US again backs two-state solution in call to Palestinian leader The US secretary of state reaffirms US commitment to a two-state solution in call with President Mahmoud Abbas. Al Jazeera · Nov 5, 2022
US offers bounty for Singaporean over N. Korea oil shipments The United States Department of State on Thursday issued a US$5 million bounty for information on a Singaporean businessman who broke international sanctions by transporting fuel to North Korea. Bangkok Post · Nov 4, 2022
US military donation misuse in Guatemala going unchecked: Report US government report urges agencies to better track alleged instances of military equipment misuse in Central America. Al Jazeera · Nov 3, 2022
Blinken discusses Russia-Ukraine, Sino-U.S. relations with China's Wang Yi U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi on a call on Sunday and discussed Russia's war against Ukraine and the threats it poses to global security and economic stability, the U.S. Department of State said in a statement. Reuters · Oct 31, 2022
Felon advocates demand DeSantis fix ‘broken system’ after voter fraud arrests TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A Florida voting rights group is calling on state officials to fix what it says is a “broken” Florida voting system after videos of felons being arrested on charges related to voting illegally in 2020 went viral this week. Tribune News Service · Oct 19, 2022
Lenderking, Grundberg Resume Mobilization to Extend Yemen Truce The US Department of State announced that the US Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking will return to the region to support UN efforts to expand and extend the Yemeni truce. Lenderking’s return to the Middle East comes at a time when Houthi militias in Yemen have exhibited intransigence. Moreover,… Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 13, 2022
US urges no more ‘flare ups’ from UK over Northern Ireland European unity ‘is our north star’ says Department of State official, as protocol standoff appears to ease The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2022
US Confirms Death of American Citizen in Iran’s Attacks on Iraqi Kurdistan The United States Department of State has confirmed that an American citizen was killed in Iranian missile and drone attacks on Wednesday that struck areas in the Kurdish region of northern Iraq. “We can confirm that a US citizen was killed as a result of a rocket attack in the… Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 30, 2022
Commentary: Should the US declare Russia a sponsor of terrorism? We need more than a ‘no’ from Biden “No.” That was President Joe Biden’s response earlier this month when a reporter asked whether the Russian Federation should be added to the Department of State’s “sponsors of terrorism” list. Biden’s terse reply was disappointing, particularly when there is bipartisan support in Congress for adding Russia to the rolls of… Los Angeles Times · Sep 22, 2022
Election-denying 'patriot' groups are trying to stop the use of electronic voting machines across Pa. HARRISBURG, Pa. — Across Pennsylvania, conservative activists are trying to stop the usage of electronic voting machines at the behest of former President Donald Trump and his allies who continue to claim without proof the 2020 election was stolen. Tribune News Service · Sep 14, 2022
Voter fraud arrests reveal ‘broken system’ for screening Florida felons, advocates say ORLANDO, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis’ election fraud show of force is casting light on a broken system for restoring the voting rights of Floridians with felony convictions and bringing flawed criminal cases against people who mistakenly thought they could vote, defense lawyers and advocates say. Orlando Sentinel · Sep 4, 2022
Editorial: Gov. DeSantis’ sham felon voting arrests Who gave those ex-cons that Florida just arrested the crazy idea they could legally vote? Turns out: the state of Florida. All 18 of those arrested told state investigators they received a voter registration card from their local elections office. And officials in Tallahassee acknowledged it was the responsibility of… Tribune News Service · Sep 3, 2022
Pennsylvania updated its voter registration form — and it angered a lot of county elections officials PHILADELPHIA — It was supposed to just be a small but helpful change: updating the Pennsylvania voter registration form to allow voters to simultaneously sign up for mail ballots. But the blowback from county elections officials was immediate. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Aug 23, 2022
Pa. elections official blames spreadsheet for state’s mistake in certifying a county’s election results A top elections official said Monday that “human error” in tracking the results of the May 17 primary election led Pennsylvania to inadvertently certify a county’s vote counts that the state deems to be inaccurate. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Aug 9, 2022
Ballotpedia · Aug 3, 2022 Colleen Burton raises more than any other Republican House Rep. in Florida Florida Republican candidates and officeholders have raised $23.2 million during the 2022 election cycle. Among Florida House of Representatives candidates and officeholders, Colleen Burton has raised more than any other Republican.
Al Jazeera · Jul 22, 2022 US blacklists ex-Paraguay President Horacio Cartes for corruption Washington accuses former president of obstructing a ‘major international investigation into transnational crime’.
Al Jazeera · Jul 19, 2022 US hits out at Russia, China in annual human trafficking report State Department cites Russia amongst worst offenders in human trafficking, criticises China’s Belt and Road Initiative.
Al Jazeera · Jul 12, 2022 Israel-Palestine US policy: What changed under Biden, what didn’t As Joe Biden visits Israel and Palestine, Al Jazeera examines how his policies compare to Donald Trump’s approach.
Al Jazeera · Jul 8, 2022 Shireen Abu Akleh family’s letter to Joe Biden: Full text Family of slain Palestinian-American journalist demand meeting with Biden and urge meaningful push for accountability.
Al Jazeera · Jul 7, 2022 US basketball star Griner pleads guilty in Russian drug trial WNBA player Brittney Griner says she was in a rush to pack and accidentally put cannabis oil in her luggage.
Al Jazeera · Jul 5, 2022 Blinken to meet China’s Wang, shun Russia’s Lavrov at G20 talks Top US diplomat will call on G20 nations to put pressure on Russia to reopen sea lanes blocked by the Ukraine conflict.
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jun 16, 2022 Fights over Pa. election rules that seemed settled after 2020 have now come roaring back PHILADELPHIA — Pennsylvania’s primary election and Senate race recount are over. But as the state heads into yet another high-profile and contentious November, elections officials and lawyers are warily acknowledging something:
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 16, 2022 US Works ‘Closely’ with Saudi Arabia to Confront Iranian Challenges, Ensure Energy Sources Stability The US Department of State confirmed that it is "working closely" with Saudi Arabia and the Gulf states to confront the "challenge that Iran poses." The State Department announced that the challenge posed by Iran to the region and beyond would be high on the agenda when President Biden visits…
Al Jazeera · Jun 2, 2022 China a ‘glaring example’ of religious repression, US says US Department of State slams China for committing ‘genocide’ against Uighurs in report on global religious freedom.
Al Jazeera · May 24, 2022 MSNBC hires former White House press secretary Jen Psaki Psaki is the latest in a line of former White House and administration spokespeople to join the media.