Trump administration tells US diplomats abroad not to opine on foreign elections

In the directive released by the State Dept., it was made clear that the United States "will pursue partnerships with countries wherever our strategic interests align." ... Read More

Trump administration tells embassies to rein in criticism of foreign elections

The State Department is pulling back from commenting on or criticizing elections overseas unless there's a clear and compelling U.S. foreign policy interest in doing so. In new guidance ... Read More

Rubio bans overseas outposts commenting on foreign elections unless there's 'clear and compelling' US interest

Under Secretary Rubio's directive, the U.S. State Department will focus on election outcomes over processes, requiring senior approval for statements on foreign elections. Read More

Trump’s refusal to concede leaves diplomats unclear on what to tell ...

As President Donald Trump refuses to acknowledge Joe Biden’s presidential election victory, he has put American diplomats in an awkward and untenable position – leaving them confused about ... Read More

Trump Is Gutting Efforts to Combat Foreign Election Interference

The Trump Administration is gutting the federal agency in charge of combatting foreign election interference, increasing the likelihood that foreign actors could successfully meddle in US elections. Read More

Trump's UN presence: Foreign diplomats meet ex-president's advisers in ...

US allies are seeking to get a grasp on what a Trump win in the Nov. 5 election would mean for US foreign policy. Skip to main content Exclusive news, data and analytics for financial market ... Read More