State Department
ON THE RECORD · 22 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“standing with the people of Nepal”
State Department · said 2026-08-29 · reported 2026-08-30
The State Department expressed solidarity with Nepal following severe flooding in the region.
“Violence can occur without warning,”
U.S. State Department · said 2026-08-26 · reported 2026-08-30
The State Department warned travelers about unpredictable violence in an updated travel advisory for Israel.
“There is no higher priority for us than the safety of American citizens,”
State Department · said 2026-08-29 · reported 2026-08-30
The State Department prioritized American safety following deadly flash flooding in the Nepal-Tibet border region.
“$3.6 million worth of life-saving humanitarian assistance, including up to three months of emergency food assistance to up to 10,000 flood-affected households.”
State Department · said 2026-08-29 · reported 2026-08-30
The State Department announced emergency humanitarian aid for thousands of flood-affected households in Nepal.
“with little to no notice,”
U.S. State Department · said 2026-08-26 · reported 2026-08-30
The travel advisory noted that movement restrictions for U.S. government employees in Israel could be imposed abruptly.
“are working closely to assist Americans and support disaster relief efforts.”
State Department · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-29
The US State Department announced disaster relief and assistance efforts for Americans affected by the flooding.
“prevent the entry of foreign nationals who would take welfare and public benefits.”
State Department · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-22
The State Department explained the rationale behind pausing immigrant visa adjudications.
“Most of Ecuador's land is empty and remote, especially outside big towns and cities,”
State Department · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
The State Department noted the remote nature of much of Ecuador's territory outside major towns and cities.
“Areas with transnational criminal organizations have much higher rates of violent crime,”
State Department · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
The State Department issued a travel advisory warning of violent crime in parts of Ecuador.
“U.S. citizens and U.S. lawful permanent residents have been victims of kidnapping and extortion.”
State Department · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
The State Department warned that U.S. citizens have fallen victim to kidnapping and extortion in Ecuador.
“Help from local authorities [and] the U.S. government may be very limited in remote areas, causing delays.”
State Department · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
The State Department cautioned that emergency assistance may be limited in remote areas of Ecuador.
“capital of 21st century communism”
State Department · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20
A State Department report labeled Cuba the 'capital of 21st century communism' and named DSA among groups it said helped sustain pro-Cuba activism.
“We extend our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones on their loss.”
U.S. State Department · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19
The State Department extended condolences to the families of the Americans killed in the crash.
“The Trump Administration has no higher priority than the safety and security of Americans,”
U.S. State Department · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19
The State Department commented on the priority of American safety following the crash.
“As a cornerstone of this renewed partnership, the United States, working with Congress, intends to announce $1 billion in assistance as part of a security package to support President de la Espriella’s Administration in achieving our shared goals,”
US State Department · said 2026-08-07 · reported 2026-08-08
The State Department announced plans for $1 billion in security assistance to de la Espriella's administration pending congressional approval.
“massive and uncontrolled arrival of migrants from Morocco to Ceuta may lead to unpredictable and dangerous security situations.”
U.S. State Department · said 2026-08-01 · reported 2026-08-02
The U.S. State Department raised its Travel Advisory for Ceuta to Level 3 in response to the migrant surge.
“Americans currently in the Middle East should exercise caution and heightened vigilance and should be prepared for flight cancellations, periodic airspace closures, and potential travel disruptions,”
State Department · said 2026-08-01 · reported 2026-08-01
The State Department issued security guidance advising Americans in the Middle East to exercise caution and prepare for travel disruptions.
“Some airlines in the region have postponed resumption of earlier flight schedules; others have cancelled some routes. Americans in the region should consider departing, or be prepared to depart should there be escalation.”
State Department · said 2026-08-01 · reported 2026-08-01
The State Department warned that some airlines had cancelled routes and urged Americans to consider departing the region.
“Iran and groups supportive of Iran may target other U.S. interests overseas or at locations associated with the United States and Americans throughout the world.”
U.S. State Department · said date not stated · reported 2026-07-22
The U.S. State Department issued a new warning to Americans about potential targeting by Iran and Iran-aligned groups.
“to engage in meaningful arms control discussions.”
US State Department · said date not stated · reported 2026-07-06
The US State Department urged China to engage in meaningful arms control discussions.
“Beijing’s rapid and opaque nuclear weapons buildup is of great concern to the region and the world,”
US State Department · said date not stated · reported 2026-07-06
The US State Department expressed concern over China's rapid nuclear weapons buildup.
“arbitrary enforcement of local laws, including in relation to exit bans.”
State Department · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-21
The US State Department maintains a travel advisory warning Americans about travel to China.