National News

Jun 18, 2018

SECRETARY POMPEO: Good afternoon. The Trump administration is committed to protecting and promoting the God-given dignity and freedom of every human being. Every individual has rights that are inherent and inviolable. They are given by God, and not by government.…

Jun 17, 2018

Statement from: Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC We condemn the Iranian government’s execution of Mohammad Salas, a member of the long-persecuted Iranian Gonabadi Sufi Dervish community. According to reports, Mr. Salas was hanged this morning at Rajai Shahr Prison,…

May 8, 2018

Statement for the Record Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Deputy Director of Central Intelligence Agency Gina Haspel Chairman Burr, Vice Chairman Warner, members of the committee: Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today. I am here because…

May 3, 2018

On May 4, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Press Secretary Tyler Q. Houlton released the following statement on U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) Southwest Border Migration numbers for April: "The recently released April 2018 Southwest Border Migration numbers underscore…

Apr 12, 2018

The United States is sending nearly $16 million in humanitarian assistance for Venezuelans who have fled their country due to the crisis there. This funding from the State Department and the U.S. Agency for International Development includes a contribution to…