Blinken returned to government first as a foreign policy advisor for Biden's 2020 presidential campaign, then as Biden's pick for secretary of state, a position the Senate confirmed him for on January 26, 2021.

Dec 25, 2025 · Antony Blinken (born April 16, 1962, Yonkers, New York, U.S.) is an American government official best known as the 71st U.S. secretary of state (2021–25). U.S. president-elect …

Antony J. Blinken has spent his life in service to the country he loves, helping shape how America shows up in the world and what it stands for when it does.

Jan 26, 2021 · Before joining government, Mr. Blinken practiced law in New York and Paris. He was also a reporter for The New Republic magazine and is the author of Ally Versus Ally: America, Europe …

Jan 12, 2025 · Blinken has defended the chaotic U.S. pull-out from Afghanistan on their watch, reminding the world that the first Trump administration made a deal with the Taliban, forcing the …

In 2014, President Obama nominated Blinken as Deputy Secretary of State. Blinken was influential in many foreign policy decisions, such as the US response of the Russian annexation of Crimea, the …

Jan 16, 2026 · Under fire from congressional Republicans about one of the darkest moments of Joe Biden’s presidency, Secretary of State Antony Blinken defended the administration’s handling of the …

Oct 28, 2024 · Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived back in the U.S. just as Israel was striking Iran — its anticipated retaliation for a massive missile strike earlier this month.

May 1, 2025 · Before joining government, Mr. Blinken practiced law in New York and Paris. He was also a reporter for The New Republic magazine and is the author of Ally Versus Ally: America, Europe …

Antony Blinken Calibri font becomes the latest DEI target as Rubio orders return to Times New Roman Secretary of State Marco Rubio has ordered diplomatic correspondence to stop using the Calibri font …