Why the Georgia Governor’s Race May Become One of 2018’s Most Contentious

By Steven Rosenfeld / Independent Media Institute Jul 26, 2018 The state official overseeing the race, a known voter suppressor, won a GOP runoff this week to be the Republican nominee. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

U.S. Team Heads to Singapore to Prepare in Case Summit Is a Go

CATHERINE LUCEY, ZEKE MILLER AND MATTHEW PENNINGTON / The Associated Press May 26, 2018 After cancellation of the June 12 summit between President Trump and North Korea's Kim Jong Un, there are signs that the meeting could get back on track as originally planned. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Pompeo: U.S. Stands With Israel Against Iran

MATTHEW LEE / The Associated Press Apr 29, 2018 In Tel Aviv, the secretary of state call for concerted international action to punish Iran for its missile programs. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Pompeo Confirmed, Sworn In as Secretary of State

The Associated Press Apr 26, 2018 Mike Pompeo wins confirmation from 57 senators, with 42 others voting no. The vote was one of the closest in recent history for a prospective secretary of state. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Installing Your New Secretary of State (Video)

Mark Fiore / Truthdig Apr 26, 2018 It looks like Mike Pompeo is heading toward an easy floor vote in the Senate, thanks to some spine-softening moves by Kentucky’s Rand Paul. Dig deeper ( 1 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 )

Mike Pompeo, a Statesman Opposed to Peace

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Antiwar.com Mar 17, 2018 Rex Tillerson was far from an ideal choice for secretary of state, but his anointed successor may ditch diplomacy altogether and start a war. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

#MAGA Staffing Solutions (Video)

Mark Fiore / Truthdig Mar 15, 2018 Now that Rex Tillerson is out of the way, it looks like the scary fun is really going to begin. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

State Dept. Loses Top Career Diplomat as Crises Abound

MATTHEW LEE / The Associated Press Feb 1, 2018 While not a household name, Tom Shannon is widely respected by his colleagues, lawmakers and others, and his departure will leave another void in the top ranks. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Trump Administration Commits to Forever War Against Iran in Syria

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Jan 18, 2018 The most troubling feature of a recent mishmash of a talk by Secretary of State Rex Tillerson was the intent to keep U.S. troops in eastern Syria for the long haul. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

White House Walks Back Tillerson’s Call for N. Korea Talks

Jessica Corbett / Common Dreams Dec 14, 2017 The secretary of state's recent conciliatory comments and suggestion of diplomacy reportedly alarmed administration officials. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )