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Sen. Tim Kaine

Sen. Tim Kaine, Hillary Clinton's former running mate, is one of the Democrats taking part in this week's Trump Cabinet confirmation hearings. Kaine sits on the Foreign Relations Committee, considering Rex Tillerson's nomination for secretary of state. On Monday night, Kaine and other Democrats pushed Republicans not to repeal Obamacare without replacing it. Kaine joins "CBS This Morning" from Capitol Hill to discuss "fixing" the Affordable Care Act and the questions he has for Tillerson.

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Charlie Rose interview

"CBS This Morning" co-host Charlie Rose joins CBSN to discuss his interview with former CIA director Robert Gates, who has endorsed Rex Tillerson as secretary of state.

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09:36

Republicans denounce Tillerson

In his "Thank You" tour rally in Wisconsin Tuesday night, President-elect Donald Trump lauded his choice for secretary of state, ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson. But, the choice has not come without its opposition, even from Republicans. Real Clear Politics' Caitlin Huey-Burns spoke to CBSN about Trump's pick.

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06:15

Sec. of state analysis

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.

Dec 14, 2016
06:08

Trump's Cabinet

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.

Dec 14, 2016
06:37

James Baker on Rex Tillerson

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.

Dec 14, 2016
07:52

Dan Senor on Rex Tillerson

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.

Dec 14, 2016
03:03

Rex Tillerson's business interests

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.

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02:26

Trump Transition

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.

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02:53

Trump speaks in WI

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.

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Tillerson's ties

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.

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04:39

Rex Tillerson Cabinet pick

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.

Dec 13, 2016
02:08

Secretary of state pick

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.

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03:10

Tillerson's Putin ties

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.

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Tillerson's plan

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.

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02:29

Trump & Russia

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.

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10:50

Trump transition analysis

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.

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07:53

Trump taps Tillerson

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.

Dec 13, 2016
00:53

Reaction to secretary of state pick

Margaret Brennan is at the White House with a close look at ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson, and how his background could reshape American diplomacy.

Dec 13, 2016
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Trump's secretary of state pick

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.

Dec 13, 2016
03:19

Trump & Russia

President-elect Donald Trump is facing some pushback within his own party over a leading contender for secretary of state, ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson. Some GOP leaders are expressing concern over Tillerson's ties to Russia. CBS News senior political editor Steve Chaggaris joins CBSN to discuss.

Dec 12, 2016
08:48

Playbook on CBSN

President-elect Donald Trump is disputing CIA findings that Russian hackers attempted to sway the 2016 U.S. presidential election. Mr. Trump is also leaning towards ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson for secretary of state. Politico Playbook co-author Anna Palmer joins CBSN to discuss.

Dec 12, 2016
06:08

McCain says Rex Tillerson should be given fair hearing

But he says it's a matter of concern that Tillerson has "such a close personal relationship" with Vladimir Putin and that "enormous deals" they've done together could "color his approach" to Putin and the Russian threat.

Dec 11, 2016
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Who is Rex Tillerson?

Here's more information about Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson.

Dec 10, 2016
01:49

State of uncertainty

After former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani removed himself from contention for President-elect Donald Trump's secretary of state, Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson is in the lead for the Cabinet position. CBS News correspondent Errol Barnett has the latest on Mr. Trump's decision-making process.

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