Tag: State Department

Obama Suggests There’s Too Much Media Coverage of Syria Crisis

Jeryl Bier · December 15, 2016 3:30 pm

Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., said that it's "quite possible" Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson won't be confirmed due to concern over his ties to Russia. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

National Security

Dem senator: It’s ‘quite possible’ Tillerson doesn’t get confirmed

Kyle Feldscher · December 15, 2016 1:16 pm

Company moves up retirement date for secretary of state nominee so he can concentrate on being confirmed.

Energy and Environment

Exxon names Tillerson’s replacement after Trump nomination

John Siciliano · December 15, 2016 12:13 am

The State Department issued a travel warning for U.S. citizens in Ukraine, urging them to "be prepared to remain indoors" if violence erupts between Russian-backed separatists and the Ukrainian government during protests. (AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky)

National Security

State Department issues travel warning for Ukraine

Joel Gehrke · December 14, 2016 10:48 pm

"The failure is on the part of the regime and its backers, including Russia and Iran, for the way they continue to try to find a military solution to what should be a political one," John Kirby said. (Image courtesy screenshot)

State Department refuses to admit US failure in Syria

Joel Gehrke · December 14, 2016 7:49 pm

Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn., says he respects President-elect Trump’s selection for secretary of state but there are still questions that need to be answered. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Corker praises Tillerson, still plans tough questions

Kyle Feldscher · December 14, 2016 3:12 pm

Minnesota Democratic Rep. Keith Ellison said that President-elect Trump and Rex Tillerson need to be upfront about Tillerson's Russia connections. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)

DNC hopeful Keith Ellison calls on Rex Tillerson to disclose Russia connections

Kyle Feldscher · December 14, 2016 1:54 pm

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani ordered scientists to begin developing nuclear-powered marine vehicles in response to Congress extending some sanctions on his country, according to a report. (Iranian Presidency Office via AP)

National Security

Report: Iran could violate nuclear deal in response to sanctions extension

Kyle Feldscher · December 14, 2016 1:18 pm

ExxonMobil CEO and chairman Rex W. Tillerson gives a speech at the annual Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on Monday, Nov. 7, 2016. Those attending the conference this week remain worried about low global oil prices. (AP Photo/Jon Gambrell)

How McConnell can rescue Tillerson

Joel Gehrke · December 14, 2016 5:01 am

Obama Was Briefed on Russian Hacking But Did Nothing

Michael Warren · December 13, 2016 8:45 pm

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., said that he is "keeping an open mind" about the nomination of Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson to be secretary of state. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Rand Paul keeping an ‘open mind’ on Tillerson

Al Weaver · December 13, 2016 8:40 pm

The president-elect's selection of Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson for secretary of state is "not particularly surprising," the White House said. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

National Security

White House sneers at Trump’s Tillerson pick

Gabby Morrongiello · December 13, 2016 8:20 pm