A Long List Of Challenges Awaits Rex Tillerson In Asia
As the new secretary of state starts a six-day sweep through East Asia, he heads into a region full of challenges, both old and new.
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Worries Grow As Top Posts Remain Vacant At State Department
The administration has cleared out the State Department's top echelons. Congress is noticing the vacuum. So are other countries: Mexico's visiting foreign secretary went straight to the White House.
Trump Reportedly Selects Jon Huntsman As U.S. Ambassador To Russia
Responding to reports of Huntsman's selection, the Kremlin says it would welcome any U.S. ambassador who wants to create a dialogue with Russia.
Repeal Of Anti-Corruption Rule May Hurt National Security, Critics Warn
The repealed Securities and Exchange Commission rule required oil, gas and mining companies to disclose overseas payments. It was meant to promote transparency in countries riddled with corruption.
As He Retires, U.S. Diplomat Delivers Message That 'Values Have Power'
Daniel Fried, who retired Friday from the State Department, helped shape U.S. policy in Europe over a 40-year career. "I learned never to underestimate the possibility of change," he told colleagues.
Secretary Of State Rex Tillerson Keeps Low Profile Since Taking Office
Questions are being raised about how much influence Tillerson has with the White House. He was absent from the president's recent meetings with the leaders of Canada, Israel and Japan.
Tillerson Takes The Helm At The State Department, Promising Respect And Honesty
Tillerson's reverent message was well-received by many diplomats after the White House called on them, in response to recent dissent over the Trump administration, to "get with the program" or leave.
At State Department, 'Dissent Channel' In High Gear With Refugee Ban Protests
State Department employees are using the channel to register objection to the executive action temporarily blocking refugees and visas for citizens of seven mainly Muslim countries.
State Department Apologizes For Decades Of Anti-LGBT Discrimination
Around the time of the "Red Scare," the "Lavender Scare" pushed gay people out of government service. Secretary of State John Kerry has now apologized for "the practices of the past."
Trump Team Asks State Dept. To Name Those Working On Gender Equality
The State Department was asked to list its workers who focus on gender equality and ending violence against women and to identify money allocated for such programs.