Michele Kelemen appears in the following:
Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch Has Retired From Foreign Service
Friday, January 31, 2020
Marie Yovanovitch, the U.S. ambassador to Ukraine until last spring when she was ousted following a disinformation campaign by the president's private lawyer, is retiring — not resigning.
Trump Administration To Loosen Obama-Era Policy On Land Mine Use
Thursday, January 30, 2020
The Trump administration is planning to loosen restrictions on the use of landmines. The move goes against an international agreement that bans their use because of the danger to civilians.
Pompeo To Visit Ukraine Which Is Caught Up In U.S. Politics
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Secretary of State Pompeo on Thursday arives in Ukraine — the country at the center of President Trump's impeachment. The trip is to support Ukraine in its pushback against Russian aggression.
Trump Announces Middle East Peace Plan
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
On Tuesday, President Trump announced his plan for Middle East peace alongside Israel's prime minister — and without any input from Palestinians.
State Department Says It Will Crack Down On Visas Permitting 'Birth Tourism'
Thursday, January 23, 2020
The Trump administration has announced new visa restrictions to a bid to stop pregnant women from coming to the U.S. for purpose of giving birth to new American citizens.
Document Dump Suggests Trump Associates Were Surveilling U.S. Ambassador To Ukraine
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Text messages released by Rudy Giuliani associate Lev Parnas suggest a disturbing focus by Trump associates on getting the U.S. ambassador to Kyiv, Marie Yovanovitch, out of the way.
State Department Calls American's Death In Egyptian Prison Tragic
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
A U.S. citizen has died in an Egyptian prison and activists say it's an example of the rights abuses that the Trump administration should do more about. Moustafa Kassem was arrested in 2013.
Taking Stock Of A Breathtaking Week For Iran, Iraq And The U.S.
Friday, January 10, 2020
The confrontation between the U.S. and Iran has become heated in a country caught between them: Iraq. The U.S. says it's keeping troops there — but it's going to take a lot of diplomacy.
U.S. Special Representative For Iran Brian Hook On What's Next
Tuesday, January 07, 2020
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Brian Hook, special representative for Iran and senior policy adviser to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
The Latest Development On The U.S. Airstrikes That Killed Iran's Qassem Soleimani
Friday, January 03, 2020
NPR's Audie Cornish wraps the latest Iran developments with a roundtable of NPR correspondents covering the Pentagon, the White House and the State Department.
New Year, Same Foreign Policy Challenges Between U.S., Iran And North Korea
Thursday, January 02, 2020
The new year begins with some familiar foreign policy issues that are gaining new urgency. In particular, U.S. relations with North Korea and Iran are increasingly problematic.
Where Things Stand With U.S.-Ukraine Relations
Friday, December 27, 2019
Ukraine's new president still has not made it to the White House. But, Ukrainian officials say they are looking forward to a visit to Kyiv by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
Ukraine Buys More Anti-Tank Missiles From U.S.
Friday, December 27, 2019
Ukraine says it's buying more U.S. Javelin anti-tank missiles, this time with its own money.
Russian Foreign Minister Visits Washington, D.C., To Meet With Trump And Pompeo
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov was in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday for meetings with President Trump and U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
U.S. Claims Death Toll In Iran Is Higher Than Human Rights Groups' Estimate
Thursday, December 05, 2019
The U.S. claims Iran killed more than 1,000 people in recent riots and anti-government protests, which is higher than monitors have found and a claim that could cut both ways for those protesting.
Former Prisoner In Iran Says A New Hostage Crisis Is Brewing
Wednesday, December 04, 2019
Relatives of foreign nationals being held in Iran are seeking more attention for what they say is a new hostage crisis. A U.S. resident who was imprisoned in Iran is now telling his story.
Lawmakers Hold Confirmation Hearing For Stephen Biegun To Be State Department's No. 2
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
Last week a confirmation hearing for the candidate to be No. 2 at the State Department was held. This job is important if Secretary of State Pompeo leaves the job to run for Senate.
Fiona Hill And David Holmes Testify In Public Impeachment Inquiry Hearings
Thursday, November 21, 2019
In her testimony, Fiona Hill, President Trump's former Russia adviser, warned lawmakers against promoting a "fictional narrative" that Ukraine, not Russia, interfered in the 2016 election.
Ex-White House Adviser Fiona Hill To Testify In Impeachment Probe
Thursday, November 21, 2019
Russia expert Fiona Hill testifies in the impeachment hearing Thursday. In her deposition, she warned Republicans against "going down a rabbit hole" and falling prey to Russian disinformation.
Gordon Sondland, U.S. Ambassador To The E.U., Testifies That There Was Quid Pro Quo
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Gordon Sondland, the U.S. ambassador to the European Union, testified that military aid to Ukraine was conditioned on political investigations and that President Trump's direction was clear.