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US to Seek Seat on UN Human Rights Body, After Trump Pullout
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the United States will vie for a seat at the U.N.’s human rights body, which would cement a return to a Geneva-based body that was shunned by the Trump administration
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Biden Rolls Out Changes to US Diplomatic, Military Strategy
President Joe Biden announced Thursday a series of changes to U.S. diplomatic and military strategy, including a review of international American military stations, support of the United Nations-led initiative to call a ceasefire in Yemen, and an executive order to increase the number of refugees admitted to the United States.
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Biden Presses Iran Diplomacy as New Special Envoy Tapped
The Biden administration says it’s going to revamp and enhance diplomacy toward Iran as the U.S. looks at restoring constraints on the country’s nuclear program and reining in its regional ambitions
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Biden Pauses Trump Policies as Blinken Takes Diplomatic Helm
The Biden administration has paused or put under review a wide swath of Trump-era foreign policies as America’s new top diplomat takes the helm of the State Department
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Senate Confirms Antony Blinken as 71st Secretary of State
The Senate has confirmed President Joe Biden’s nominee to serve as secretary of state
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Biden's National Security Picks Vow Fresh Approach, Yellen Pushes for Big Stimulus at Senate Hearings
President-elect Joe Biden’s nominee to lead the intelligence community, Avril Haines, is promising to “speak truth to power,” and insisting that she would keep politics out of the intelligence agencies to ensure their work is trusted
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‘America Is Back': Biden Pushes Past Trump Era With Nominees
Americans are to get their first look at President-elect Joe Biden’s proposed national security team
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Biden's Initial Cabinet Picks Include the First Woman and First Latino for Top Security Roles
President-elect Joe Biden revealed a number of his administration picks on Monday, including two major firsts if they are confirmed by the Senate. NBCLX breaks down Biden’s Cabinet selections, including the first woman tapped to lead the U.S. intelligence and the first Latino to head the Department of Homeland Security.
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5 Things to Know About Antony Blinken, Secretary of State
President-elect Joe Biden has selected Antony Blinken to be his nominee for secretary of state.