Jacquelyn Martin / AP; Mikhail Klimentyev - Sputnik - Kremlin Pool Photo via AP Pompeo: Russia Was Behind Cyberattack on US Government The sophisticated and historic cyberattack against federal agencies could have begun as early as March of this year. By Johnathan Jones December 19, 2020
maradon 333 / Shutterstock US Takes Action in Russia After Exposing Major Government Computer Hack The US announced it was closing two consulates in Russia just days before news broke of a Russian computer hack targeting the US government. By The Associated Press December 18, 2020
Stefani Reynolds - AFP / Getty ImagesCommentary Ted Cruz Introduces Bill That Would Designate Muslim Brotherhood as Terrorist Organization Sen. Ted Cruz said the State Department should combat the Muslim Brotherhood by designating it as a terrorist organization. By Samantha Chang December 11, 2020
Patrick Semansky / AP The Trump Administration Just Issued a Significant Crackdown on China: Report The Trump administraion is sending a strong message to China by imposing new visa rules, according to a new report. By Jack Davis December 3, 2020
Maya Alleruzzo / Pool / AFP via Getty Images Trump Admin Brings Hammer Down on 'Anti-Semitic' Movement Targeting Israel Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced the US would withdraw funding from groups involved in an anti-Israel boycott movement. By Thomas Catenacci November 19, 2020
Menahem Kahana / Pool / AFP via Getty Images Pompeo Issues Unmistakable Warning as Biden Appears Set To Cozy Up to Iran Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warned against abandoning the Trump administration's tough stance toward Iran. By The Associated Press November 18, 2020
Mohamed Abdiwahab / AFP via Getty Images Trump Admin Cracks Down on Dangerous Islamic Extremist Group Terrorizing East Africa The State Department announced new sanctions against Somalia's al-Shabab extremist group. By The Associated Press November 17, 2020
Nicholas Kamm - AFP / Getty Images; Drew Angerer / Getty Images US Diplomat Admits to Telling Commander in Chief Lies About Troop Levels 'Intentionally misrepresenting a matter of national security to the commander-in-chief is a dereliction of duty and should be punished.' By Jack Davis November 16, 2020
Yu Chun Christopher Wong / Eurasia Sport Images / Getty Images Trump Admin Ramps Up Pressure on China Over Free Speech Crackdown The State Department imposed sanctions on four Chinese officials over the repression of free speech and political rights in Hong Kong. By The Associated Press November 9, 2020
Jonathan Bachman / Getty Images US State Dept. Suspends 'Diversity and Inclusion' Training After Trump's Executive Order The State Department suspended diversity and inclusion training for employees, following a September directive from President Donald Trump. By Johnathan Jones October 24, 2020