| Trump to name ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson on Tuesday as his pick for secretary of state, despite concerns about his ties to Russia |
| Tillerson's nomination to be the top U.S. diplomat, which was confirmed by a person involved with the transition, likely faces a tough confirmation fight in the Senate as some Republicans have said they are worried about his relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The president-elect said Monday evening that he would announce his choice on Tuesday. Also tonight, 2012 GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney, who had been on a shortlist for the State post, said it was “an honor to have been considered” for the job. |
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