State Department
noun
: the part of the U.S. government that is responsible for how the U.S. deals with other countries
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Daniel Remler, who led AI policy at the State Department during the Biden administration and took part in the Geneva talks, cast doubt on Chinese claims of disinterest in AGI and ignorance of its risks.
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Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
In an effort to exert even more pressure, the State Department imposed sanctions on companies and individuals across the Middle East and China for allegedly helping Iran in its war efforts.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 11 May 2026
The claims issue was discussed in a meeting between senior State Department officials and Cuban government representatives last month in Havana.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 11 May 2026
The United States is arranging a repatriation flight for the Americans on board, the State Department announced.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 9 May 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
In an effort to exert even more pressure, the State Department imposed sanctions on companies and individuals across the Middle East and China for allegedly helping Iran in its war efforts.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 11 May 2026
The claims issue was discussed in a meeting between senior State Department officials and Cuban government representatives last month in Havana.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 11 May 2026
The United States is arranging a repatriation flight for the Americans on board, the State Department announced.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 9 May 2026
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“State Department.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/State%20Department. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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