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U.S. Embassy Supports Lao TESOL Conference in Luang Prabang
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Strengthening efforts to combat human trafficking
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FIFA World Cup 2026™

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Chargé d’affaires a.i./Deputy Chief of Mission Michelle Y. Outlaw
Michelle Y. Outlaw
Chargée d’Affaires
Michelle Y. Outlaw
Chargée d’Affaires
In January 2026, Michelle Y. Outlaw assumed duties as Chargée d’affaires, ad interim (CDA, a.i.) at the U.S. Embassy in Vientiane, where she arrived as Deputy Chief of Mission in August 2023. A career member of the Senior Foreign Service, CDA Outlaw joined the U.S. Department of State in June of 2005.
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Chargé d’affaires a.i. Michelle Y. Outlaw
Chargé d’affaires a.i./Deputy Chief of Mission Michelle Y. Outlaw
Michelle Y. Outlaw
Chargée d’Affaires
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Donald J. Trump
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Marco Rubio
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JD Vance
Vice President of the United States
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Marco Rubio
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Donald J. Trump
President of the United States
Donald J. Trump
President of the United States
Donald J. Trump serves as the 47th President of the United States. He also served as the 45th.
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JD Vance
Vice President of the United States
JD Vance
Vice President of the United States
JD Vance serves as the 50th Vice President of the United States.
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Marco Rubio
U.S. Secretary of State
Marco Rubio
U.S. Secretary of State
Marco Rubio serves as the 72nd United States Secretary of State.
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Where 250 years of American heritage is on display
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Where 250 years of American heritage is on display

Where 250 years of American heritage is on display

New York counts down to 250th with timeless tradition
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New York counts down to 250th with timeless tradition

New York counts down to 250th with timeless tradition

America’s 250th birthday party goes international
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America’s 250th birthday party goes international

America’s 250th birthday party goes international

U.S. Department of State Reports

Religious Freedom Report 2023         Human Rights Report 2023

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2024 Trafficking in Persons Report

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TIP Report 2024
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2023 Trafficking in Persons Report
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2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices
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2022 Report on International Religious Freedom
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TIP Report 2024
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2023 Trafficking in Persons Report
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2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices
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2022 Report on International Religious Freedom

Policy & History

Policy

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