United States Department of State

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The United States Department of State (DOS), or simply the State Department, is an executive department of the U.S. federal government responsible for the country's foreign policy and relations. Equivalent to the ministry of foreign affairs of other countries, its primary duties are advising the U.S. president on international relations, administering diplomatic missions, negotiating international treaties and agreements, protecting citizens abroad and representing the U.S. at the United Nations. The department is headquartered in the Harry S Truman Building, a few blocks from the White House, in the Foggy Bottom neighborhood of Washington, D.C.; "Foggy Bottom" is thus sometimes used as a metonym. Established in 1789 as the first administrative arm of the U.S. executive branch, the State Department is considered among the most powerful and prestigious executive agencies.

Run byJohn Kenneth Galbraith (Ambassador)

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State Department reviewing all Mexican consulates in U.S. as tensions grow
CBS News· 8d ago

State Department reviewing all Mexican consulates in U.S. as tensions grow    CBS News
As global crises multiply, scores of US diplomats say they have been forced out
Local 3 News· 10h ago

As global crises multiply, scores of US diplomats say they have been forced out    Local 3 News
US State Department restricts visas for those who ‘support adversaries’
Al Jazeera· 30d ago

US State Department restricts visas for those who ‘support adversaries’    Al Jazeera
From Denial to Due Diligence: Loosening of ITAR Restrictions on Ethiopia
Holland & Knight· 1d ago

From Denial to Due Diligence: Loosening of ITAR Restrictions on Ethiopia    Holland & Knight
Israel, Lebanon to extend ceasefire for 45 days: U.S. State Department
Xinhua· 1d ago

Israel, Lebanon to extend ceasefire for 45 days: U.S. State Department    Xinhua
US Justice Department drafts legal opinion backing demands for state voter rolls
Reuters· 3d ago

US Justice Department drafts legal opinion backing demands for state voter rolls    Reuters