Biden awards Medal of Freedom to Nancy Pelosi, Al Gore, Katie Ledecky and more

President Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to 19 recipients.

• May 3, 2024

John Kerry Defends Photo That Shows Him Maskless On Flight, Calls It 'Momentary'

Former Massachusetts Senator John Kerry, the U.S. Special Envoy for Climate, is facing criticism for a picture circulating on social media of him not wearing a mask on a flight.

• Mar 18, 2021

Keller @ Large: Journalists Looking At Biden Administration With Critical Eyes

After the White House's first post-inaugural briefing, Fox News said journalists were too soft. But that's not the whole story.

• Jan 27, 2021

Biden: 'No One I Trust More' Than John Kerry For Special Presidential Envoy For Climate Position

President-elect Joe Biden said there would be no one he trusted more than his close friend John Kerry for the position of Special Presidential Envoy for Climate.

• Nov 24, 2020

President-Elect Biden Names John Kerry As Climate Envoy On National Security Council

President-elect Joe Biden named former Massachusetts senator and Secretary of State John Kerry to a role on his National Security Council.

• Nov 23, 2020

John Kerry Campaigns With Joe Biden In Iowa, Touts Former VP's 'Seasoning, Experience'

John Kerry joined Joe Biden on the 2020 campaign trail for the first time on Friday.

• Dec 6, 2019

John Kerry Endorses Joe Biden For President

Kerry chose Biden over two Democratic candidates from Massachusetts - Sen. Elizabeth Warren and former Gov. Deval Patrick.

• Dec 5, 2019

Keller @ Large: Does President Trump's Foreign Policy Style Overshadow Its Substance?

Jon Keller talks with author Glen Johnson, who worked closely with Sec. of State John Kerry for four years.

• Jul 14, 2019

John Kerry Won't Rule Out 2020 Run; 'We Are In A Moment Of Crisis'

Could former Secretary of State and senator from Massachusetts John Kerry make another run for the presidency?

• Aug 31, 2018

Trump Slams Kerry Over 'Shadow Diplomacy' To Save Iran Deal

President Donald Trump took to Twitter on Monday to condemn former Secretary of State John Kerry for engaging in "shadow diplomacy" to try to preserve the Iran nuclear deal.

• May 7, 2018

John Kerry, Who Signed Paris Climate Accord, Blasts Trump's 'Big Mistake'

Former Secretary of State John Kerry slammed President Donald Trump's decision to pull the United States out of the Paris climate accord on Thursday.

• Jun 1, 2017

John Kerry, Former Secretary Of State, Writing Memoir

The book, a memoir covering his life from childhood through his recent time as secretary of state, does not yet have a title or release date.

• Mar 9, 2017

Kerry Hosts Meeting With EU Diplomats At Tufts University

At Tufts University Saturday, Secretary of State John Kerry hosted a meeting with his counterparts, diplomats from around the European Union.

• Sep 24, 2016

Kerry: Diverse Northeastern University Graduating Class Is 'Trump's Worst Nightmare'

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is scheduled to deliver the commencement address at Northeastern University.

• May 6, 2016

John Kerry Visits Marathon Finish Line With Australian Counterparts

The visit was part of the U.S. Secretary of State's meeting with Australian officials in Boston to discuss security and trade issues.

• Oct 13, 2015

Keller @ Large: Who Do We Trust On Iran Deal?

Jon looks at why local politicians are on the fence as the president seeks support for a deal with Iran.

• Aug 11, 2015

John Kerry Released From MGH, Will Continue Recovery In Boston

Secretary of State John Kerry was released from Massachusetts General Hospital Friday afternoon.

• Jun 12, 2015

John Kerry 'Feeling Good' While Recovering In Boston After Bike Crash

Secretary of State John Kerry is continuing to recover in Boston after surgery on the leg he broke during a bicycle accident in France.

• Jun 9, 2015

Doctors Complete Surgery On Secretary Kerry For Broken Leg

Doctors completed surgery Tuesday on Secretary of State John Kerry's broken leg at Massachusetts General Hospital.

• Jun 2, 2015

John Kerry Returns To Boston For Treatment On Broken Leg

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry flew back to Boston Monday, a day after he broke his leg in a bicycle crash in France.

• Jun 1, 2015

John Kerry Breaks Leg In Bike Crash; Heads Back To Boston

Kerry was in stable condition and in good spirits.

• May 31, 2015

Bomb Squad Called To John Kerry's Beacon Hill Neighborhood

The bomb squad responded to the neighborhood of Sec. of State John Kerry's house on Friday afternoon for a suspicious item.

• May 15, 2015

John Kerry's Kenya Trip Includes Selfie With Elephant

One of the first stops Sec. of State John Kerry made after landing in Nairobi Sunday was an elephant orphanage in Nairobi National Park.

• May 3, 2015

Japan's Prime Minister's Visit An Effort Toward Cultural Understanding

Japan's prime minister begins his second day of a U.S. visit with a stop at the Boston Marathon finish line.

• Apr 27, 2015

John Kerry Dismisses Shoveling Controversy

Secretary of State John Kerry is responding to his fine for failing to clear snow outside his home.

• Jan 30, 2015

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