Rex Tillerson

Democratic lawmakers urge Tillerson to stop Israeli trial

32 Democratic congressmen urge US Secretary of State to intervene on behalf of activist who entered closed military zone.

Religious leaders urge Tillerson to appoint anti-Semitism envoy

ADL, religious leaders of various faiths, call on US Secretary of State to fill position of envoy to monitor and combat anti-Semitism.

Tillerson, Lavrov discuss Syria

Russian Foreign Minister speaks with Secretary of State, urges him to prevent "provocations" against Syrian government forces.

President Trump is fully authorized to destroy Iran in Syria

Tillerson calls on China to pressure North Korea

Secretary of State urges Chinese officials to apply greater diplomatic and economic pressure on North Korea.

Tillerson hints: We may replace UNHRC

Secretary of State hints the U.S. may replace the UNHRC if it doesn't significantly reform its blatant anti-Israel bias.

Israel: PA never stopped paying terrorists

Israeli officials contradict US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, who said the PA agreed to stop payments to terrorists.

PA still paying terrorists, despite US claims

Senior official denies claim by Secretary of State Rex Tillerson that PA has 'changed its policy' regarding funding of jailed terrorists.

Tillerson: PA will stop paying terrorists

Secretary of State says the PA has changed its policy of paying families of convicted terrorists following pressure from Washington.

US Ambassador to Qatar resigns

Move comes as Sunni Arab nations cut off diplomatic relations with Qatar over support for terrorism.

Trump to Qatar: Stop funding terror

President Trump says Qatar has funded terror "at a very high level."

Tillerson: 'Trump placed heavy pressure' during Israel visit

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson claims President Trump pressured both Netanyahu and Abbas to compromise their positions during visit.

ZOA "Shocked" at Tillerson's Stance on Jerusalem – and Tel Aviv

'Only the blind cannot point to Jerusalem as the center of Judaism and Israel,' ZOA states.

Tillerson: Western Wall part of Jerusalem

US Secretary of State says Western Wall is part of Jerusalem, but does not comment on sovereignty.

Tillerson: I'll speak with Iran's FM 'at the right time'

Secretary of State doesn't rule out direct talks with Iran, but says he has no plans to call Iranian counterpart.

Tillerson urged to deport Nazi guard living in Queens

New York congressman writes Secretary of State, demanding he take action to deport 92-year-old Nazi death camp guard Jakiw Palij.

Report: Jewish GOP donor furious over embassy move delay

Billionaire and Republican donor Sheldon Adelson reportedly furious over comments by Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on embassy move.

'We still haven't heard from Trump on embassy move'

'Trump promised to move the embassy to Jerusalem, and we expect him to follow through,' says Minister Uri Ariel.

Watch: 'Trump carefully considering moving embassy to Jerusalem'

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson addresses President Trump's pending decision to move US Embassy to Jerusalem - or leave it in Tel Aviv.

Tillerson to UN: Act before North Korea does

Secretary of State calls for campaign of pressure to force North Korea to halt to its nuclear and ballistic missile programs.

Tillerson: China threatened to sanction North Korea

Secretary of State says China has threatened to sanction North Korea if it carries out another nuclear test.

United States 'prepared to defend itself'

Tillerson, Mattis and Coats clarify that the U.S. seeks the peaceful denuclearization of North Korea but is prepared to defend itself.

Tillerson: Iran deal a 'failure'

Secretary of State criticizes Iran nuclear deal, announces comprehensive review of the agreement.

US and Russia work to lower tensions

Russian Foreign Minister tells US Secretary of State that Russia views US attacks on Syria as violation of international law.

Rex Tillerson: Assad era is coming to an end

US Secretary of State says Russia has aligned itself with Iranians, Hezbollah, needs to choose whether to be part of a better future or not.

Tillerson: Coalition forming to pressure Assad

Secretary of State says steps are underway on international coalition to pressure Syrian President.

Tillerson: Russia should rethink its support of Assad

Secretary of State calls on Russia to think carefully about its support for Syrian President in light of chemical weapons attack.

Tillerson: ISIS leader's death a matter of time

Secretary of State says death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is imminent.

Tillerson: North Korea need not fear us

Secretary of State says Washington will take tougher strategy on North Korea.

Liberman to Tillerson: UNHRC degrades Israel

Israeli Defense Minister asks Secretary of State to reconsider American policy towards UNHRC and UNRWA.

Report: US considers quitting UN Human Rights Council

No immediate withdrawal expected ahead of council’s Monday session

Report: State Dep. officials barred from Trump-Netanyahu meeting

Senior State Department bureaucrats fired days after being barred from Trump-Netanyahu meeting.

Netanyahu invites Tillerson to Israel

Netanyahu and Secretary of State discuss regional issues, including Iran.

Watch: China warns US of nuclear war if Trump doesn't back off

Due to heightened growth in military presence by China America signals warning, China replies with threats of nuclear war.

Watch: Swearing in of Secretary of State Rex Tillerson

New Secretary of State Rex Tillerson sworn in at the White House.

Rex Tillerson confirmed as Secretary of State

The Senate confirmed Wednesday Rex Tillerson as Secretary of State by a 56 to 43 vote despite concerns about his commercial ties to Russia.

Senate committee approves Tillerson for Secretary of State

Senate Foreign Relations Committee votes in favor of sending Rex Tillerson's nomination as Secretary of State to the full Senate.

Rubio will Support Tillerson for Secretary of State

Senator Marco Rubio announced his support on Monday morning for President Donald Trump’s nominee for secretary of state, Rex Tillerson.

Republican Senators to vote in favor of Trump's Sec'y of State

Senators John McCain and Lindsey Graham will vote in favor of Rex Tillerson despite their concerns over his ties with Russia.

Trump's Sec'y of State falls into J-Street trap over PA state

Opinion: Nominee for Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson, lured into offering support for Palestinian statehood, two-state solution.

Secretary of State nominee: Israel is our most important ally

Rex Tillerson blasts the Obama administration's attitude towards Israel, says PA must demonstrate it is serious about peace talks.

Can Trump construct a new world order?

It's official: Trump taps Rex Tillerson for secretary of state

President-elect nominates chairman and CEO of Exxon Mobil, who is close to the Russian leadership, as secretary of state.