U.S. State Department

Florida Sen. Marco Rubio focused much of his confirmation hearing for secretary of state warning that without a swift and substantive policy shifts, China will remain the “biggest threat” to American prosperity in the 21st century.

House Democrats accused the president of trying to protect Secretary of State Mike Pompeo from investigation by firing the State Department inspector general, Steve Linick.

On Monday a federal judge blocked Defense Distributed from publishing 3D-printable files online. Now that company says it will send the plans directly to customers who want them.

President Nicolas Maduro on Tuesday expelled the top U.S. diplomat in Venezuela and his deputy for allegedly conspiring against his government and...