Tag: Mike Pompeo
New US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Meets with Israeli PM Netanyahu
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said at the start of Israel's cabinet meeting, “Today we will welcome U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, a true friend of Israel. I think that it is important that...
Pompeo confirmed as secretary of state, reportedly will visit Israel next week
The U.S. Senate on Thursday easily confirmed Mike Pompeo as secretary of state, elevating the former CIA director as the nation’s top diplomat amid a slew of foreign policy challenges.
In a 57-42 vote, which...
Jewish groups sit on both sides of fence on nomination of Pompeo to secretary...
Nominee for U.S. Secretary of State and current CIA Director Mike Pompeo is facing an uphill battle for his confirmation, thanks in part to opposition from several Jewish organizations. With only a slim 51-49...
We shouldn’t believe all the ‘experts’
President Donald Trump’s critics often take him to task for his ignorance of policy and his unwillingness to listen to experts. The first is an unavoidable consequence of his lack of experience; the latter...
Jewish groups weigh in on Pompeo for secretary of state
Major American Jewish organizations are pleased by the nomination of CIA director Mike Pompeo to succeed Rex Tillerson as U.S. secretary of state, and some are expressing hope that Pompeo will reverse Tillerson’s recent...
Trump cites Iran-deal wrangles in Tillerson firing, Iran hawk Pompeo in at State
President Donald Trump fired U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Tuesday, while announcing that CIA Director Mike Pompeo would replace Tillerson at the State Department.
“Mike Pompeo, Director of the CIA, will become our...