Tag: Joel Gehrke

National Security

Kerry insists on talks even as Aleppo falls

Joel Gehrke · December 15, 2016 7:55 pm

Graham wants Tillerson to support sanctions against Russian President Vladimir Putin. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

National Security

Graham sets litmus test for Rex Tillerson

Joel Gehrke · December 15, 2016 6:13 pm

Trump names Zinke his interior secretary nominee

Joel Gehrke · December 15, 2016 3:15 pm

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

Violence returned to Aleppo this week despite a cease-fire and new efforts by Russia and Turkey to ensure the remaining rebel fighters can leave the city in the hands of Syrian dictator Bashar Assad, according to reports. (AP Photo)

National Security

Reports: Aleppo cease-fire broken

Joel Gehrke · December 14, 2016 5:18 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

Sen. Chris Coons admitted he was surprised that secretary of state nominee Rex Tillerson supports a carbon tax. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Senate Dem: Tillerson has ‘intriguing’ climate policy ideas

Joel Gehrke · December 13, 2016 11:23 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

National Security

Gates, Rice praise Tillerson pick

Joel Gehrke · December 13, 2016 1:44 pm

National Security

Rubio says he has ‘serious concerns’ about Tillerson

Joel Gehrke · December 13, 2016 9:45 am

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)

National Security

Trump chooses Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson to lead State Department

Joel Gehrke · December 13, 2016 4:11 am