Friday, October 16, 2026 Daily Briefing News Quiz
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State Department

Every story about State Department, updated as news breaks.

2 stories·Updated

What to know

  • Kristi Noem's status as special envoy for the Shield of the Americas has expired. Oct 16
  • She will serve as a senior advisor to Deputy Secretary Landau in the State Department. Oct 16
  • Barbera Thornhill was appointed as the State Department’s Anti‑Trafficking Director. Oct 14
  • Her official portrait shows a markedly different face than earlier photos, sparking online speculation about plastic surgery. Oct 14

Timeline

  1. Oct 16, 2026
  2. Oct 14, 2026