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Distorting history: Accusing Israel of doctoring Abbas video

A video showing Abbas ordering child murder was not believed by US Sec. of State. He only had to do some homework.

Distorting history: Accusing Israel of doctoring Abbas video

Tillerson denies trying to undermine Trump

Former Secretary of State denies Nikki Haley's claims that he worked to undermine Trump's agenda.

Tillerson denies trying to undermine Trump

Rex Tillerson: Netanyahu 'played' Trump

Former US Secretary of State accuses PM Netanyahu of sharing 'misinformation' with president, calls him 'Machiavellian.'

Rex Tillerson: Netanyahu 'played' Trump

Tillerson accuses Jared Kushner of going rogue on foreign policy

'It makes me angry', says ex-Secretary of State of Jared Kushner, accusing him of going rogue on foreign policy.

Tillerson accuses Jared Kushner of going rogue on foreign policy

Saudi crown prince: I have Jared Kushner ‘in my pocket’

Saudi prince boasts of exerting influence over President Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser Jared Kushner.

Saudi crown prince: I have Jared Kushner ‘in my pocket’

Tillerson was no friend

Tillerson was no friend

Has Tillerson's dismissal made Trump's position clearer?

One of the troubling facts after Secretary of State was fired is is that we still do not know enough about Trump's foreign policy.

Has Tillerson's dismissal made Trump's position clearer?

Iranian official: U.S. determined to leave nuclear deal

Iran's deputy foreign minister says dismissal of Tillerson shows that Washington is set on quitting the nuclear deal.

Iranian official: U.S. determined to leave nuclear deal

Polish President refused call from Tillerson

Aides to Polish President Andrzej Duda confirm he refused a call from then-U.S. Secretary of State about controversial Holocaust law.

Polish President refused call from Tillerson

Trump: I fired Tillerson over Iran nuclear deal

President Trump says Tillerson's support for Iran nuclear deal was reason for termination. 'I wanted to break the deal, he disagreed.'

Trump: I fired Tillerson over Iran nuclear deal

White House fires top Tillerson aide Steve Goldstein

Aide fired after disputing WH account on firing on Trump's Secretary of State.

White House fires top Tillerson aide Steve Goldstein

Trump’s peace plan doesn’t sound like Trump

Trump’s peace plan doesn’t sound like Trump

State Dep. official: US, Israel like junior high buddies

State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert says US-Israel relationship akin to friendship between junior high students.

State Dep. official: US, Israel like junior high buddies

US mediating between Israel and Lebanon

Disagreement exists over borders of maritime area between the countries, where gas reservoirs exist.

US mediating between Israel and Lebanon

Tillerson not planning to stop in Israel during Mideast tour

Secretary of State keeping tabs on situation in northern border but not planning on stopping in Israel during his tour of the Middle East.

Tillerson not planning to stop in Israel during Mideast tour

Tillerson 'disappointed' after Polish bill signed

Secretary of State expresses concern that controversial Polish law "affects freedom of speech and academic inquiry".

Tillerson 'disappointed' after Polish bill signed

U.S. and Argentina to cooperate against Hezbollah

United States and Argentina to work together more closely to cut off Lebanese terrorist group's funding networks in Latin America.

U.S. and Argentina to cooperate against Hezbollah

US adds Hamas leader to list of global terrorists

US government imposes sanctions on terror leader Ismail Haniyeh. Secretary of State: 'An important step in denying resources for terror.'

US adds Hamas leader to list of global terrorists

U.S. to send experts to Europe to discuss Iran deal

Secretary of State says he sees progress in getting European support for new sanctions against Iran.

U.S. to send experts to Europe to discuss Iran deal

Tillerson vows continued pressure on North Korea

Secretary of State and Canadian counterpart form international group to increase pressure on North Korea.

Tillerson vows continued pressure on North Korea

Tillerson backtracks on North Korea

Secretary of State says North Korea must "earn its way back" to the negotiating table.

Tillerson backtracks on North Korea

No embassy move during Trump's first term, Tillerson says

After suggesting embassy would be moved within 2 years, Tillerson says move unlikely to be completed during Trump's first term.

No embassy move during Trump's first term, Tillerson says

State Department: Now isn't the time to talk to North Korea

State Department says North Korea has shown no sign of a willingness to halt its missile and nuclear testing.

State Department: Now isn't the time to talk to North Korea

Tillerson: We're ready to talk with North Korea

Secretary of State says Washington willing to talk with North Korea but the military is ready to act if necessary.

Tillerson: We're ready to talk with North Korea

State Department to begin process of moving embassy immediately

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says US to get to work immediately to fulfill Trump's pledge to move embassy to Jerusalem.

State Department to begin process of moving embassy immediately

'Tillerson enjoys his job'

State Department spokeswoman refutes reports that Trump intends to replace Secretary of State, says Tillerson plans to stay on.

'Tillerson enjoys his job'

White House mum on report Secretary of State will be fired

White House refuses to confirm or deny report that Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will be fired.

White House mum on report Secretary of State will be fired

Report: Trump to dump Tillerson, replace him with CIA chief

NYT claims President Trump planning to install Iran deal opponents Mike Pompeo, Tom Cotton to State Dept., CIA in coming weeks.

Report: Trump to dump Tillerson, replace him with CIA chief

Trump declares North Korea a state sponsor of terrorism

U.S. President says there will be more sanctions against North Korea after declaring it a state sponsor of terrorism.

Trump declares North Korea a state sponsor of terrorism

Tillerson and Saudi FM discuss corruption probe

Secretary of State speaks to Saudi Foreign Minister following crackdown on corruption in the kingdom.

Tillerson and Saudi FM discuss corruption probe

Trump hints Tillerson may be replaced

President tells Fox News he's unsure if Tillerson will be serving out full term.

Trump hints Tillerson may be replaced

Tillerson: Diplomatic efforts with North Korea will continue

Secretary of State says diplomatic efforts vis-a-vis North Korea will continue "until the first bomb drops".

Tillerson: Diplomatic efforts with North Korea will continue

Tillerson says US won't walk away from Iran deal

United States Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says Trump won't scrap nuclear deal in his speech Friday concerning Iran agreement.

Tillerson says US won't walk away from Iran deal

Turkish FM, Tillerson speak amid latest crisis

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu speaks with Secretary of State after both sides suspend visas.

Turkish FM, Tillerson speak amid latest crisis

State Department: Tillerson didn't call Trump a 'moron'

State Department spokeswoman strongly denies reported that Secretary of State had called Trump a "moron".

State Department: Tillerson didn't call Trump a 'moron'

Tillerson denies he considered resigning

Secretary of State blasts NBC News report which claimed he considered resigning, affirms his commitment to Trump.

Tillerson denies he considered resigning

Mattis backs diplomatic solution to North Korea crisis

U.S. Defense Secretary says the Pentagon backs Tillerson's effort to find a diplomatic solution to the crisis with North Korea.

Mattis backs diplomatic solution to North Korea crisis

Sen. Schumer: Don’t return trove of Jewish artifacts to Iraq

Senate Minority Leader urges Secretary of State Rex Tillerson to find home for Iraqi Jewish Archive outside Iraq.

Sen. Schumer: Don’t return trove of Jewish artifacts to Iraq

NY congressional delegation urges deportation of ex-Nazi guard

All NY Congressmen send letter to US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson urging him to deport concentration camp guard living in Queens.

NY congressional delegation urges deportation of ex-Nazi guard

Trump: 'Waste of time' to negotiate with North Korea

US President tells Secretary of State to 'save his energy' in face of North Korean intransigence, vows to do 'what is necessary.'

Trump: 'Waste of time' to negotiate with North Korea

Tillerson: We're communicating with North Korea

Secretary of State says the United States is directly communicating with North Korea but it has shown no interest in dialogue.

Tillerson: We're communicating with North Korea

Tillerson: The Iran deal has to change

Secretary of State says the Iran nuclear agreement must be changed or the U.S. will not be able to remain part of it.

Tillerson: The Iran deal has to change

State Dept to Arutz Sheva: No attempt to take back Israel aid

US denies report Secretary of State seeks to retrieve $75 million in aid. 'Administration committed to ensuring Israel receives all aid.'

State Dept to Arutz Sheva: No attempt to take back Israel aid

Tillerson to Israel: Give back military aid

Trump administration mulling move to pressure Israel to return $75 million in military aid allocated by Congress for Israel's defense.

Tillerson to Israel: Give back military aid

Lavrov warns against military actions in Korea

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov urges U.S. to refrain from military actions on the Korean peninsula.

Lavrov warns against military actions in Korea

Tillerson: Anti-Semitism post will be filled

US Secretary of State tells Senate anti-Semitism monitoring position, which has been empty for 2 months, will be filled.

Tillerson: Anti-Semitism post will be filled

Tillerson on Charlottesville: The President speaks for himself

Secretary of State says Trump "speaks for himself" when asked about the president's values and response to Charlottesville violence.

Tillerson on Charlottesville: The President speaks for himself

Tillerson: Peaceful pressure on North Korea will continue

Secretary of State condemns firing of three ballistic missiles by North Korea, but says U.S. will continue to seek a peaceful resolution.

Tillerson: Peaceful pressure on North Korea will continue

Tillerson welcomes North Korean 'restraint'

Secretary of State welcomes North Korea’s recent restraint, says talks with Pyongyang may be possible "in the near future".

Tillerson welcomes North Korean 'restraint'

Trump admin pushes affirmative action after Charlottesville

Sec. of State Rex Tillerson introduces racial quotas for ambassadorships in wake of Charlottesville violence.

Trump admin pushes affirmative action after Charlottesville

Tillerson: Talks with North Korea still an option

Secretary of State says U.S. still interested in talks with North Korea, puts the onus on North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

Tillerson: Talks with North Korea still an option

Tillerson:

'Trump was using language North Korea can understand'

Secretary of State says that there is no imminent threat from North Korea.

'Trump was using language North Korea can understand'

Tillerson to North Korea: We're not your enemy

Secretary of State stresses the United States wants to have dialogue with North Korea.

Tillerson to North Korea: We're not your enemy

Tillerson: Trump and I 'disagree' on Iran deal

Secretary of State acknowledges he disagrees with the President over nuclear deal between Iran and world powers.

Tillerson: Trump and I 'disagree' on Iran deal

Secretary Tillerson should resign

Secretary Tillerson should resign

State Department blames Israel for terrorism, praises PA

Illinois congressman, Zionist organization slam State Department report blaming Israel for terrorism, whitewashing PA incitement.

State Department blames Israel for terrorism, praises PA

The Jews did not start this, Mr. Tillerson

The Jews did not start this, Mr. Tillerson

Tillerson to make announcement on Iran nuclear deal

Secretary of State will "very shortly" make an announcement on Iran's nuclear agreement, says White House.

Tillerson to make announcement on Iran nuclear deal

U.S., Qatar sign agreement on fighting terror

United States and Qatar reach agreement on combating terror funding. Four Arab states that cut ties with Qatar: It's not enough.

U.S., Qatar sign agreement on fighting terror

Trump confronts Putin about election meddling

U.S. President confronts Russian counterpart about Moscow's election meddling. Putin denies involvement.

Trump confronts Putin about election meddling