Nomination of Brent Bozell III as U.S. Ambassador to South Africa

President Donald Trump has nominated Brent Bozell III, founder of Media Research Center, as U.S. ambassador to South Africa. Bozell's nomination follows his son's involvement in the U.S. Capitol events on January 6, 2021, and subsequent legal issues. Bozell's appointment is seen as a response to the expulsion of the South African Ambassador who criticized Trump for leading a white supremacist movement.

Nomination of U.S. Ambassadors by President-elect Donald Trump

President-elect Donald Trump announced the nomination of Kimberly Guilfoyle as U.S. ambassador to Greece and Tilman Fertitta as U.S. ambassador to Italy. Both have close personal ties to Trump.

Appointment of David Perdue as U.S. Ambassador to China

President-elect Donald Trump announces former Sen. David Perdue as the next U.S. ambassador to China, aiming to improve the relationship between the two countries. Perdue's nomination is subject to Senate confirmation.

Tensions in the Middle East

Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel Edward Djerejian discusses options for the U.S. to reduce tensions in the Middle East with NPR's Leila Fadel.

U.S. Ambassador's Aid Announcement for Haiti

U.S. ambassador to the U.N. announces additional aid to Haiti during a quick visit to the troubled Caribbean island.

U.S. Ambassador Urges Russia and China to Stop Rewarding North Korea

U.S. ambassador to the United Nations urges Russia and China to stop rewarding North Korea's bad behavior and blocking U.N. sanctions monitoring efforts. She emphasizes the importance of diplomacy and constructive dialogue with North Korea.

U.S. Ambassador urges Israel not to go into Rafah

U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield urges Israel not to go into Rafah, emphasizing the importance of defeating Hamas while protecting innocent Palestinians caught in the crossfire.

U.S.-China Trade Relationship and Diplomacy

U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns emphasizes the importance of the trade relationship between the U.S. and China, stating that both countries are critical for each other's success. He hopes to stabilize the relationship by working on climate change together while also competing on other issues.