As we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary of independence, meet John Adams, a Founding Father, diplomat, and the second President of the United States whose leadership helped shape the nation's founding. Watch history come to life and explore more Founders Museum videos and resources: ow.ly/gc3o50ZaZPY #Freedom250 #America250 #JohnAdams

Led by President Trump, the U.S. is serious about commanding the ultimate high ground: space. To explore Allied capabilities and collaboration opportunities in this vital domain, I met with Luxembourg Defense Minister @Yuriko_Backes and had a great visit to a world-leading space solutions provider.

Governments and regulators globally increasingly shape what you can see, say, and share online. Across the @StateDept, U.S. diplomats are championing free speech and privacy in digital spaces. Follow @State_DF for the latest on our fight to defend digital freedom.

Commercial Diplomacy in Action! Connecting American innovation with Africa’s growing aviation sector. ✈️

U.S.-funded support towards the response to the Ebola outbreak is saving lives in the DRC 🇨🇩. Through @UNICEF, 150 metric tons of critical water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) and infection prevention and control supplies have been delivered to frontline health facilities in Bunia, enough to meet the immediate needs of approximately 100,000 people for six months. state.gov/releases/office-of…

The U.S. Department of State and @Starlink signed an MOU to enhance international disaster preparedness and U.S. humanitarian response efforts worldwide. This cooperation harnesses reliable connectivity to support disaster response teams and help save lives. In recent months, Starlink has delivered connectivity to communities impacted by the Ebola outbreak. state.gov/releases/office-of…

⚽🥧❓ I’ve challenged Paraguay’s Ambassador to South Africa, Juan Manuel Livieres Ocampos, to a friendly wager ahead of the June 12 match between Team USA and Paraguay. If Paraguay wins, I’ll be sending him a homemade apple pie. If Team USA comes out on top, it’ll be my turn to discover a favorite Paraguayan dessert. May the best team—and the sweetest treat—win. #USwithSA #TeamUSA #FIFAWorldCup #SportsDiplomacy #Paraguay

.@SecRubio will travel to Los Angeles June 12-13 to lead the U.S. delegation to the U.S. Men’s National Team’s first @FIFAWorldCup match vs. Paraguay. During the match, the Secretary will meet with Paraguayan President @SantiPenap to continue advancing the strong U.S.-Paraguay partnership.

Yesterday I spoke at the launch of the new Congressional International Exchanges Caucus. @ECAatState programs build the human infrastructure of American diplomacy and drive economic growth here at home.

✈️ Traveling? Get the facts about Ebola. Ebola is not spread through the air and the risk to the U.S. public remains very low. Learn how Ebola spreads and how to stay informed before you travel.

Commercial diplomacy is delivering results. During the first year of the Bureau of African Affairs’ Commercial Diplomacy Strategy, the U.S. helped support more than $28 billion in deals across Africa, advancing investment, economic growth, and stronger U.S.-Africa business ties.

It was an honor to be sworn in by @SecRubio as Ambassador and Coordinator for the Bureau of Counterterrorism. I am grateful to @POTUS and Secretary Rubio for their confidence and trust. I look forward to advancing POTUS’s mission of making America safer, stronger, and more secure.

🇺🇸⚽ The United States is excited to welcome fans from around the world for the FIFA World Cup 2026™. Coinciding with America’s 250th birthday, President Trump is committed to making this the greatest sporting event in world history.

Ambassador Jeffrey Bartos: The U.S. is deeply concerned about the ongoing impact of the Sudan crisis on the Sudanese people, as well as on the Central African Republic, Chad, and other neighboring states. We call on the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces to agree to and comply with a humanitarian truce without preconditions; to allow full, safe, and unhindered humanitarian access to those in need; and to guarantee the safe passage of innocent civilians fleeing violence. @USUN

Honored to meet with Kenyan President Dr. William Ruto (@WilliamsRuto). We discussed the partnership between the United States and Kenya on a range of regional and security issues, as well as opportunities to expand U.S.-Kenyan commercial and investment opportunities. We discussed U.S.-Kenyan cooperation to respond to Ebola and I thanked President Ruto for his steadfast partnership. Both of our nations have vital roles to play in fighting this outbreak and protecting our populations. The United States has contributed over $200 million in direct support to the Ebola response, in addition to $350 million for Ebola response and other humanitarian assistance in the DRC, South Sudan, and Uganda, as part of our $1.8 billion contribution to UN OCHA. We also covered he critical importance of achieving a humanitarian truce in Sudan, followed by a permanent ceasefire. We emphasized that external actors must cease fueling the conflict through military support to the warring parties. We highlighted the announcement of the June 8 joint statement on the Sudan political track. This is an important document developed by a coalition of multilateral institutions – including the AU, IGAD, Arab League, EU, and UN - reaffirming the international commitment to a peaceful, democratic, and stable future for the country, as well as to sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity.

What a U.S. Embassy CAN and CANNOT do for Americans Abroad: ✅CAN replace your lost or stolen passport ✅CAN help contact your family in an emergency ✅CAN visit and make sure you are being treated fairly if arrested or detained ✅CAN issue a Consular Report of Birth Abroad to document the U.S. citizenship of children born to American parents abroad ✅CAN provide a list of local attorneys and local medical providers who speak English. ❌CANNOT override local laws ❌CANNOT get you out of jail ❌CANNOT pay your personal debts Learn more at travel.state.gov/helpabroad

⚽ 11 U.S. cities are preparing to welcome the world for FIFA World Cup 2026™. 🏟️ Hosting matches gives our great country a chance to show the very best of America.

On Friday, June 5, the United States announced over $240 million in humanitarian and disaster response assistance to Catholic Relief Services (CRS). CRS has global network of local partners, ensuring that assistance reaches the most vulnerable populations efficiently and effectively. It was my pleasure to meet with CRS President and CEO Sean Callahan recently, where we discussed U.S. humanitarian assistance through his organization to crises in Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, and across Africa. CRS has a demonstrated track record of excellent humanitarian service and is a natural partner of choice for global assistance.

The United States welcomes progress on efforts to end the war in Sudan. This joint statement clarifies the unified belief among our partners that the way forward towards peace in Sudan involves dialogue with civilian voices from across Sudan’s active civil society.

Today, after the successful conclusion of the Quintet-hosted consultations with Sudanese political stakeholders, the U.S. is proud to join 12 partner countries and organizations in a joint statement on Sudan’s political track. Advancing an inclusive civilian-led political track is a critical element of achieving durable peace in Sudan, and we strongly support the Quintet’s important work to prepare a dialogue and establish a path for a broader transition. This statement builds on the important outcomes of the Berlin conference on Sudan in April, which brought together numerous countries and organizations to agree on guiding principles for a peaceful and durable resolution of Sudan’s conflict and secured $1.5 billion in humanitarian support. The U.S. will continue to work with our partners around the world and Sudanese stakeholders in the efforts to secure a humanitarian truce and sustained humanitarian access, to support an independent, inclusive, and transparent civilian-led transition.