Day: November 14, 2024
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State Department Official Asked Point Blank: ‘Do You Have A Definition For What Genocide Is? Video
On November 14, 2024, during a Department of State press briefing, a State Department official was asked directly about the definition of genocide. The question arose in the context of discussions about ongoing conflicts and casualty figures[7]. The definition of genocide is well-established in international law and has been codified in various documents and conventions.…
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Pentagon Holds Press Briefing After Trump Picks Pete Hegseth As Defense Secretary
The Pentagon held a press briefing following President-elect Donald Trump’s announcement of Pete Hegseth as his nominee for Secretary of Defense. Here are the key points from the briefing: Reaction to the Nomination The announcement of Pete Hegseth as the nominee for Secretary of Defense has caused significant surprise and concern within the Pentagon and…
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U.S. State Department Holds Press Briefing After Senator Marco Rubio Tapped To Be Next State Secretary
The State Department held a press briefing following President-elect Donald Trump’s announcement that he intends to nominate Senator Marco Rubio as the next Secretary of State. Here are the key points from the briefing: Nomination Announcement State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel addressed the press regarding Trump’s selection of Rubio as the nominee for…