COVID-19 Information
Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within three…
Fact Sheet: Prioritizing Climate in Foreign Policy and National Security
From Day One, the Biden-Harris Administration has prioritized addressing the climate crisis both at home and as a core element of our national security and…
Making Democracy Deliver for the Americas
Let me start if I can by telling you why I’ve come here, to Ecuador, on my first visit as Secretary to South America. There’s…
The world’s largest library offers digital collections
The Library of Congress’ digital collections are stocked with billions of items. By preserving digitized information on a variety of subjects, the library is protecting…
Makers of modest clothes find a niche in U.S. fashion
Women entrepreneurs in the United States are creating and running companies that produce modest fashion and dispel stereotypes about business and glamour in the process.…
Meet 4 education ‘changemakers’ in Africa
That’s why the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Trevor Noah Foundation teamed up to fund Education Changemakers. The program is implemented by…
Statement of President Joe Biden on the Passing of General Colin Powell
Jill and I are deeply saddened by the passing of our dear friend and a patriot of unmatched honor and dignity, General Colin Powell. …
Announcement of Transition in Leadership on Afghanistan Diplomacy
As Special Representative for Afghan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad steps down from his role, I extend my gratitude for his decades of service to the American…
Nobel honors journalists with peace prize
Two journalists won the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize for their reporting on increasingly authoritarian regimes, highlighting the vital role of free expression in protecting peace…
Mom told you to wash your hands. She was right
It’s one of the first things mothers teach children: Wash your hands with soap and water. But experts, like Mom, say most of us are…
Update on U.S. travel policy requiring COVID-19 vaccination
As announced by the White House today, the new travel policy requiring foreign nationals traveling to the United States to demonstrate proof of full vaccination…
Statement by Press Secretary Jen Psaki on the President’s Travel to Italy, Vatican City, and the United...
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and First Lady Jill Biden will travel to Rome, Italy for the G20 Leaders’ Summit on October 30-31. Additional information…
Election of the United States to the UN Human Rights Council
Since the earliest days of this Administration, President Biden has made clear that our foreign policy would be grounded in America’s most cherished democratic values:…
The Department Announces Construction Award for the U.S. Consulate General in Milan
The Department of State has awarded Caddell Construction Company LCC of Montgomery, Alabama the construction contract, managed by Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO), for the new…
The importance of an independent press
Free, independent media allow the public to make informed decisions, hold leaders accountable and hear a diversity of opinions — all free of government influence.…
These countries’ commitments will help our climate
The United States is among the many nations committing to major greenhouse gas reductions ahead of the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) this November. “More…
Help rural women, help feed the world
Women are a huge part of the agricultural labor force in developing countries — up to 50% in sub-Saharan Africa.
Key Outcomes at the 48th Session of the UN Human Rights Council
At the 48th session of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC), September 13 – October 11, the United States advanced country-specific and thematic actions to…
The American people are helping Cubans in crisis
Private citizens and faith-based groups in the United States are getting desperately needed food, medicine and medical equipment to the Cuban people during a historic…
