United States Department of State

The United States Department of State (DOS), often referred to as the State Department, is the United States federal executive department responsible for the international relations of the United States, equivalent to the foreign ministry of other countries. The Department was created in 1789 and was the first executive department established.

The Department is headquartered in the Harry S Truman Building located at 2201 C Street, NW, a few blocks away from the White House in the Foggy Bottom neighborhood of Washington, D.C. The Department operates the diplomatic missions of the United States abroad and is responsible for implementing the foreign policy of the United States and U.S. diplomacy efforts. The Department is also the depositary for more than 200 multilateral treaties.

The Department is led by the Secretary of State, who is nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate and is a member of the Cabinet. The current Secretary of State is John Kerry. The Secretary of State is the first Cabinet official in the order of precedence and in the presidential line of succession.

Department of state (Ireland)

A department of state (Irish: Roinn Stáit) of Ireland is a department or ministry of the Government of Ireland. The head of such a department is called a Minister of the Government; prior to 1977 such ministers were called Ministers of State, a term now used for junior (non-cabinet) ministers. Most members of the government are Ministers of the Government, though there may occasionally be a minister without portfolio. The law regarding the departments of state and ministers of the government is detailed in the Ministers and Secretaries Act 1924 and amendments. The Constitution of Ireland also has significant legal effect on functions and structures.

Overview

There are sixteen individual departments of state in the Irish Government. Each department is led by a Minister of the Government, who is appointed by the President on the nomination of the Taoiseach and approval of Dáil Éireann, and cover matters that require direct political oversight. For all departments, the Minister in question is simply known as Minister for... and is a member of the Cabinet, a cabinet-level minister without a department is called a minister without portfolio but currently there is none of such standing. A Minister of the Government is generally supported by a team of junior ministers, officially called Ministers of State, and may delegate powers to such officials in accordance with law.

Podcasts:

PLAYLIST TIME:

Latest News for: us department of state

Edit

Justice for Sarah Root (US Department of State)

Public Technologies 21 Mar 2025
... to the United States so he can face justice once and for all ... Department of State published this content on March 21, 2025, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein.
Edit

Acting Assistant Secretary Lochman’s Travel to Belgium and Croatia (US Department of State)

Public Technologies 21 Mar 2025
Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources Laura Lochman ... Department of State published this content on March 21, 2025, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein.
Edit

Namibian Independence Day (US Department of State)

Public Technologies 21 Mar 2025
Marco Rubio, Secretary of State ... Tags Bureau of African Affairs Namibia Office of the Spokesperson The Secretary of State ... Department of State published this content on March 21, 2025, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein.
Edit

Public Schedule – March 21, 2025 (US Department of State)

Public Technologies 21 Mar 2025
Secretary Rubio attends meetings and briefings at the Department of State ... Senior Official Kenna attends meetings and briefings at the Department of State ... Gabriel Lüchinger at the Department of State.
Edit

Designation of Former President of Argentina and Former Minister of Planning of Argentina for Involvement in Significant Corruption (US Department of State)

Public Technologies 21 Mar 2025
These public designations are made under Section 7031(c) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2024 (Div ... Department of State published this content ...
Edit

Department Press Briefing – March 21, 2025 (US Department of State)

Public Technologies 21 Mar 2025
Of course, what we do know is that, and what I can say to you, is that the ... Department of State published this content on March 21, 2025, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein.
Edit

Release of George Glezmann (US Department of State)

Public Technologies 20 Mar 2025
We extend our deepest appreciation to the State of Qatar, who's steadfast ... Department of State published this content on March 20, 2025, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein.
Edit

Tunisia National Day (US Department of State)

Public Technologies 20 Mar 2025
On behalf of the people of the United ... Department of State published this content on March 20, 2025, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein.
Edit

Public Schedule – March 20, 2025 (US Department of State)

Public Technologies 20 Mar 2025
Secretary Rubio attends meetings and briefings at the Department of State ... Senior Official Kenna attends meetings and briefings at the Department of State ... at the Department of State.
Edit

Sanctioning Entities Purchasing and Transporting Iranian Oil to Further Impose Maximum Pressure on Iran (US Department of State)

Public Technologies 20 Mar 2025
Department of State is today sanctioning Huaying Huizhou Daya Bay Petrochemical Terminal Storage, an oil terminal in China, for buying and storing Iranian crude oil from a sanctioned vessel ... Department ...
Edit

Sanctioning Additional Entities That Have Traded in Iran’s Petroleum (US Department of State)

Public Technologies 20 Mar 2025
The Department of State is imposing sanctions on one entity engaged in the acquisition of Iranian petroleum ... Petitioners may also refer to the Department of State's Delisting Guidance page ... Department ...
Edit

Secretary of State Marco Rubio with Hugh Hewitt (US Department of State)

Public Technologies 20 Mar 2025
In his book - I'm talking with Secretary of State Marco Rubio if you're joining us ... Department of State published this content on March 19, 2025, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein.
Edit

Department Press Briefing – March 19, 2025 (US Department of State)

Public Technologies 20 Mar 2025
Department of State Press Briefing - March 19, 2025. Spokesperson Tammy Bruce leads the Department Press Briefing at the Department of State ... Department of State published this content on March 19, ...
Edit

Secretary Rubio’s Call with UK Foreign Secretary Lammy (US Department of State)

Public Technologies 19 Mar 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy today ... Department of State published this content on March 19, 2025, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein.
Edit

Statement from Secretary Rubio and NSA Waltz on Call with Zelenskyy (US Department of State)

Public Technologies 19 Mar 2025
President Zelenskyy thanked President Trump for the support of the United ... Department of State published this content on March 19, 2025, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein.
×