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President-elect Donald Trump's decision to nominate ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson for secretary of state came after weeks of interviews with other potential candidates. The Washington Post's Philip Rucker explains the process that led to Tillerson's nomination.
Republican strategist Dan Senor joins CBSN to discuss Donald Trump's Cabinet selections and the confirmation process. Secretary of State nominee Rex Tillerson, the CEO of ExxonMobil, has raised a number of red flags among Democrats and Republicans alike.
Former Secretary of State James Baker reflects on Rex Tillerson’s potential effectiveness as the nation’s top diplomat
James Baker served as secretary of state in the first Bush White House during the First Gulf War, the fall of the Berlin Wall and the collapse of the Soviet Union. He also worked as treasury secretary and chief of staff for President Ronald Reagan. Baker, a friend of ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson, explains why he has "great confidence" in the secretary of state nominee, and why he is "not worried" about his ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Donald Trump tapped a powerful oil industry insider to be his secretary of state
Members of Senate committee who will be judging the secretary of state nominee have raised concerns about several issues
Dan Senor, former senior adviser to Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan in the 2012 presidential campaign, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss major questions that are being raised about President-elect Trump's secretary of state nominee.
The Trump transition team says Secretary of State Nominee Rex Tillerson is already a diplomat. As CEO of a huge global corporation like ExxonMobil, Tillerson has strong ties to more than 50 countries. His critics are focused on his ties to Russia. Margaret Brennan looks at the concerns over Tillerson's nomination.
Mr. Trump will hold a technology summit with Silicon Valley CEOs Wednesday afternoon. They represent a community that mostly wanted Hillary Clinton to be the next president. On Tuesday night, the president-elect cheered his secretary of state nominee and House Speaker Paul Ryan in front of supporters in a Milwaukee suburb. Nancy Cordes reports on the Trump transition.
His well publicized relationship with Vladimir Putin and Russia is just one area where the exec could help alter U.S. policy
Donald Trump continued his "Thank You" tour on in Wisconsin on Tuesday night. Trump spoke about his pick for Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson, saying "you've never seen a resume like this before." Watch his full remarks here.
Despite endorsements from some prominent members of the Republican foreign policy establishment, some lawmakers are concerned over Tillerson's relationship with Russia and other foreign countries. CBS News Foreign Affairs Correspondent Margaret Brennan joins CBSN with the latest.
Donald Trump's secretary of state pick has ties to Russia and Vladimir Putin -- and it's complicating his nomination
Rex Tillerson, ExxonMobil CEO and Donald Trump's pick for secretary of state, has close ties with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Tillerson also opposed U.S. sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Crimea. ExxonMobil also has dealings in more than 60 countries, presenting more potential conflicts of interest between business and U.S. interests. Margaret Brennan reports.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday that ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson as his choice for secretary of state. Critics blasted the pick over Tillerson's friendly relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin and his lack of government experience. But other respected conservatives praised Tillerson, reports Major Garrett.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday that ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson as his choice for secretary of state; Collette Divitto's Down syndrome is not stopping her from fulfilling her dream of becoming a successful baker.
Former Secretaries of State James Baker and Condoleezza Rice, as well as former Defense Secretary Robert Gates, all praised Donald Trump's State Department pick
ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson, announced Tuesday as President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of state, has drawn bipartisan criticism for his ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Washington Post senior reporter Aaron Blake spoke to CBSN about Tillerson's nomination and the potential for a confirmation battle.
CBS News foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan reports on Donald Trump's choice for secretary of state, ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson, and how he might shape U.S. policy.
Donald Trump's choice for secretary of state, ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson, is drawing criticism for his ties to Russia. The Weekly Standard's Michael Graham joins CBSN to discuss.
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson for secretary of state. If confirmed by the Senate, Tillerson will be the country's top diplomat with no foreign policy experience. "Face the Nation" moderator John Dickerson joins CBSN to discuss the possible risks and rewards of Trump's choices.
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson for secretary of state. Some members of Congress have raised concerns about Tillerson's ties to Russia, which could complicate his Senate confirmation.
President-elect Trump announced he will nominate ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson as secretary of state
Margaret Brennan is at the White House with a close look at ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson, and how his background could reshape American diplomacy.
President-elect Donald Trump officially announced ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson as his secretary of state Tuesday, following a very public search. The country's next top diplomat is already being scrutinized for close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Mr. Trump will also choose former Texas Governor Rick Perry to be his secretary of energy. Nancy Cordes reports.
Retired Israeli case agents behind Mossad's boobytrapped pagers and walkie-talkies in Lebanon explain how they got Hezbollah to buy the devices and the plots' impact on the Middle East.
Brian McCormack, a longtime energy consultant, and Andrew Peek, a seasoned Middle East adviser, will take senior roles on the NSC, according to people familiar with the matter.
While many in the U.S. have lambasted the flow of migrants and drugs from Mexico, the porous border works both ways. Mexico's government says guns from the U.S. are fueling cartel violence.
Pillen's office did not specify what injuries he sustained or how serious they were, but noted he was expected to remain in the hospital for several days.
Record holiday travel is expected in the U.S. this year, with the weekend before Christmas projected to be one of the busiest times for transit.
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas compared Elon Musk to a prime minister after the Tesla CEO got involved in a tumultuous funding fight on Capitol Hill this week.
Rep. Kay Granger has not cast a vote in Congress since July and stepped down from the powerful House Appropriations Committee in March.
Over half of Americans see the drones that have been spotted over the East Coast as a threat to the U.S.
The suspect drove through the doors of a JCPenny in Killeen, Texas, and continued inside for "several hundred yards," an official said.
Pillen's office did not specify what injuries he sustained or how serious they were, but noted he was expected to remain in the hospital for several days.
A holiday drone show just days before Christmas was interrupted when drones collided, officials said.
Brian McCormack, a longtime energy consultant, and Andrew Peek, a seasoned Middle East adviser, will take senior roles on the NSC, according to people familiar with the matter.
Suchir Balaji, a former researcher at OpenAI who openly questioned the legality of its data-gathering practices, died by suicide, authorities said.
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said "a really terrific solution was killed by irresponsible politics" when the bipartisan border deal fell apart earlier this year.
Party City informed employees in an email on Friday that it was conducting an immediate "mass layoff" at its headquarters.
Senators approve a bill to expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, with President Biden expected to sign it into law.
Here's what's driving up home heating costs, and how much families are expected to spend this winter.
The IRS said it's sending out checks worth up to $1,400 to 1 million people. Here's what to know about the "special payments."
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
Pillen's office did not specify what injuries he sustained or how serious they were, but noted he was expected to remain in the hospital for several days.
Brian McCormack, a longtime energy consultant, and Andrew Peek, a seasoned Middle East adviser, will take senior roles on the NSC, according to people familiar with the matter.
Rep. Kay Granger has not cast a vote in Congress since July and stepped down from the powerful House Appropriations Committee in March.
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said "a really terrific solution was killed by irresponsible politics" when the bipartisan border deal fell apart earlier this year.
Sen. Joe Manchin sat down for an exit interview of sorts with "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Thirteen states reported "high" or "very high" levels of flu-like illness last week, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That's double the number of states from the week before. Ali Bauman reports.
Isaac Klapper was 10 years old when he started having episodes of what doctors initially thought was a movement disorder.
Humans aren't alone when it comes to yawning — all vertebrates do it. But why? An expert explains the likely reason behind this "evolutionarily ancient" act.
Skin care is all the rage for teens and tweens these days, but be careful not to give products that could cause more harm than good.
A Chicago man was stuck with a big medical bill after undergoing a colonoscopy that found no evidence of cancer. Here's why.
Today, upwards of 700,000 Israelis live in settlements which the U.N. calls illegal. "Sunday Morning" talks with two settlers and with Palestinians in the West Bank living on opposite sides of an Israeli security barrier.
Police in Magdeburg, Germany, said Sunday that those who died were four women aged 45, 52, 67 and 75, as well as a 9-year-old boy.
An F/A-18 fighter jet was "mistakenly fired on" by the guided missile cruiser USS Gettysburg, authorities said.
Pope Francis has told Vatican bureaucrats to stop speaking ill of one another, calling gossip "an evil that destroys social life."
In 2024, more than 10,000 people died in traffic accidents in Brazil, according to the Ministry of Transportation.
In this web exclusive, Darren Criss and the Young People's Chorus of New York City help "Sunday Morning" celebrate the holiday in a performance of Criss' "Christmas Dance."
Darren Criss, the beloved star of television's "Glee," and the Broadway musical "Maybe Happy Ending," helps "Sunday Morning" celebrate Christmas with a performance of the Hugh Martin-Ralph Blane standard, "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas."
Darren Criss (the beloved star of television's "Glee," and the Broadway musical "Maybe Happy Ending") and the Young People's Chorus of New York City help "Sunday Morning" celebrate Christmas with a performance of "Happy Holidays/The Holiday Season."
Darren Criss became a fan favorite on the hit TV series "Glee," and won an Emmy for "American Crime Story." Now he's starring in the acclaimed musical "Maybe Happy Ending." He talks about his road to Broadway, and his credo that "Life is a cabaret."
Darren Criss became a fan favorite on the hit TV series "Glee," and won an Emmy for "American Crime Story." Now he's starring in the acclaimed musical "Maybe Happy Ending." He talks with correspondent Kelefa Sanneh about his road to Broadway, his blessings and losses, and his credo that "Life is a cabaret."
Alleged drone sightings have been multiplying exponentially, with more than 5,000 reported in the past few weeks. But experts say the majority of reports about unusual lights in the sky are probably anything but drones.
By most accounts, alleged drone sightings have been multiplying exponentially, with more than 5,000 reported in just the past few weeks. But experts say the majority of reports about unusual lights in the sky are probably anything but drones. Correspondent Tom Hanson reports.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
The Supreme Court said Wednesday it will hear an appeal from TikTok over a federal law that would ban the social media giant if it is not sold by its Chinese parent company. Jan Crawford has more.
Elliston Berry's life was turned upside down after a photo she posted on Instagram was digitally altered online to be pornographic.
The 2024 winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, happens on Saturday, Dec. 21, and is marked with traditions and celebrations around the world.
This week a group of plaintiffs in Missouri, Kansas, California and Florida filed a class-action lawsuit against dozens of companies and organizations, claiming they've falsely promoted how easy it is to recycle plastics. CBS News Los Angeles climatologist Marina Jurica has the details.
Humans aren't alone when it comes to yawning — all vertebrates do it. But why? An expert explains the likely reason behind this "evolutionarily ancient" act.
Early Americans may have spent millennia sharing prehistoric savannas and wetlands with enormous beasts, research shows.
The Environmental Protection Agency under President Biden created a new Office of Environmental Justice that seeks to address pollution levels in disadvantaged and marginalized communities. However, there is concern that the incoming Trump administration could do away with the new department. David Schechter reports.
A suspect is in custody after a woman was killed after being set on fire inside a New York City subway car on Sunday. Tammy Mutasa has the latest.
A person of interest was taken into custody after a woman died after being lit on fire while she was asleep on an F train in Brooklyn, police say.
A look back at how "48 Hours" covered the 1996 Christmastime murder of JonBenét Ramsey in 2002, and what her father John Ramsey says about the unsolved Colorado case nearly 28 years later.
After California man's death sentence is overturned, there's a renewed push to clear him.
The suspect drove through the doors of a JCPenny in Killeen, Texas, and continued inside for "several hundred yards," an official said.
New analysis techniques and decades-old research helped NASA scientists identify an unusual black hole in a distant galaxy.
Here's why NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are stuck, but not stranded, at the International Space Station after launching into space in June.
NASA has delayed the return date for Boeing's Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports on the decision to keep the two in space.
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson says he's optimistic the Trump administration will support the space agency's agenda.
Two astronauts who have been stuck in space since June will have to wait until at least the end of March to come home after NASA on Wednesday again pushed back their return date. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer for the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss what's causing the delays.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin joins "The Takeout" with lawmakers facing a government shutdown deadline. Raskin discusses Elon Musk's increasing influence in Washington, and President-elect Donald Trump's admiration for authoritarian leaders around the world. He also looks at where Democrats went wrong in the 2024 election, and how they need to better communicate key issues to voters.
With the holidays fast approaching, some are turning to toy libraries for their gifting needs. Toy libraries look much like toy stores, but the items are there to be borrowed instead of bought. Natalie Brand takes a closer look at how they work.
Every year, the residents of one block in Alameda, California, pull out all the stops when it comes to holiday decorations. Itay Hod shares the story of what's been dubbed "Christmas Tree Lane."
Many Syrians who have been living abroad, some for decades, are returning home after the fall of the Assad regime. But there remain mixed feelings of hope and trepidation for some. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
A suspect is in custody after a woman was killed after being set on fire inside a New York City subway car on Sunday. Tammy Mutasa has the latest.