The decision to block NPR’s State Department reporter from traveling with Pompeo comes after he cursed at host Mary Louise Kelly after an interview.
Author: Deirdre Shesgreen, USA TODAY
‘It’s a great plan’: Trump to release Middle East peace proposal before meeting with Israeli leaders
President Donald Trump will discuss his still-secret Middle East peace plan next week with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and rival Benjamin Gantz.
Pompeo says US will examine alleged surveillance of ex-Ukraine ambassador Yovanovitch
“We will do everything we need to do to evaluate whether there was something that took place there,” Pompeo told Tony Katz, a radio show host.
Pompeo says US will examine alleged surveillance of ex-Ukraine ambassador Yovanovitch
“We will do everything we need to do to evaluate whether there was something that took place there,” Pompeo told Tony Katz, a radio show host.
Pompeo rebuffs Iraqi prime minister’s demand for US troop withdrawal plan
“America is a force for good in the Middle East,” said a State Department spokesman, who said the U.S. would not discuss a military withdrawal.
Pompeo rebuffs Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell’s pleas to run for Kansas Senate seat
The secretary of State had been toying with a Senate bid for months. His decision to forgo a political run comes amid increased tensions with Iran.
‘Entire world will need to be on high alert’: Iran general’s death stirs fear of wide fallout
National security experts warned of Middle East chaos and dangers for Americans abroad after the U.S. strike that killed Iran general Qasem Soleimani.
‘Dangerous stalemate’: Attack on U.S. Embassy in Iraq part of Iran’s escalating aggression
After the attack on the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, Washington and Tehran issued stark warnings Thursday underscoring the escalating U.S.-Iran tensions.
Pompeo to visit Ukraine amid impeachment furor, disarray in Trump’s policy toward ally
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo refused to say how much he knew about the Ukraine pressure campaign. In Kyiv, he plans to meet with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky.
Senate recognizes Armenian genocide over objections of Trump and Turkish government
For decades, Turkey had deployed an army of lobbyists to stop the measure. But that effort fell short on Thursday.