tony blinken

January 14, 2026

China, North Korea loom as Blinken, Austin head to Asia

March 15, 2021 Matthew Lee, Associated Press

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Threats from China and North Korea will loom large over the Biden administration’s first Cabinet-level trip abroad, part of a larger effort to bolster U.S. influence and calm concerns about America’s role […]

Senate confirms Antony Blinken as 71st secretary of state

January 26, 2021 Matthew Lee, Associated Press

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Antony Blinken as America’s top diplomat, tasked with carrying out President Joe Biden’s commitment to reverse the Trump administration’s “America First” doctrine that some say weakened international […]