Secretary of State (incumbent — update)
cabinet · us-secretary-state
Cabinet principal for foreign policy.
Formal power
88
Position-derived
Political influence
46.7
Event model
Conflict index
9
Opposition / stress
X signal (aux)
—
Not formal power
Power status (rules): Stable Actor
AI insight (federal_ai_cache)
Secretary of State Maintains Stable Position Amid Legislative Scrutiny
The incumbent Secretary of State has been in office since January 26, 2021, overseeing the Department of State.
Status: Stable
- Testified at a congressional oversight hearing on March 26, 2026, indicating potential friction between the legislative and executive branches.
The Secretary faces some legislative scrutiny, as indicated by the recent oversight hearing, but remains in a stable position.
Continued engagement with Congress is essential to navigate potential conflicts and maintain influence.
Current / past positions
Secretary of State
2021-01-26 → present · active
Source: congressional · Confidence: confirmed
Recent federal events (involvement)
Cabinet principal testifies on Hill
2026-03-26 · contested · reputable_media
Oversight hearing; signals legislative–executive friction (illustrative).
Role: defended · Stance: support
Causal consequences (where this actor is target)
Cabinet principal testifies on Hill
- conflict: 6 · contested — Hearing increases public friction exposure.