Trump Replacing Tillerson With Pompeo As Secretary Of State
The president made the announcement Tuesday on Twitter.
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The president made the announcement Tuesday on Twitter.
The White House is discussing a plan to replace Secretary of State Rex Tillerson with CIA director Mike Pompeo, according to two administration officials.
Asked about the report that Tillerson called Trump a moron, the Secretary of State said, "We don't deal with that kind of petty nonsense," and "I'm just not going to be part of this effort to divide this administration.''
Elected officials in Guam are reassuring constituents that the U.S. territory is safe following North Korea's claim that it is examining its plan for "making an enveloping fire" around the strategically important Pacific island.
The 30th Space Wing says the Minuteman 3 missile launched at 2:10 a.m. Wednesday from Vandenberg Air Force Base, about 130 miles northwest of Los Angeles.
The latest ballistic missile launch came just hours after Secretary of State Rex Tillerson urged the United Nations to hit the country with more economic sanctions.
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson met with Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Russian counterpart, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, in Moscow on Wednesday.
White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer is drawing ire on social media after saying Adolf Hitler "didn't even sink to using chemical weapons" in World War II.
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says Russia must choose between embracing Syrian President Bashar al-Assad or aligning itself with the U.S. and like-minded countries.
In a statement, Russian President Vladimir Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Putin believes President Donald Trump ordered the strikes under a "far-fetched pretext."
Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump said it's "time to bring a clear-eyed focus to foreign affairs."
The president has been busy issuing executive orders, putting a freeze on government hiring and acting on trade. He struck a blow to the Obama Administration's signature trade deal, fulfilling a campaign promise to pull the United States out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
He told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that it's a "fair assumption'' Russian President Vladimir Putin knew about Moscow's meddling in America's 2016 presidential election.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday he has settled on ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson to be secretary of state, saying that he's "among the most accomplished business leaders and international deal makers in the world.''
His team is pushing back against CIA claims that Russia helped influence the outcome of the election in Trump's favor.
The New York City area will see an unusual temperature pattern Sunday as a strong cold front marches through the region.
Many Americans are "relieved" shutdown is over but expect higher health insurance costs.
J.T. Miller and Vincent Trocheck scored in the shootout to give the Rangers their NHL-leading ninth road win, 2–1 over the Blue Jackets on Saturday.
Luke Hughes had a goal and assist and Simon Nemec had the shootout winner as the Devils beat the Capitals 3-2 on Saturday.
Two people, including a child, were killed in a shooting in Newark, New Jersey, on Saturday, and another child and two adults were injured.
The New York City area will see an unusual temperature pattern Sunday as a strong cold front marches through the region.
A surge of rare pelican sightings in New York City raises the possibility the southern birds may start calling the area home.
The veteran NYC firefighter died in the line of duty after officials said he went into cardiac arrest on the roof of a burning building in Brooklyn.
A 91-year-old Staten Island man racked up thousands of dollars in tickets and tolls on a car that isn't even his.
In one of Brooklyn's most contaminated industrial corridors, a small nursery is cultivating thousands of native plants to restore greenspace, bolster climate resilience, and reconnect neighbors with nature.
The New York City area will see an unusual temperature pattern Sunday as a strong cold front marches through the region.
A severe geomagnetic storm brought the northern lights, or aurora borealis, back to the New York City area on Wednesday night.
Tuesday is Veterans Day, and it's a First Alert Weather Day due to the cold and wind.
A freeze warning goes into effect Monday across the New York City area as the coldest weather of the season so far arrives.
It comes after last week's deadly storm brought damaging winds that knocked down trees around the city and the Tri-State Area.
The New York City area will see an unusual temperature pattern Sunday as a strong cold front marches through the region.
Two people, including a child, were killed in a shooting in Newark, New Jersey, on Saturday, and another child and two adults were injured.
Newark Police responded to a report that a child fell from a 20th floor window at a high-rise on Elizabeth Avenue.
As researchers get closer to making pig kidney transplants work in humans, patients in need of donations have new hope.
Heights University Hospital in Jersey City will close as early as Saturday, but the emergency room will remain open and fully operational, according to new owners Hudson Regional Health.
The New York City area will see an unusual temperature pattern Sunday as a strong cold front marches through the region.
A surge of rare pelican sightings in New York City raises the possibility the southern birds may start calling the area home.
A 13-year-old boy was thrown from his e-bike after striking and killing a deer in East Islip, Long Island.
The historic Wells Farm on the border of Riverhead and Northville on Long Island went up in flames Wednesday evening.
The government shutdown impacted nearly 200,000 Long Island residents who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.
Many Americans are "relieved" shutdown is over but expect higher health insurance costs.
Alina Habba, the Acting U.S. Attorney for New Jersey, posted on social media Saturday, "We got him."
President Trump said late Friday he will no longer support Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, marking a dramatic break with a onetime Trump loyalist who has increasingly criticized the president and her party's leadership.
Ryder's Law, a bill aimed at winding down New York City's horse-drawn carriage industry, will not move forward.
Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene told "CBS Mornings" that President Trump's opposition to releasing files from the federal investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is a "huge miscalculation."
As researchers get closer to making pig kidney transplants work in humans, patients in need of donations have new hope.
Heights University Hospital in Jersey City will close as early as Saturday, but the emergency room will remain open and fully operational, according to new owners Hudson Regional Health.
A New Jersey man is the first person believed to have died from alpha-gal syndrome, a meat allergy triggered by a tick bite, researchers say.
Some New York lawmakers and advocates are calling for Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign the "Medical Aid In Dying" bill, also known as MAID.
The major medical office chain Optum will be closing nearly 90 clinics across New Jersey.
The event, organized by the Vatican's culture ministry, drew stars including Spike Lee, Cate Blanchett and Judd Apatow.
America's largest festival for non-fiction cinema opens Nov. 12, offering more than 115 feature-length documentaries plus short films, available in NYC theaters and streaming. Check out the remarkable lineup.
Actress Eva LaRue opens up about her yearslong stalker and the two-part documentary detailing her experience.
The Radio City Rockettes celebrated their 100th anniversary with a street renaming ceremony outside Radio City Music Hall.
Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny are among the artists with the most Grammy nominations this year.
J.T. Miller and Vincent Trocheck scored in the shootout to give the Rangers their NHL-leading ninth road win, 2–1 over the Blue Jackets on Saturday.
Luke Hughes had a goal and assist and Simon Nemec had the shootout winner as the Devils beat the Capitals 3-2 on Saturday.
New Jersey Devils leading scorer Jack Hughes is expected to be out two months after undergoing surgery to repair a finger injury.
Matthew Schaefer became the youngest player to score an overtime goal in a regular-season NHL game as the New York Islanders beat the Utah Mammoth on Friday night.
The New York Knicks beat the Miami Heat 140-130 in an NBA Cup game on Friday night.
In one of Brooklyn's most contaminated industrial corridors, a small nursery is cultivating thousands of native plants to restore greenspace, bolster climate resilience, and reconnect neighbors with nature.
Business owners in Gravesend say abandoned and double-parked cars are clogging McDonald Avenue, hurting their livelihoods and creating dangerous conditions.
At the Malikah Safety Center in Astoria, Queens, Muslim women are learning more than just self-defense.
The homeowner said he had a valid reason for sawing down the trees at Powell's Cove Park and was not trying to break the law.
Residents and transit advocates call for for more transparency and community input before the plan is finalized.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Viewers and donors can vote for the new mascot's name on the Community Food Bank of Jersey's website.
The plaza was renamed to commemorate the life and legacy of Malcolm X and his historic connections to the Harlem community.
Williams said New York should not worry about their record after falling to 2-8 with the loss in New England. CBS News New York's Larry Ridley reports.
AARP's Fraud Watch Network says more than 80% of Americans have faced holiday-related fraud. Content sponsored by AARP.
Sources tell CBS News the Pentagon is preparing for military action as the U.S. continues building up forces near Venezuela. Cristian Benavides reports.
