United States Secretary of State

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks to the press at the port of Ashdod in southern Israel on May 1, 2024.

‘REASONABLE TO ASSESS’

Blinken: Israel Possibly Violated Human Rights in Gaza

Blinken said it was clear there have been acts “inconsistent” with Israel’s human rights obligations.

Amanda Yen

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken performs onstage.

ROCK ON

Blinken Brings House Down Strumming ‘Hoochie Coochie Man’

The secretary of state picked up a guitar and sang the Muddy Waters tune at a diplomatic event Wednesday.

Pilar Melendez

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ACT NOW

Blinken Urges Journo’s Release in Call With Russian Official

“Secretary Blinken conveyed the United States’ grave concern,” the State Department said.

Alec Karam

WITH PREJUDICE

Judge Throws Out Far-Right Candidate’s Election Lawsuit

Mark Finchem, a fervent stop-the-steal Republican who filed a lawsuit vying for an election do-over with ballots only counted by hand, has had his lawsuit dismissed with prejudice.

Alec Karam

ETERNAL APOLOGIST

Rand Paul: Russia Just Wants Its Land Back in Ukraine

The Kentucky senator caused a stir when he said, “You could argue the countries they’ve attacked were part of Russia.”

Corbin Bolies

HERE TO HELP

Antony Blinken to Travel to Kyiv Sunday, Zelensky Reports

Blinken will be joined by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, and the officials are planning to discuss which weapons Ukraine needs to continue their defense against Russia.

Anna Venarchik