Secretary Of State

John Kerry Glides Through Senate Confirmation Hearing

January 24, 2013, 9:24 pm

Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.), who was nominated by President Barack Obama as the next secretary of state, testified during his Senate confirmation hearing Thursday.

Susan Rice Drops Out of State Department Consideration

December 13, 2012, 9:45 pm

United Nations Ambassador Susan Rice announced that she is not going to be the next secretary of state.

McCain Says He Is Open to Talks With Susan Rice

November 25, 2012, 6:36 pm

Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) said Sunday that he would listen to testimony by U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice if she were to be nominated for the secretary of [...]

Henry Kissinger, Former Secretary of State Hospitalized

March 13, 2010, 12:24 pm

Henry Kissinger former Secretary Of State during the Nixon and Ford administrations has been reported as being ill and in the hospital.

Rice Pushes Pakistan, Seeks to Curb India Response

December 3, 2008, 10:17 pm

U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice pressed Pakistan to cooperate fully in the probe into the Mumbai attacks.

Rice in India But Nuclear Deal Not Signed

October 4, 2008, 9:40 pm

U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said a landmark nuclear trade with India had been completed but she was unable to sign the pact due to bureaucratic delays.