Secretary of State
noun phrase
1
: the head of the U.S. government department that is in charge of how the country relates to and deals with foreign countries
2
: the head of one of several important departments of the British government
the Secretary of State for Home Affairs
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Former President Bill Clinton, who is named in the Epstein files, and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have refused to comply with the House subpoenas in the Epstein investigation.
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NBC news, 1 Feb. 2026
According to White House officials, Vice President Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are both scheduled to attend the Milan Cortina opening ceremony on February 6.
—Brian Mann, NPR, 31 Jan. 2026
Lutnick will then consult with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other administration officials about his findings.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 30 Jan. 2026
Former Secretary of State Antony Blinken reported only a handful of gifts in 2024, none of them valued at more than $800.
—Matthew Lee The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 30 Jan. 2026
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NBC news, 1 Feb. 2026
According to White House officials, Vice President Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are both scheduled to attend the Milan Cortina opening ceremony on February 6.
—Brian Mann, NPR, 31 Jan. 2026
Lutnick will then consult with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other administration officials about his findings.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 30 Jan. 2026
Former Secretary of State Antony Blinken reported only a handful of gifts in 2024, none of them valued at more than $800.
—Matthew Lee The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 30 Jan. 2026
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“Secretary of State.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Secretary%20of%20State. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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