Operational Updates

U.S. State Department public schedule for January 20, 2026

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Key takeaways

  • Secretary Marco Rubio will attend meetings and briefings at the Department of State and the White House.
  • Deputy Secretary Michael J. Rigas is traveling to Thailand and Japan from January 20–27, 2026.
  • Under Secretary Sarah B. Rogers is traveling to Switzerland from January 16–21, 2026; Assistant Secretary Caleb Orr is traveling to Panama from January 20–22, 2026.
  • Senior Bureau Official Brendan P. Hanrahan meets with Hungarian National Assembly Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Zsolt Nemeth at 3:00 p.m. (closed press coverage).
  • Hanrahan will attend the Holland on the Hill New Year’s Reception hosted by the Embassy of the Netherlands in Washington, D.C., at 5:30 p.m. (media determined by host).
  • No Department Press Briefing is scheduled for January 20, 2026.

Follow Up Questions

What are the responsibilities of the Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources?Expand

The Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources serves as the Department’s chief operating officer and principal adviser to the Secretary on management, budgets and resources; oversees planning, evaluation and resource-allocation processes; supervises operational programs (including foreign assistance); advises on major personnel and security matters; and represents the Department in interagency and international management forums.

What does the Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy do?Expand

The Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy leads U.S. public diplomacy and outreach: directing efforts to inform and influence foreign publics, expand people-to-people ties, and coordinate programs and messaging (e.g., educational and cultural exchanges, Global Public Affairs, policy and planning) to advance U.S. foreign-policy objectives.

Who is Zsolt Nemeth and what is his role in the Hungarian National Assembly?Expand

Zsolt Németh is a Hungarian politician (Fidesz) and economist who serves as Chair of the National Assembly’s Foreign Affairs Committee (since 2014) and is a deputy floor leader of the Fidesz parliamentary group; he has also held senior foreign-policy posts for Hungary.

What does “(CLOSED PRESS COVERAGE)” mean for a meeting?Expand

“(CLOSED PRESS COVERAGE)” means the meeting is not open to journalists or general media coverage; press are excluded and details are typically not released publicly except by official summaries or later statements.

What is “Holland on the Hill” and who organizes that event?Expand

“Holland on the Hill” is an annual congressional/diplomatic reception and program in Washington, D.C., organized by the Embassy of the Netherlands and associated Dutch diplomatic and cultural partners to engage U.S. lawmakers, staff, and Washington audiences on Dutch–U.S. ties.

What does “(MEDIA DETERMINED BY HOST)” mean for attendance and press access at an embassy reception?Expand

“(MEDIA DETERMINED BY HOST)” means the event organizer (here, the embassy) decides which media outlets may attend or cover the reception; press access is subject to the host’s invitation, accreditation, or media‑selection rules rather than open admission.

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