U.S. Department of State:The Week at State: March 20, 2026 - March 26, 2026

 

March 20 – 26 Secretary Rubio travels on March 27 to Cernay-la-Ville, France, to advance key U.S. interests at the G7 Foreign Affairs Ministerial. Here’s what happened at State this week.  President Trump gave an update on Operation Epic Fury. The Trump Administration brought home Dennis Coyle after captivity in Afghanistan. The First Lady welcomed 45 member nations to the Inaugural Coalition Summit for Fostering the Future Together. President Trump Provides an Update on Operation Epic Fury President Trump spoke to the press upon his departure from Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Florida, March 23. (White House/Molly Riley) President Trump announced “very good and productive conversations regarding a complete and total resolution of our hostilities in the Middle East.” As Operation Epic Fury proceeds, the Department of State continues to take historic action to assist American citizens, who wish to depart the Middle East, return to the United States. Since February 28, more than 70,000 Americans have left the Middle East and returned to the United States. We have provided security guidance and travel assistance to more than 50,000 U.S. citizens and chartered over 60 flights from the region. Americans in the Middle East who need assistance can call the U.S. Department of State, 24/7, at +1-202-501-4444. U.S. Brings Home American Imprisoned in Afghanistan Dennis Coyle, an American unjustly imprisoned in Afghanistan in January of 2025, returned to the United States on March 25 thanks to the determination of President Trump. Coyle joins over 100 Americans who have been freed in the past 15 months under President Trump’s second term in office. While thanking the United Arab Emirates and Qatar for their support in securing Coyle’s release in a statement, Secretary Rubio noted the important work still to be done. “We are still seeking the immediate return of Mahmood Habibi, Paul Overby, and all other unjustly detained Americans,” the Secretary said. “The Taliban must end their practice of hostage diplomacy.” Fostering a Future with Technology and Education For the Fostering the Future Together Summit on Tuesday, March 24, at the U.S. State Department, First Lady Melania Trump convened First Spouses from 45 countries. (Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks) First Lady Melania Trump welcomed international leaders and technology innovators to the U.S. Department of State to advance “Fostering the Future Together,” a global coalition focused on empowering children through technology and education.  The First Lady stressed that children’s needs must rise above politics and borders, urging members to expand access to digital learning tools while strengthening online protections.  Participants discussed EdTech tools, AI in education, online safety, and digital literacy, highlighting the importance of research, regional engagement, and public‑private partnerships. Leading U.S. tech companies joined the effort as well. News You May Have Missed Secretary Rubio will travel to France for the G7 Foreign Affairs Ministerial. The United States launched a new $25 million effort to support the return and rehabilitation of forcibly relocated Ukrainian children. The State Department announced the launch of the Pax Silica Fund to support secure and reliable semiconductor supply chains. The State Department is launching the Bureau of Emerging Threats to counter threats in cyberspace, outer space, and critical infrastructure. The United States imposed sanctions to disrupt a global financial network supporting Hizballah. Secretary Rubio congratulated Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on his re-election. Note to Our Readers  We welcome feedback at EmailTeam@state.gov  Was this forwarded to you? Subscribe to The Week at State for weekly updates on important work, activities, and news straight from the State Department. Useful links Travel advisories and updates for U.S. Citizens Did you know that you can invite a State Department official to speak at your school, business, or organization? Learn about what we do through the firsthand experience of one of our representatives.  Read More at State.gov

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