The Latest Breaking News from The State Department

The "do not travel" warning comes amid a spike in kidnappings and crime.

US citizens in Lebanon are advised to explore commercial flight options and enroll in the Smart Traveler program for safety updates amidst rising tensions.

Secretary of State Blinken's eight-day Asia trip aims to strengthen ties with allies in the Indo-Pacific region amid concerns over potential political changes.

Secretary Blinken and State Department leadership maintain focus on key initiatives despite recent political developments.

Alsu Kurmasheva convicted after secret trial for spreading ‘false information’ about armed forces

U.S. Secretary of State warns of Iran's nuclear progress and criticism over Iraq-Iran energy transactions.

Questions from Ohio senator held up nominations for months

For a year and a half, GOP lawmakers have been stealthily adding amendements to government appropriations bills, which are key to funding major government departments, to ban any federal money being used for gender transition procedures. This will dramatically curtail trans people’s access to medical care — just like the…

State Department rejects characterization of United Nations human rights watchdog

The government wants to remind travelers that "violent crime such as murder, robbery, assault and kidnapping is common."

Chicago woman missing in Bahamas, family seeks US government help in investigation.