Department Press Briefing with Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott at the Department of State, on August 7, 2025. Transcript: https://www.state.gov/briefings/depar... ---------- Under the leadership of the President and Secretary of State, the U.S. Department of State leads America’s foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy, and assistance by advancing the interests of the American people, their safety and economic prosperity. On behalf of the American people we promote and demonstrate democratic values and advance a free, peaceful, and prosperous world. The Secretary of State, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the President's chief foreign affairs adviser. The Secretary carries out the President's foreign policies through the State Department, which includes the Foreign Service, Civil Service and U.S. Agency for International Development. Get updates from the U.S. Department of State at www.state.gov and on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/statedept X: https://x.com/StateDept Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/statedept Flickr: https://flickr.com/photos/statephotos/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/StateDept Substack: https://statedept.substack.com Watch on-demand State Department videos: https://video.state.gov/ Subscribe to The Week at State e-newsletter: https://public.govdelivery.com/accoun... State Department website: https://www.state.gov/ Careers website: https://careers.state.gov/ White House website: https://www.whitehouse.gov/ Terms of Use: https://state.gov/tou #StateDepartment #DepartmentofState #Diplomacy
U.S. Department of State
• 2 months ago
NATO is only as strong and capable as all 32 Allies make it. Thanks to President Trump, we have seen great progress on ‪@NATO‬ defense spending — but we need all Allies to step up. Our future security and stability depends on it. Now is the time for Allies to contribute more to defense spending and make NATO stronger. Secretary Rubio is advancing President Trump's call for increased spending to 5% of GDP while meeting with NATO Allies this week. #NATO #Europe #NATO75 #Türkiye
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U.S. Department of State
• 8 months ago
This week, leaders from the United States and around the world gathered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to collaborate on global issues at the ‪@G20orgBrasil‬ Leaders Summit. Secretary Blinken and President Biden led the U.S. delegation, and joined fellow member countries – as well as the European Union and the African Union – to work together in new ways to address shared challenges, including: — Addressing climate change — Strengthening global health security — Ensuring AI and technology are used for good — Advancing inclusive growth and development It was a great time to be in Brazil since 2024 marks the 200th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States and Brazil, which has made it possible for our countries to develop into two of the most diverse, thriving democracies in the world. #G20 #G20Brazil
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U.S. Department of State
• 10 months ago
The United States’ #UNGA79 priorities outline how we’re standing with partners and allies to address the world’s most challenging issues. As world leaders meet in New York City this week, we’re focused on driving peace processes to address and mitigate conflicts, revitalizing the overstretched UN humanitarian system, and helping advance institutional reforms necessary to accelerate progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and better reflect the voices and priorities of developing countries.
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U.S. Department of State
• 10 months ago
Renewing your U.S. passport has never been easier. Our new Online Passport Renewal system for eligible U.S. citizens is available 24/7 at travel.state.gov/renewonline.
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U.S. Department of State
• 10 months ago
Congratulations to all the Paralympians on their incredible achievements at #Paris2024! We were proud to cheer on Team USA throughout this year’s Games and look forward to hosting athletes from around the world during #LA28. #OneForAll
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U.S. Department of State
• 11 months ago
As the #Paris2024 Paralympics opening ceremony takes place, we support Team USA Paralympic hopefuls! #OneForAll
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