Latest "State-Department" stories

Big AUKUS news coming, but Hill and allies see tech sharing snags

Britain and Australia fear that their nuclear-submarine and technology pact with the United States could be hindered by Washington's export bureaucracy.

By Joe Gould and Bryant Harris

3 months ago

Death of Nigeria-based Marine embassy guard under investigation

Cpl. Elwin Ramirez was stationed at the U.S. embassy in Abuja.

By Irene Loewenson

6 months ago

White House announces Patriots for Ukraine amid Zelenskyy visit

The announcement came after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy landed in Washington for a meeting with President Joe Biden and an address to Congress.

By Bryant Harris

6 months ago

Congress wants to arm Taiwan, but hasn’t figured out how to pay for it

Congress is poised to take up a massive policy that will include Taiwan security aid provisions, but the appropriations is an open question.

By Joe Gould and Bryant Harris

6 months ago

Fearing Russian false flag in Ukraine, US launches plan to track arms

The U.S. State Department released plans Thursday to better track weapons supplied to Ukraine.

7 months ago

For America’s security aid programs, who will run the show?

Diplomats are urging reform at the Pentagon, and with Democrats holding the reins in Washington, State Department officials have the ear of Congress.

14 months ago