Tag: State Department

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

The State Department said it wasn't aware of the effort between Russia and Turkey to negotiate a safe passage for rebel fighters looking to leave Aleppo. (AP Photo/Ivan Sekretarev)

National Security

State Dept. unaware of Russia, Turkey deal on Syria cease-fire

Pete Kasperowicz · December 13, 2016 8:20 pm

Tillerson has business ties to Russia that senators in both parties are sure to explore. (AP Photo/RIA-Novosti, Mikhail Klimentyev, Presidential Press Service)

Beltway Confidential

Tillerson nomination shines spotlight on Trump, Russia

W. James Antle III · December 13, 2016 6:06 pm

The retaking of Aleppo is a major victory for Syrian dictator Bashar Assad, depriving U.S.-backed rebels and anti-Assad jihadists of their most important city and driving a geographic wedge between the remaining rebel-held regions. (SANA via AP)

Report: Assad recaptures major Syrian city

Joel Gehrke · December 13, 2016 5:43 pm

"It should have eliminated him, frankly," Pelosi, D-Calif., said on MSNBC. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

National Security

Pelosi: Tillerson’s ‘fawning’ over Russia disqualifies him

Susan Ferrechio · December 13, 2016 5:43 pm

Former Vice President Dick Cheney endorses President-elect Trump's nomination of Rex Tillerson to serve as secretary of state. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Cheney cheers Tillerson nomination

Susan Crabtree · December 13, 2016 4:54 pm

Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson, President-elect Trump's selection for the secretary of state post, has drawn early opposition from a trio of key Republicans who could band together and would only need just one more Republican on their side to block him. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

National Security

Tillerson pick sets up confirmation battle

Susan Crabtree · December 13, 2016 4:49 pm

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Rex Tillerson "will bring these critical skills, knowledge and capabilities into an important role after eight years of the Obama administration's uncertain leadership." (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

McConnell backs Tillerson

Susan Ferrechio · December 13, 2016 4:10 pm

A Republican congressman said that Rex Tillerson, the president-elect's pick for secretary for state, needs to divest all his holdings in Exxon Mobil before he leads the nation's diplomatic efforts. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

GOP lawmaker calls on Rex Tillerson to divest from Exxon Mobil

Kyle Feldscher · December 13, 2016 3:29 pm

National Security

Gates, Rice praise Tillerson pick

Joel Gehrke · December 13, 2016 1:44 pm

ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson, who is President-elect Trump's pick for secretary of state, has experience negotiating with countries like Russia. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

National Security

Trump spokesman: Rex Tillerson will be willing to tell Vladimir Putin ‘no’

Kyle Feldscher · December 13, 2016 12:52 pm

National Security

Rubio says he has ‘serious concerns’ about Tillerson

Joel Gehrke · December 13, 2016 9:45 am