguration was full of questions about how new administration is forging foreign policy, while grappling with prospect of budget cuts
To critics who complained annual report unusually low-key, with no comment by Secretary Rex Tillerson, a senior Trump administration official defended American commitment to human rights worldwide
In 2015, mostly due to heroin and opioid painkiller epidemic, more than 52,00 deaths were related to drug overdoses, highest number in history, according to International Narcotics Control Strategy Report
The White House-FBI conversation could be a violation of longstanding Department of Justice ethics rules
In an interview, President Trump restates his respect for Putin and when told the Russian president is a 'killer,' Trump replies: 'We've got a lot of killers'
White House says Iran's ballistic missile test puts at risk international nuclear agreement with Tehran
Former president issues first public statement since leaving office, criticizing President Trump’s travel ban on refugees and people from seven countries
In his first meeting with a foreign leader, president speaks of 'special relationship' between US, Britain
Spokesman says probe will focus not only on 2016 election but also on past allegations; election officials have said there were almost no indications of irregularities in November vote
Spokesman Spicer later said probe would go beyond 2016 election
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