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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 · contestedHearing increases public friction exposure.