Mar 14 Tillerson used alias in emails on climate change, New York AG says By David Koenig, Associated Press The AG is investigating whether Exxon, where Tillerson was CEO, deceived investors and the public by hiding for decades what it knew about the link between fossil fuels and climate change. Continue reading
Mar 13 Watch 4:45 Why is Rex Tillerson keeping a low profile? By PBS News Hour Rex Tillerson is the lowest-profile secretary of state in modern times. As he prepares for high-stakes visits to Asian nations, there's news that he won't be taking press corps, one of a number of unusual changes in how the State… Continue watching
Mar 13 Tillerson heads to Asia with North Korea tensions high By Matthew Lee, Matthew Pennington, Associated Press Secretary of State Rex Tillerson plunges this week into the increasingly volatile situation in North Asia with visits to Japan, South Korea and China, the region's central players for dealing with North Korea's missile launches and nuclear tests. Complicating the… Continue reading
Feb 23 Watch 9:25 U.S. and Mexico share diplomatic dialogue amid tensions By PBS News Hour The two heads of the State and Homeland Security Departments traveled to Mexico for what was originally seen as a fence-mending mission after months of diplomatic turbulence. But with new, tougher U.S. immigration policies taking shape, the visit was what… Continue watching
Feb 23 U.S., Mexico at odds over deportation as top officials meet By Josh Lederman, Associated Press MEXICO CITY — Mexico's mounting unease and resentment over President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown are looming over a gathering of U.S. and Mexican leaders that the U.S. had hoped would project a strong future for relations between neighbors. Continue reading
Feb 16 Top Trump envoys signal no quick changes to U.S.-Russia ties By Matthew Lee, Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press The Trump administration signaled Thursday there will be no change soon in U.S.-Russian relations, putting the onus on Moscow to prove itself if it wants closer cooperation with Washington. Continue reading
Feb 16 Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says Russia must honor Ukraine deal By Associated Press The former Exxon Mobil CEO met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov for the first time. Continue reading
Feb 14 Flynn exit creates vacuum that Trump’s pragmatists may fill By Josh Lederman, Associated Press The dramatic departure of President Donald Trump's hard-hitting national security adviser creates a vacuum of power and raises a key question: Will the pragmatists in the administration now gain clout?… Continue reading
Feb 02 Watch News Wrap: Tillerson urges State Department employees to put aside differences By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Thursday, newly sworn-in Secretary of State Rex Tillerson praised the work force at the State Department and said he understands their frustrations with the new administration, but urged employees to set aside any political differences with… Continue watching
Feb 02 Tillerson: Diplomats must be a team despite personal beliefs By Josh Lederman, Associated Press Making his debut as America's global envoy, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson sought Thursday to reassure U.S. diplomats who are anxious after a turbulent first two weeks of President Donald Trump's presidency. Continue reading