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H.R.6509 [119th] - SAFE Drugs Act of 2025 S.2296 [119th] - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 H.R.1 [119th] - An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14. H.R.4818 [118th] - Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2023 S.3516 [118th] - A bill to impose a fee on certain remittance transfers to fund border security. H.R.139 [119th] - Sunshine Protection
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The country's interior minister admits that police "lost control" in some cities following a weekend of riots.
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Office of the Spokesman Joint Statement on the U.S.-Austria Strategic Dialogue Media Note October 19, 2026 The Governments of the United States of America and Republic of Austria released the following statement on the occasion of the 2026 Austria-U.S. Strategic Dialogue. Begin text: Building on a partnership rooted in history and close economic ties, senior officials from the Governments of the
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Marco Rubio, Secretary of State Shavkat Mirziyoyev, Uzbekistan President Ambassador Sergio Gor, U.S. Special Envoy to South and Central Asia Saida Mirziyoyeva, Head of Presidential Administration Samarkand, Uzbekistan Congress Center Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the U.S.-Uzbekistan Business and Investment Council Remarks October 19, 2026 MODERATOR: (In Uzbek.) (In English) Distinguished pa
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Marco Rubio, Secretary of State Bakhtiyor Saidov, Uzbekistan Foreign Minister Samarkand, Uzbekistan Congress Center Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Uzbekistan Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov at the C5+1 Ministerial Remarks October 19, 2026 FOREIGN MINISTER SAIDOV: Honorable Secretary of State, dear fellow ministers, ladies and gentlemen, it’s my great pleasure to welcome you to the very hear
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Marco Rubio, Secretary of State Shavkat Mirziyoyev, Uzbekistan President Samarkand, Uzbekistan Congress Center Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev Before Their Meeting Remarks October 19, 2026 PRESIDENT MIRZIYOYEV: (Via interpreter) Dear Mr. Rubio, I cordially want to welcome you here in Uzbekistan. Welcome to Uzbekistan, the ancient city of Samarkand. This i
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Thomas "Tommy" Pigott, SpokesmanOffice of the Spokesman Imposing Sanctions to Protect Americans from Intellectual Property Theft Press Statement October 19, 2026 Today, the Department of State is sanctioning five entities connected to People’s Republic of China national Linwei Ding under the Protecting American Intellectual Property Act (PAIPA) in connection with theft of trade secrets from U.S. p
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Marco Rubio, Secretary of State Washington, D.C. Thomas Jefferson Room Secretary of State Marco Rubio with Matthew Boyle of Breitbart News Interview October 15, 2026 QUESTION: All right. So, Mr. Secretary, I really want to thank you for taking the time to do this with us here. We’re here in the Thomas Jefferson Room at the State Department. I think no better place than – to talk about Western civi
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Thomas "Tommy" Pigott, SpokesmanOffice of the Spokesman On the Five-Year Anniversary of the Unjust Detention of U.S. Embassy Sana’a Staff Press Statement October 19, 2026 Today marks five years since the Iran-backed Houthis unjustly detained more than twenty current and former staff of the U.S. Embassy in Sana’a. For five years, these innocent people and their families have endured separation, int
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European Commission Speech Leuven, 19 Oct 2026 Minister Bruns and representatives of the regions of Bruxelles and Wallonia. Ladies and gentlemen. I'm delighted to start this week signing the Joint Declarat...
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Office of the Spokesman Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Kazakhstan Foreign Minister Tileuberdi Readout October 19, 2026 Today in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Kazakhstan Foreign Minister Mukhtar Tileuberdi. Secretary Rubio and Foreign Minister Tileuberdi discussed ways to advance the U.S.-Kazakhstan Enhanced Strategic Partnership ahead of the upcoming G20 summit in
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Office of the Spokesman C5+1: Historic Partnership, Prosperous Future Media Note October 19, 2026 The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan on the occasion of the C5+1 Ministerial in Samarkand. Begin Text We, the Foreign Ministers of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic,
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Office of the Spokesman Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Uzbekistan Foreign Minister Saidov Readout October 19, 2026 Secretary of State Marco Rubio met today with Uzbekistan Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. On the sidelines of the C5+1 Ministerial, Secretary Rubio and Foreign Minister Saidov discussed ways to deepen the enhanced strategic partnership between the United Sta
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European Commission News Brussels, 19 Oct 2026 European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen participated in the meeting of the European Council of 16-17 October, a dense summit that touched on current...
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European Commission Speech Strasbourg, 19 Oct 2026 Honourable co-chairs, Honourable Members, I am pleased to return to this House for our 24th Dialogue. We have come a long way in implementing the RRF, with EUR ...
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European Commission Daily news Brussels, 19 Oct 2026 Commission invests €3.4 billion in net-zero technology projects Today, the European Commission has selected 77 European net-zero technology projects to receive...
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European Commission Questions and answers Brussels, 19 Oct 2026 Read our press release. Belgium Bulgaria Czechia Cyprus Denmark Germany Ireland Greece Spain France Croatia Italy Latvia Hungary Netherlands Austria Poland Por...
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European Commission Speech Brussels, 19 Oct 2026 Commissioner Šefčovič Today is a landmark day for the European Union and Andorra and San Marino. By signing this Association Agreement, we open a new chapter o...
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European Commission Press release Brussels, 19 Oct 2026 The European Commission has today granted more than €390 million to 135 new projects across Europe under the LIFE programme for environment and climate action.
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European Commission Press release Brussels, 19 Oct 2026 Today, the European Commission has selected 77 European net-zero technology projects to receive funding support worth €3.4 billion under the second call of the Innovation Fund, launched in December 2025.
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European Commission Press release Brussels, 19 Oct 2026 Today, the Commission signed an Association Agreement with Andorra and San Marino, bringing both countries closer to the EU and establishing a clear and comprehensive framework for deeper economic and institutional integration.
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European Commission Press release Brussels, 19 Oct 2026 The European Commission has informed KKR & Co. Inc. ('KKR') of its preliminary view that the company provided incorrect and/or misleading information during the 2024 Commission's investigation of KKR's acquisition of NetCo, under the EU Merger Regulation ('EUMR').
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Machine translated from PT. Original: Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Dominican Republic Foreign Minister Bisonó Haza
Office of the Spokesman Secretary Rubio's Meeting with Dominican Republic Foreign Minister Bisonó Haza Readout October 16, 2026 Secretary of State Marco Rubio met today with Dominican Republic Foreign Minister Víctor Bisonó Haza in Washington to advance the strong U.S. – Dominican Republic partnership. The two discussed deepening security cooperation against cartels and narco-terrorist groups
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The White House is facing growing adversity, writes the BBC's Anthony Zurcher, weeks before crucial midterm elections.
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Office of the Spokesman Secretary Rubio’s Call with President Milei of Argentina Readout October 16, 2026 Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Argentine President Javier Milei today. The two leaders reaffirmed the strength of the U.S.-Argentina partnership and discussed opportunities to deepen bilateral trade, expand transparent investment, and advance shared prosperity and security across ou
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Office of the Spokesman United States Hosts Caribbean Dialogue to Advance Shared Security and Prosperity Media Note October 16, 2026 On October 15, Deputy Secretary of State Landau hosted the U.S.-Caribbean Dialogue at the Department of State, delivering on the commitment Secretary Rubio made to Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of Government at their February meeting in Saint Kitts and Nevis. H
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Machine translated from PT. Original: Deputy Secretary Landau’s Travel to Paraguay and Argentina
Office of the Spokesman Deputy Secretary Landau's Travel to Paraguay and Argentina Media Note October 16, 2026 Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau will travel to Asunción, Paraguay, and Buenos Aires, Argentina, from October 19 to 26. Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Juan Pablo Segura will join the Deputy Secretary. In Asunción, the Deputy Secretary will lead a t
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Severe drought was declared across parts of southern England after months of low rainfall.
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Machine translated from PT. Original: Speech by Executive Vice-President Teresa Ribera at 17th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (COP17)
European Commission Speech Yerevan, 16 Oct 2026 Dear Prime Minister, Pashinyan, Dear Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, Dear Heads of State and Government, Dear colleagues and dear fri...
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European Commission Statement Brussels, 16 Oct 2026 We have had a long and dense European Council. Let me touch on some of the main topics, starting with European competitiveness and I will go straight into energy. Households and industry are paying the price for a war far beyond our borders. Since the start of the war in the Middle East, costs for imported fossil fuel have risen by EUR 106 billio
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European Commission Daily news Brussels, 16 Oct 2026 Commission sets out new strategy on combating trafficking in human beings Today, the European Commission sets out a new strategy to combat trafficking in human...
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European Commission Statement Brussels, 16 Oct 2026 Poverty must not define anyone's future. Too many people across Europe are still unable to afford a home, heating, food, healthcare or education. Currently, one...
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European Commission Press release Brussels, 16 Oct 2026 The European Commission has awarded the New European Bauhaus (NEB) Prizes 2026 to 13 laureates from several EU countries, Ukraine and North Macedonia, as well as Japan and Brazil, which won the international competition of the awards.
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European Commission Statement Brussels, 16 Oct 2026 Good morning. It is a very important moment again to have you here in the European Council. You have participated in countless European Councils, and this shows...
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European Commission Speech Vilnius, 16 Oct 2026 Good morning. Welcome to Vilnius, my home town. A special welcome to all of you who will today be signing the Magna Charta Universitatum. A joint commitment to ...
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European Commission Press release Brussels, 16 Oct 2026 Today, the European Commission sets out a new strategy to combat trafficking in human beings. In 2023 and 2024, more than 20,000 victims were registered in the EU, a 16.1% increase, though many cases remain unseen. Trafficking takes many forms, including sexual exploitation, labour exploitation, forced criminality, begging and forced marriage
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Office of the Spokesman State Department Announces Feed the Future Innovation Labs to Support Agriculture Research Media Note October 15, 2026 Today, the State Department announced eight Feed the Future Innovation Labs in partnership with U.S. Land Grant Universities from around the country. The Labs put American researchers to work on global threats to agriculture that do not stop at the border,
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Christopher Landau, Deputy Secretary of State Philip J. Pierre, Saint Lucia Prime Minister Susan Walke, State Department Director for Caribbean Affairs Juan Pablo Segura, Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs Washington, DC Loy Henderson Conference Room Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau With Saint Lucia Prime Minister and CARICOM Chair Philip J. Pierre at the Opening Remark
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Marco Rubio, Secretary of State Sanctioning Cuban State-Owned Banco Internacional de Comercio, S.A. (BICSA) Press Statement October 15, 2026 President Trump has been absolutely clear: under his administration, the United States will not tolerate terrorism, organized crime or extra-hemispheric forces spreading anti-American influence in our region. For too long, Communist Cuba has been allowed to
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European Commission Speech Online, 15 Oct 2026 Good morning to everyone gathered in Malta today. Although other commitments mean that I am joining you from Brussels, I was determined to contribute to this im...