Established as the first executive agency on July 27, 1789, to lead our nation’s foreign policy, 234 years later the State Department continues our mission of promoting democratic values and protecting the interests of American people around the world. | U.S. Department of State

President Trump's forward-looking agenda for our country and foreign policy will guide the Department’s refocus on America’s national interests. Secretary Rubio outlines his priorities and mission of the second Trump Administration’s Department of State. https://www.state.gov/priorities-and-mission-of-the-second-trump-administrations-department-of-state/ | U.S. Department of State

Each week, we recap the latest from the U.S. Department of State and cover a wide range of global issues, events, and initiatives. Read more: https://go.usa.gov/xPH4C | U.S. Department of State