Transcript: Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo that aired Sunday, January 5, 2020.
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State Department tells Americans in Iraq to leave immediately
"U.S. citizens should not approach the Embassy."
Pompeo postpones trip to Ukraine after attack on U.S. embassy in Iraq
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo postponed a five-country trip scheduled to start Friday following an attack on the U.S. embassy in Baghdad by pro-Iran protesters.
Ex-radio show host who pushed fringe theories now at State Department
Frank Wuco is now a senior adviser at the State Department's Bureau of Arms Control
Democrats release 2 more impeachment inquiry transcripts
Philip Reeker testified behind closed doors on October 26, and Mark Sandy appeared several weeks later, on November 16
Pompeo responds after Sondland says he knew of push for Ukraine investigations
"I know precisely what American policy was with respect to Ukraine," Pompeo said. "I was working on it, and I'm very proud of what we've accomplished"
Read David Holmes' full opening statement in impeachment inquiry
Holmes, who said he overheard a phone call between Gordon Sondland and President Trump, testified in a closed hearing Friday
State Dept IG recommends disciplinary action for Trump official
The State Department inspector general sent Congress its report on political targeting Wednesday
Diplomat reveals new details at impeachment hearing — read his statement
Taylor testified about an aide who overheard Trump ask Sondland about "investigations"
George Kent testifies at impeachment hearing — read his statement
In open congressional testimony, Kent said he though Giuliani's attempts "to gin up politically motivated investigations" were "infecting" U.S.-Ukraine relations
House Democrats release testimony from 2 Volker advisers
Christopher Anderson and Catherine Croft testified before the committees on October 30
State Dept. to offer impeachment witnesses aid for legal bills
U.S. taxpayers may be helping to pay the legal bills for State Department officials embroiled in impeachment probe
Ex-Pompeo adviser quit after "puzzling and baffling" lack of support for ambassador
Michael McKinley testified he resigned his post after a State Department officials failed to come to the defense of the former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine
Judge blocks proposed health care visa restrictions for immigrants
If enacted, the policy would have represented a seismic shift in the way U.S. consular officers process immigrant visas
Groups sue to block health care requirement for immigrants
According to an estimate from a non-partisan group, the new requirements could deny entry to approximately 375,000 would-be immigrants each year, disproportionally affecting those with low incomes
State Department cites 38 people in Clinton email investigation
Some of the current and former State Department officials cited may face disciplinary action
U.S. sanctions Russians over attempted 2018 election interference
The move comes as the president faces increased pressure from an impeachment inquiry over his call with Ukraine's president
Giuliani says Pompeo told him he was aware of Ukraine outreach
The president's personal lawyer said the secretary of state told him he knew of the unorthodox diplomatic campaign
Pompeo: Saudi oil plant attack was Iranian "act of war"
"The United States will respond in a way that reflects that act of war by this Iranian revolutionary regime," Pompeo told "Face the Nation"
Intel analyst speak out about blocked climate report
Rod Schoonover resigned in protest after the White House blocked his report on the national security implications of climate change
Pompeo heads to Saudi Arabia amid fallout from oil plant attack
The secretary of state has placed blame on Iran for the attack that knocked out part of the world's oil supply
Pompeo defends decision to hold then scrap secret Taliban meeting
"Sadly you often have to deal with some pretty bad characters to get peace," the secretary of state said on "Face the Nation"
State Department employee linked to white nationalism
According to an investigation by the Southern Poverty Law Center, the employee oversaw the Washington D.C.-chapter of a white nationalist organization
U.S. cuts millions in aid to Central America, fulfilling Trump's vow
Aid workers in the region believe the move will only exacerbate the widespread poverty in the region — and fuel more migration
Pompeo says U.S. weighing "full range" of options to counter Iran
Last week, the U.S. accused the Iranian government of attacking two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman, an important waterway near the Arabian Peninsula
At least 4 dead as Isaias brings threat of floods across the Southeast
At least 12 killed, more than 300 hurt in strike on Saudi airport, officials say
DOJ investigating TV networks over suspension of press pool after Trump media ban
Christa Pike released from hospital following botched execution, lawyers say
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