In the senate, Majority Leader Mitch Mcconnell said he was backing tillersons confirmation, but a number of Senate Republicans raised questions about tillersons business ties in russia. Mccain telling the Arizona Republic mr. Tillerson received an award by vladimir putin, i was sanctioned by vladimir putin. So, obviously, he and i have a different relationship with vladimir putin. Jeff flake defended tillerson, saying russia is an oil and gas economy, thats where a lot of reserves are, so you can expect a company like exxon to do business in russia. I dont think that should count against him. Speaking to supporters in wisconsin last night, the president elect said he viewed tillersons relationships as an asset. You know, rex is friendly with many of the leaders in the world that we dont get along with, and some people dont like that. They dont want him to be friendly. Thats why im dealing with rex. I like what this is all about. Were going to have somebody thats going to be very specia
Moments. Friendly fire. The 2020 race has a new frontrunner and hes already facing democratic attacks. Our disagreement is a matter of public record. Are voters looking for the face of experience or someone new . Democratic congressman and new 2020 candidate seth moulton is here. Im jake tapper in washington where the state of our union is horrified again, horrified. This morning were following yet another deadly shooting attack that officials are calling a hate crime. Saturday a gunman opened fire at the chabad synagogue in poway, california, just outside san diego. The gunman shot four people, including the rabbi, injuring three and killing one. The suspect is identified as a 19yearold white male. Hes in Police Custody and has been charged with first degree murder. Authorities are investigating an open letter allegedly written by the gunman referencing the attack on the tree of life synagogue in pittsburgh and the mosque b shootings in new zealand t. Violence in california shocking c
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the other big names all coming from silicon valley include apple ceo tim cook, facebook coo sheryl sandberg, and larry page, alphabet ceo. also hearing elon musk will be in attendance, as well, and this meeting is gaining lots of attention because the president-elect did have a bit of a rocky relationship with silicon valley on the campaign trail, trying to mend those ties. they want to talk about improvements to the job, economy, and hiring elsewhere. we know president-elect donald trump has tapped goldman sachs number two larry kohn to be chief economic adviser and goldman sachs is planning to name david solomon and schwartz as co-replacements. guys, back to you for now. big day for the markets. nancy, thanks so much. in the race for dnc chair, democracy for america has endorsed minnesota congressman keith ellison after receiving