A group of leading senators is calling on newly installed Secretary of State Rex Tillerson to immediately launch an investigation into efforts by the Obama administration to sway foreign elections by sending taxpayer funds to “extreme and sometimes violent political activists” that promote leftist causes, according to a copy of the letter…
Dear Secretary Tillerson…
60+ Countries Gathering to Discuss Islamic Strategy…
The Trump administration has invited more than 60 nations and international organizations to Washington later this month for a strategy session on how to counter the Islamic State after a widely expected U.S.-backed military assault on the extremists’ home base. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will lead a two-day gathering of a global coalition focused […]
Mattis Signals No Quick Changes to U.S.-Russia Ties…
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. Russia’s support for Ukrainian separatists was underscored as a test case of its willingness to change behavior. At a NATO meeting in Brussels, U.S. Defense Secretary […]
Secretary of State Tillerson Addresses His New 75k Employees–Hi, I’m the new guy”…
Secretary Tillerson introduced himself to his new staff after attending the National Prayer Breakfast today. His remarks are brief and supportive to a staff of 75k located in D.C. and around the world. He’s a rather impressive leader who is more than capable to provide a new vision and direction in U.S. national/foreign policy and […]
Tillerson Confirmed…Heads to State…
The Senate voted to confirm former Exxon CEO Rex Tillerson as President Donald Trump’s Secretary of State Wednesday afternoon, 56 to 43. The confirmation came after long and contentious hearings, with Senators questioning him about Big Oil, ties to Russia, and Iran. Tillerson also compared the Iraq War to the disastrous Libya invasion, saying on […]
Rocky Start to Trump’ State Dept Nominee, While Chao’s Hearing for Sec’y of Transportation Dept Was a Breeze…
Rex Tillerson got a rough reception during his confirmation hearing for secretary of State Wednesday, at times coming under fire from both parties on issues ranging from Russia to climate change. Democrats assailed Tillerson over Exxon Mobil’s lobbying on Russia sanctions during his tenure as CEO of the oil giant. Those questions put Tillerson on […]
Capitol Hill Hosts Nine Confirmation Hearings this Week for Trump Cabinet…
There will be nine confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet nominees this week. “The Trump cabinet nominees understand how to lead organizations to success and I think you can see this reflected in their approaches to hearings regarding this week. They’re listening, they’re learning, they’re preparing,” Spicer told reporters on Monday morning…
What is Henry Kissinger Up To? by Paul Craig Roberts…
The English language Russian news agency, Sputnik, reports that former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger is advising US president-elect Donald Trump how to “bring the United States and Russia closer together to offset China’s military buildup”…