Blinken says he'll push to increase UN funding for Haiti counter-gang mission
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the United States would push for funding an international police force to fight armed gangs in Haiti. Blinken He told reporters at a press conference. While in Port-au-Prince on Thursday, he met with Haitian leaders to discuss how to increase support for a U.N. assistance mission that is seeking […]
House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair McCaul subpoenas Blinken
House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) subpoenaed Secretary of State Antony Blinken for his “refusal” to testify about the 2021 U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. The committee said the subpoena would hold Blinken in contempt if he does not appear before the committee on September 19. In a statement Tuesday. This comes after more […]
House committee subpoenas Antony Blinken over refusal to testify in Afghanistan withdrawal probe
The House Foreign Affairs Committee subpoenaed Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday for refusing to testify about the Harris-Biden administration's disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan. The committee, led by Chairman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), gave Secretary of State Blinken until September 19 to answer the committee's questions or face being held in contempt of Congress. “Withdrawal […]
Blinken subpoenaed by House committee over Afghanistan withdrawal
House lawmakers on Tuesday subpoenaed Secretary of State Antony Blinken for refusing to testify about the Biden administration's 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan. The House Foreign Affairs Committee said in a letter written by Republican chairman Michael McCaul of Texas that Blinken could be held in contempt if he does not appear before the committee on […]
Blinken arrives in Middle East to renew cease-fire negotiations in Gaza
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Sunday as he began a Middle East tour he hopes will increase diplomatic pressure for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip this week. The visit marks Blinken’s 10th visit to the region since the start of Israel’s war with […]
Blinken postpones planned Middle East trip over ‘uncertainty’ in region: report
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is reportedly postponing a key trip to the Middle East amid “uncertainty” caused by Iran considering launching an attack on Israel. Blinken, 62, was due to visit the region on Tuesday ahead of talks scheduled for later this week between Qatar, Egypt and the United States to present a […]
Blinken approves $20 billion Israel weapons sale
The State Department announced Tuesday that Secretary of State Antony Blinken had approved roughly $20 billion in arms sales to Israel. The proposed sale includes up to 50 F-15s. Fighter 30 advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles missile120mm Tank cartridgeHigh-Performance Mortar cartridge Medium Tactical vehicle, According to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, the agency notified Congress of […]
Blinken pressured to freeze Afghanistan aid after revelation nearly $300M could have gone to Taliban
First appearance on FOXSecretary of State Antony Blinken has faced calls to freeze aid to Afghanistan after it emerged that it may be being directed to the Taliban. A recent report by the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR), the government agency that monitors U.S. aid to Afghanistan, concluded that two of five bureaus […]
Blinken Warns Allies of Iran Attack on Israel in the Next Few Days
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken reportedly warned G7 leaders in a conference call that Iran and Hezbollah could launch attacks on Israel within the next 24 to 48 hours, according to multiple sources. Three people who received information about the phone call Said According to Axios, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told G7 […]
Blinken says Venezuelan opposition leader won election
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday that the winner of Venezuela’s presidential election was an opposition leader, not Nicolas Maduro, the socialist successor to President Hugo Chavez. Maduro has been claiming victory since July 28 and threatening the opposition, sparking widespread protests. “Given the overwhelming evidence, it is clear to the United States, and […]