United States deports Nazi to Germany [video]
The U.S. government closed the book on Jakiw Palij, one of the last surviving Nazis living in the United States, by deporting him to Germany.
Secretary Pompeo wishes Muslims of the world Eid Mubarak
The Muslim festival of Eid al-Adha honors sacrifice and charity. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo wishes Muslims around the world a blessed celebration.
Smithsonian honors Special Olympics athletes and history
A new museum exhibition traces the roots of the Special Olympics organization, focusing on founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver and four accomplished Special Olympians.
U.S. welcomes ‘a new day’ in Colombia
The United States looks forward to working with the newly elected president of Colombia, Iván Duque, to combat narcotics trafficking and transnational crime.
Supporting Iranian voices [video]
Listen to Iranian Americans react to the speech U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo gave in California on “Supporting Iranian Voices."
Pence: U.S. stands for religious freedom ‘yesterday, today and always’
Vice President Pence affirmed the United States' deep commitment to religious freedom worldwide in his remarks to the Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom.
A declaration of religious freedom [video]
In this video, survivors of religious persecution read highlights of a new declaration supporting religious freedom, which was released at a State Department conference.
What does it mean for a right to be inalienable?
Some rights are given by governments, but the most important ones, inalienable rights such as religious freedom, are the rights every human is born with.
The right for all to worship as they wish
At the Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom, these survivors share their stories of being persecuted for the ways they choose to worship.