From the Houston Public Media U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the United States’ growing energy dominance helps its geopolitical goals. Speaking at the CERAWeek energy conference in Houston last week, Pompeo said the United States is not just exporting energy, but also its commercial values. “Our model matters now, frankly, more than ever in an era of great power rivalry
From Reuters U.S. Secretary Of State Mike Pompeo will meet with top oil executives before he addresses a conference on Tuesday, seeking to get them to help the administration’s effort to boost crude exports to Asia and to support its policy of isolating Iran, according to three people at two companies briefed on the agenda. The outreach represents a significant
From The Hill The Senate narrowly confirmed CIA Director Mike Pompeo to be secretary of State on Thursday, overcoming steep opposition to his nomination. Senators voted 57-42, just over the simple majority needed for approval by the chamber. Pompeo’s confirmation was a virtual lock after Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) reversed his position and said he would support Trump’s pick. The announcement came amid an intense pressure
