Of Course John Kerry Endorsed Joe Biden

Norman Solomon / Truthdig Dec 6, 2019 Both have repeatedly lied about their support for the war in Iraq. Is it any surprise that the one is now backing the other for president? Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Senate Defies Trump, Showing Anger With Saudis for Khashoggi

MARY CLARE JALONICK and SUSANNAH GEORGE / The Associated Press Nov 28, 2018 In an unexpectedly tilted 63-37 vote, it moves forward with a bill calling for an end to U.S. military aid in the Saudi-led war in Yemen. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Will the ‘Master Dealmaker’ Meet His Match in Kim?

JOSH LEDERMAN and MATTHEW LEE / The Associated Press Jun 9, 2018 President Trump is facing doubts from multiple corners as he prepares for Tuesday's summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Pompeo Squeaks By in Senate Committee Vote

LISA MASCARO / The Associated Press Apr 24, 2018 Mike Pompeo, the nominee for secretary of state, barely avoids a rebuke as the Senate Foreign Relations Committee recommends him. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Mike Pompeo Facing Rare Opposition From Senate Panel

LISA MASCARO / The Associated Press Apr 23, 2018 The Senate Foreign Relations Committee may not have enough votes to recommend Donald Trump's secretary of state nominee for confirmation. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Senate Democrats Warn of Russian Interference in Europe

CHAD DAY and STEPHEN BRAUN / The Associated Press Jan 10, 2018 Their report, unsigned by Republicans, sketches a bleak portrait of nations besieged by years of cyberattacks, disinformation, clandestine social media operations, financing of fringe political groups and corruption. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Cuba Still Too Risky for U.S. Diplomats, According to Rex Tillerson

JOSH LEDERMAN and MATTHEW LEE / The Associated Press Jan 8, 2018 Even though the FBI is casting doubt on "sonic attack" allegations, the secretary of state says diplomats will be "in harm's way" if they return to Havana. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

State Department Defends Tillerson, Under Fire as a Manager

By Matthew Lee / AP Nov 17, 2017 The agency is battling growing bipartisan charges that the secretary of state's reorganization plans are crippling America's diplomatic corps. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

No Good Reasons to Continue America’s Longest War

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Oct 5, 2017 Our costly presence in Afghanistan is on track to continue at least another decade, as politicians fail to articulate past failures or envision future strategy. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Kerry Responds to Anti-War Protester During Confirmation Hearing

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jan 25, 2013 Sen. John Kerry's confirmation hearing for secretary of state was briefly interrupted by an anti-war demonstrator Thursday, giving the longtime Massachusetts legislator a chance to show off his diplomacy skills in front of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Clinton: U.S. Must Use ‘Smart Power’

Staff / Truthdig Jan 13, 2009 Hillary Clinton began the first phase of her official vetting session for the position of secretary of state Tuesday morning on Capitol Hill, where she made opening remarks and faced her peers on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee as they took a close look at her credentials -- and her husband's globe-trotting fundraising activities. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )