State Department

Hillary Clinton Expanding State Shows Barack Obama Made the Right Call

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - December 23, 2008

A more important state department? Good. more >>

Why Many Iraqi Refugees Who Want to Settle in Detroit Are Being Sent Elsewhere

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - December 23, 2008

Detroit has a large Arab community. But the recession has hit the city particularly hard. more >>

Immigration Fraud Riddles Suspended Family Reunification Program

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - December 11, 2008

The State Department suspends its family reunification policy. more >>

By Tapping Hillary Clinton for Secretary of State, Obama Sends Reassuring Signal to Military

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - December 1, 2008

Many members of the president-elect's new national security team have long ties to the U.S. military. more >>

Obama Makes It Official: Hillary Clinton Will Be His Secretary of State

Nation & World - December 1, 2008

In an announcement Obama named Clinton Secretary of State. more >>

Obama Picks Muscular National Security Team, Including Former Rival Hillary Clinton

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - December 1, 2008

Other names include Bush Pentagon chief Robert Gates and Eric Holder as attorney general. more >>

The State Department Goes YouTube

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - November 25, 2008

Spokesman Sean McCormack has just gone YouTube. more >>

Hillary Clinton Accepts Secretary of State Post, But What Happens Next?

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - November 21, 2008

Who fills out her staff? more >>

Barack Obama appears all set to name Hillary Clinton Secretary of State

Nation & World - November 21, 2008

Democratic sources say Obama is planning to announce Clinton as Secretary of State after Thanksgiving. more >>

Will Hillary Clinton Accept the Position of Secretary of State?

Opinion - November 21, 2008

Reports suggest that Obama will nominate her. Will she accept? more >>

Hillary Clinton to State or to Senate Leadership?

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - November 21, 2008

I hope she stays, but I think she'll go. more >>

Obama Taps Holder for Justice, Still Eyeing Hillary Clinton for State

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - November 19, 2008

Clinton administration veteran Eric Holder has agreed to join Obama's cabinet as Attorney General. more >>

Bill Clinton Must Spill Secrets Before Hillary Clinton Can Be Secretary, Says Obama Camp

Nation & World - November 18, 2008

Aides to Obama are already pouring over some of the former president's overseas links. more >>

An International 'Happy Birthday' for Condoleezza Rice During the G-20 Summit

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - November 18, 2008

The G-20 economic summit crashed Secretary of State Condi Rice's 54th birthday party. more >>

Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama's Secretary of State?

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - November 14, 2008

It's a great idea for Obama, but maybe not such a good one for Hillary Clinton. more >>

Would Hillary Clinton Be a Good Choice for Barack Obama's Secretary of State?

Opinion - November 14, 2008

There is talk that Clinton is under consideration for the cabinet position. more >>

Who's Who on the Obama Agency-Review Teams

Nation & World - November 12, 2008

Most are veterans of the Clinton administration. more >>

5 Administration Positions Barack Obama Must Fill and the Potential Candidates

Opinion - November 7, 2008

Obama has chosen Rahm Emanuel as his chief of staff. Here are potential candidates for other positions. more >>

America's Power Is Most Certainly Not Declining, Says Key U.S. Diplomat

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - October 30, 2008

Once an administration critic, the State Department's Eliot Cohen says U.S. stature is not at risk. more >>

North Korea and the Farce of the State Department Terror List

By Sam Dealey - Sam Dealey - October 20, 2008

North Korea goes off the list? What a joke. more >>

Bush Administration Explores Possible Opening With Long-Shunned Syria

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - October 15, 2008

Syrian and U.S. officials hold two high-level meetings as Damascus shows new signs of moderation. more >>

The Media Babes of Foggy Bottom

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - October 5, 2008

The State Department has a female-heavy press corps. more >>

Data Points: Iraqi Refugees

Opinion - September 22, 2008

The U.S. has surpassed its goal of resettling 12,000 Iraqi refugees. more >>

Spy Agencies Turn to Newspapers, NPR, and Wikipedia for Information

By Alex Kingsbury - Nation & World - September 12, 2008

The intelligence community is learning to value "open-source" information. more >>

Libya Completes Its Diplomatic Rehabilitation

Nation & World - August 14, 2008

A final settlement on lawsuits over terrorism attacks clears the way for a secretary of state visit. more >>