secretary
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The story goes that when Gen. John Kelly, the White House chief of staff, called Tillerson to warn the tweet was coming, the secretary was on the john.
From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026
“This is something the Commerce Department and the president are tracking,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Wednesday.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
About the author: Chris Pilkerton is the assistant secretary for investment security at the U.S.
From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026
Navy Undersecretary Hung Cao will serve as acting secretary.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
I sat in the office while the school secretary sighed and looked at the clock.
From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry
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