Rex Tillerson
Tillerson Sets Date with NATO, Ending No-Show Uproar
Tillerson's potential no-show had increased unease caused by U.S. President Donald Trump's description of NATO as "obsolete" during his election campaign.
NATO To Work With Tillerson on Date for Talks
Tillerson had initially decided to skip talks set for April 5-6 in Brussels, unsettling European allies who have questioned President Donald Trump's commitment to the alliance.
Tillerson Vows Refugee Safe Zones, Up Pressure on ISIS
Although it was unclear how the zones would work, safe havens could ratchet up U.S. military involvement in Syria and mark a departure from President Obama's more cautious approach.
Tillerson Urges Senate to Ratify Montenegro NATO Status
Tillerson argued that Montenegro's membership in the alliance would support greater integration, democratic reform, trade, security and stability among its neighbors.
Tillerson Proposes New Dates for NATO Meeting
Tillerson's decision to miss his first meeting with NATO foreign ministers unsettled European allies who worried it reopened questions about President Trump's commitment to the alliance.
North Korea Dismisses U.S. 'Strategic Patience' Warning
A North Korean spokesperson said the North would push forward with its nuclear plans.
Tillerson to Skip NATO Meeting, Visit Russia in April
The decisions to skip the NATO meeting and to visit Moscow risked feeding a perception that Trump may be putting U.S. dealings with big powers before those of smaller nations.
Trump Weighing Broad Sanctions Against N. Korea
While the long-standing option of pre-emptive military strikes against North Korea is not off the table, the new administration is giving priority for now to less-risky options.
Positive Tone, Little Substance in China Visit
Both sides stuck to the diplomatic script in the secretary of state's meeting with his Chinese counterparts.
Tillerson: North Korea Strategic Patience Over
Trump's secretary of state said military action would be an option if North Korea continued to ramp up its weapons program.
Will Tillerson's Asia Visit Help U.S.-China Relations?
The secretary of state and President Trump have been critical of China in recent weeks.
Senate Intel Chairman to Hold Hearings on Trump/Russia
"It will happen," Republican Senator Richard Burr told reporters after a closed committee meeting.
Tillerson to Press China on North Korea in First Visit
Chances of Tillerson persuading China to do more to curb North Korea's weapons programs appear scant, given China's anger at the deployment of a U.S. anti-missile system in South Korea.
Rex Tillerson Used an Alias to Discuss Climate Change
New York's attorney general said it found Tillerson had used an email address under the pseudonym "Wayne Tracker" for at least six years.
Trump to Host China's Xi in April at Mar-a-Lago
Tentatively scheduled for April 6-7, U.S. online media outlet Axios reported, the meeting is aimed at mending ties after strong criticism of China by Trump during the campaign.
Tillerson Recuses Himself From Keystone Pipeline Issues
Greenpeace argued in its letter that Exxon Mobil would "directly and predictably" benefit from the approval of Keystone XL because the firm has investments in Canadian oil sands.
U.S. Will Host 68-Nation Meeting on ISIS Fight
The State Department said it would be the first meeting of the full coalition since December 2014, shortly after it was founded.
Trump's New Russian Ambassador Isn't His Biggest Fan
The experienced diplomat takes the role amid investigations into Trump's ties with Russia.
State Dept.'s Rollout of Human Rights Report Criticized
Tillerson declined to unveil the report in person, breaking with precedent established during both Democratic and Republican administrations.
China Open to "Mutually Beneficial" Economic Relations
China's state news agency, Xinhua, quoted Yang as saying China was willing to work with Washington "to enhance exchanges on all levels from top down" and to broaden communication and coordination on regional and global issues, while respecting "each other's core interests and major concerns."
Mexico Expresses 'Worry and Irritation' to Trump Envoys
The U.S. government this week angered Mexico by saying it was seeking to deport many illegal immigrants to Mexico if they entered the United States from there, regardless of their nationality.
Mexico Calls Trump's New Immigration Rules 'Hostile'
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security unveiled plans on Tuesday to consider almost all illegal immigrants subject to deportation.
Tillerson Moves to Affirm Constructive Ties with China
The call appeared to be the latest effort by the world's two largest economies to put relations back on an even keel after a rocky start following U.S. President Donald Trump's November election victory.
Tillerson Played Key Role in Trump's 'One China' Shift
The successful intervention by Tillerson, suggests that in a White House-dominated administration, the new secretary of state could help drive decisions on some geopolitical issues.
Tillerson Calls Mexico, Canada, Addresses Dissenters
Within hours of starting the job, Tillerson reached out by phone to counterparts from Mexico and Canada, and met with German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel, department officials said.
GOP Wants to Recall a Big Oil Transparency Provision
As former Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson takes over the State Department, anti-corruption rules may be overturned before they go into effect.
Tillerson's Job Got Harder Before It Even Began
In the 12 days since Trump's inauguration, however, the White House has taken steps that foreign policy professionals view as self-inflicted wounds.
Senate Confirms Rex Tillerson as Secretary of State
Despite concerns about the former Exxon Mobil CEO's ties to Russia, he won a 53-42 vote.
Multiple State Department Officials Abruptly Resign
Under Secretary for Management Patrick Kennedy and acting Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Thomas Countryman both plan to leave their posts by Friday, the officials said.
Senate Committee Narrowly Backs Tillerson for State
The U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted 11-10 to approve Tillerson, with every committee Republican backing Tillerson and every Democrat opposing his nomination.