Pompeo: US Has an ‘Obligation’ to ‘Reconsider’ Whether the WHO Is the Proper ‘Vehicle’ to Handle Pandemics by Bradley Cortright April 29, 2020 5 "It is an obligation to reconsider whether that vehicle is the right one to deliver pandemic response systems for the world.” Read moreDetails
House Committee Launches Investigation Into Trump’s Decision to Halt WHO Funding by Bradley Cortright April 27, 2020 10 "The Committee on Foreign Affairs is determined to understand the reasons behind this self-defeating withdrawal from global leadership." Read moreDetails
Pompeo: U.S. Calls on China to Permanently Close Wildlife Wet Markets by Reuters April 23, 2020 2 "The United States has called on the People's Republic of China to permanently close its wildlife wet markets and all markets that sell illegal wildlife." Read moreDetails
U.S. Renews Criticism of China’s Early Handling of Coronavirus Outbreak by Reuters April 22, 2020 10 The Trump administration has criticized China's handling of the coronavirus outbreak. Read moreDetails
‘Organizations Have to Work’: Pompeo Says US Is ‘Reevaluating’ Funding for WHO by Bradley Cortright April 8, 2020 13 "They have to deliver the outcomes for which they were intended." Read moreDetails
Pompeo Says Violence in Afghanistan Must Stop for Peace Process to Move Forward by Reuters March 5, 2020 0 "We know that the road ahead will be difficult." Read moreDetails
State Department Imposes New Restrictions on Chinese Media Companies by Bradley Cortright March 2, 2020 1 The latest move in a series of restrictions both countries have imposed on foreign journalists. Read moreDetails
U.S.-Taliban Sign Historic Troop Withdrawal Deal in Doha by Reuters February 29, 2020 5 "Today is a monumental day for Afghanistan." Read moreDetails
Dem Senators Seek Russia Sanctions After 2020 Election Meddling Reports by Alex Thomas February 24, 2020 0 Democratic senators want sanctions on Russia after reports of meddling. Read moreDetails
Pompeo in Saudi Arabia to Talk Iran, Economy and Human Rights by Reuters February 20, 2020 0 "We are not rushed, the pressure campaign continues." Read moreDetails
Sen. Chris Murphy Discloses He Met With Iran’s Foreign Minister by Bradley Cortright February 18, 2020 3 "It's dangerous not to talk to adversaries." Read moreDetails
Pompeo Sees Breakthrough in Taliban Talks, Wants ‘Significant’ Reduction in Violence by Reuters February 13, 2020 0 "We have made real progress over the last handful of days." Read moreDetails
Pompeo Pledges Support for Ukraine as Impeachment Trial Rumbles by Reuters January 31, 2020 0 "Our commitment to support it will not waver." Read moreDetails
Trump Jokes About Pompeo’s Spat With NPR Reporter While Announcing Middle East Peace Plan by Bradley Cortright January 28, 2020 9 "That reporter couldn’t have done too good a job on you yesterday." Read moreDetails
CNN Blasted After Don Lemon Breaks out in Laughter As Guests Mock Trump Supporters by Bradley Cortright January 28, 2020 18 "This is one of the most revolting things I've ever seen on CNN, and that's saying a lot." Read moreDetails
Let Them Speak: Most Americans Want Witnesses in Trump Impeachment Trial – Reuters/Ipsos Poll by Reuters January 23, 2020 23 About 72% agreed that the trial "should allow witnesses with firsthand knowledge of the impeachment charges to testify." Read moreDetails
U.S. Will Work to Determine If Ex-Ambassador Yovanovitch Was Under Threat: Pompeo by Reuters January 18, 2020 11 "We will do everything we need to do to evaluate whether there was something that took place there." Read moreDetails
National Security Advisor: It’s ‘Consistent’ With Intelligence to ‘Assume’ Soleimani Was Planning Embassy Attack by Bradley Cortright January 13, 2020 2 "It’s certainly consistent with the intelligence to assume that they would have hit embassies in at least four countries.” Read moreDetails
U.S. Imposes More Sanctions on Iran for Missile Attacks by Reuters January 10, 2020 2 The United States imposed more sanctions on Iran. Read moreDetails
Pompeo Accuses Iran of Undermining Afghanistan Peace Efforts by Reuters January 7, 2020 6 Pompeo leveled his charge amid an escalating crisis with Iran. Read moreDetails