State Department

Foreign Policy

US ambassador to visit Central African Republic

December 19, 2013 8:41 am

President Obama intends to nominate Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont., as ambassador to China, Democratic officials said Wednesday, turning to a lawmaker well-versed in trade issues to fill one of the nation's most important diplomatic posts. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

White House

Officials say Max Baucus to be named ambassador to China

Washington Examiner -

December 18, 2013 5:00 am

President Barack Obama shakes hands with Jeh Johnson, his choice for the next Homeland Security Secretary, in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, Friday, Oct. 18, 2013. Johnson was approved as head of Homeland Security on Monday. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

Senate

Senate confirms Jeh Johnson as Homeland Security chief, Anne Patterson in State Department

Sean Lengell -

December 16, 2013 5:00 am

Kerry: N. Korea ‘Potentially’ Having Nuke Would Be ‘Unacceptable’

Michael Warren -

December 15, 2013 4:40 pm

The John Day Dam, along the Columbia River, near Rufus, Ore., is pictured in June 2011. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Energy and Environment

US sets position for Columbia River bargaining

Associated Press -

December 14, 2013 5:00 am

State Department Warns: ‘Specific Threats Against U.S. Government’ in Libya

Daniel Halper -

December 13, 2013 5:01 pm

The Treasury and State Departments said they were targeting more than a dozen companies and individuals who evaded international sanctions in support of Iran's nuclear program. (AP/J. Scott Applewhite)

Politics

Obama administration takes action against Iran sanction violators

Susan Crabtree -

December 12, 2013 5:00 am

Part of the U.S. consulate in Benghazi the day after the September 11, 2012 terrorist attack. AP Photo

Washington Secrets

Stonewall: State ordered Benghazi security firm to avoid media

Paul Bedard -

December 11, 2013 5:00 am

Ronnie Smith from Texas posted this photo of himself and his family on his Twitter account earlier this year. (Photograph: twitter.com/ISBchem)

Education

State Department confirms Texas teacher was killed in Benghazi

Susan Crabtree -

December 5, 2013 5:00 am

State Department Buys Million Dollar Granite Sculpture from Irish-Born Artist

Jeryl Bier -

December 3, 2013 3:52 pm

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