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Thursday

How Will Rex Tillerson Explain Exxon Mobil's 'Foreign Policy'?

Russian President Vladimir Putin (left), and Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson, now the secretary of state-designate, shake hands at a 2012 signing ceremony in Tuapse, southern Russia. Tillerson has expressed a general opposition to the sanctions that the Obama administration imposed on Russia two years ago. Mikhail Klimentyev/AP hide caption

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How Will Rex Tillerson Explain Exxon Mobil's 'Foreign Policy'?

The secretary of state nominee has headed a global oil giant that has sometimes taken positions on Russia and other countries that were at odds with the U.S. government.

Wednesday

Should Trump Foes See Tillerson At State As Last Straw Or First Ray Of Hope?

ExxonMobil Chairman and CEO Rex Tillerson is Donald Trump's pick for secretary of state. Liberals have howled over his nomination and so have some GOP hawks. But should they? Eric Piermont/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Politics

Should Trump Foes See Tillerson At State As Last Straw Or First Ray Of Hope?

Whether Trump ultimately follows his team of hotspurs or uses them as heat shields as he negotiates a new reality, he sees them all as serving his purpose — not the other way around.

Tuesday

For Trump's Top Diplomat, Questions Loom About Conflicts Of Interest

Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson speaks to reporters after the annual Exxon Mobil shareholders meeting in 2014. LM Otero/AP hide caption

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For Trump's Top Diplomat, Questions Loom About Conflicts Of Interest

Exxon Mobil's Rex Tillerson will likely have to divest from his vast holdings in the energy giant to become secretary of state. But even that may not address concerns about conflicts of interest.

For Trump's Top Diplomat, Questions Loom About Conflicts Of Interest

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What We Know About Rex Tillerson, Trump's Pick For Secretary Of State

ExxonMobil chairman and CEO Rex Tillerson speaks in March 2015 at a discussion organized by the Economic Club of Washington. President-elect Donald Trump is expected to name Tillerson as his nominee for secretary of state today. Nicholas Kamm/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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The Two-Way

What We Know About Rex Tillerson, Trump's Pick For Secretary Of State

President-elect Donald Trump, in a statement early this morning, announced his intention to nominate the ExxonMobil chairman and CEO to become the country's top diplomat.

Sunday

Reports: Trump Leaning Toward ExxonMobil CEO For Secretary Of State

Rex Tillerson, chief executive officer of Exxon Mobile Corp., left, listens on the opening day of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum this past June. Bloomberg/Bloomberg via Getty Images hide caption

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Politics

Reports: Trump Leaning Toward ExxonMobil CEO For Secretary Of State

Rex Tillerson, a 64-year-old oil executive, has no government experience. His longtime ties to Russia, including President Vladimir Putin, are already drawing scrutiny from critics.