# US State Department

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## Timeline

- **2026-04-19**: Discharge Deadline — Final date for Iranian oil to be discharged under the current 30-day waiver.
- **2026-03-25**: Diplomatic Confirmation — Ambassador Romualdez confirms ongoing talks with the US State Department for broader exemptions.
- **2026-03-24**: Emergency Declaration — Philippines declares a one-year national energy emergency due to Middle East war.
- **2026-03-20**: Iranian Oil Waiver — US issues 30-day sanctions waiver for Iranian oil already at sea.
- **2026-03-08**: Public Disclosure — International media outlets report the approval of the emergency weapons package.
- **2026-03-07**: Emergency Determination — Secretary of State issues a formal determination that an emergency exists requiring immediate arms transfer.
- **2026-03-07**: Congressional Notification — Congress is notified of the sale after the emergency waiver has already been applied.
- **2026-03-03**: State Department Memo — Internal memo reveals StateChat is switching to GPT-4.1 from OpenAI.
- **2026-03-02**: Treasury & FHFA Exit — Secretary Scott Bessent and Director William Pulte announce immediate termination of Anthropic use.
- **2026-02-27**: Presidential Directive — President Trump orders government agencies to stop working with Anthropic.
- **2026-02-27**: OpenAI Defense Deal — OpenAI announces a deal for the Defense Department's classified network.

## Recent coverage (3 stories)

### Philippines Seeks US Sanctions Waivers Amid National Energy Emergency
2026-03-25 02:08:48 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

The Philippines has declared a one-year national energy emergency, prompting high-level negotiations with the US State Department for sanctions waivers to import oil from Iran, Venezuela, and Russia. This strategic pivot aims to stabilize a 45-day fuel buffer as Middle East volatility threatens regional energy security.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/philippines-us-sanctions-waivers-energy-emergency

### US State Dept Bypasses Congress for Emergency Israel Arms Sale
2026-03-07 18:42:24 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

The US State Department has invoked emergency authorities to approve a weapons sale to Israel, bypassing the standard 30-day Congressional review period. This regulatory maneuver utilizes the Arms Export Control Act to expedite the delivery of military equipment amid escalating regional tensions.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/us-state-dept-emergency-arms-sale-israel-regulation

### US State Department Pivots to OpenAI as Anthropic Faces Federal Ban
2026-03-03 02:09:28 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

The US State Department is transitioning its 'StateChat' platform to OpenAI's GPT-4.1, following a presidential directive to phase out Anthropic's technology across federal agencies. This move, which includes the Treasury and FHFA, marks a significant shift in AI procurement strategy and highlights a growing rift over technology guardrails and national security risk.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/us-state-department-openai-anthropic-ban

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