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Marco Rubio: An Americas First Foreign Policy
U.S. diplomats have neglected the Western Hemisphere for too long.
New Secretary of State Marco Rubio of Florida jumps into new role. What he's starting with
Former U.S. senator from Florida Marco Rubio jumps into new role as secretary of state with flurry of phone calls, planned trip to Panama.
Marco Rubio Passes His First Big Test on Global Stage
The new secretary of state took center stage in a diplomatic rift with Colombia over deportation flights, adding teeth to Trump's threats of sanctions.
Marco Rubio's 'Concerns' in First Call with China: What to Know
Secretary of State Rubio spoke with China's Director of the CCP Central Foreign Affairs Commission and Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
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Can Marco Rubio Help Rebuild US Influence in Latin America – and Erode China’s?
While Rubio’s anti-China rhetoric aligns with Washington’s broader geopolitical goals, the tools at his disposal are insufficient to match Beijing’s economic engagement.
The Associated Press on MSN9d
Marco Rubio became secretary of state without a hitch. Keeping Trump’s favor may be harder
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Newly sworn-in Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on U.S. diplomats to forcefully defend and execute ...
New Secretary of State Rubio calls on diplomats to defend and execute Trump’s ‘America First’ policies
Newly sworn-in Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on U.S. diplomats to forcefully defend and execute President Donald Trump’s “America First” policies as he took the helm of the State Department just hours after taking the oath of office.
UPI10d
Senate unanimously confirms Rubio as secretary of state
Jan. 20 (UPI) --U.S. Senator Marco Rubio, R-Fla., officially was confirmed as the nation's secretary of state by a 99-0 vote in the Senate. The Senate took up Rubio's nomination several hours ...
National Review10d
Senate Unanimously Confirms Marco Rubio to Be Secretary of State
Trump Announces Tech Companies Will Invest $500 Billion in AI Infrastructure Mike Pence Group ... night to confirm outgoing GOP Florida Senator Marco Rubio to be secretary of state, making him ...
US freezes almost all foreign aid
The US State Department has frozen nearly all foreign assistance worldwide effective immediately days after President Donald Trump issued a sweeping executive order Monday to put a hold on such assistance for 90 days.
Marco Rubio is sworn in as secretary of state
After taking the oath of office, Marco Rubio promised that every action taken by the State Department will be determined by the answers to three questions.
State Department issues immediate, widespread pause on foreign aid
Secretary of State Marco Rubio halted spending Friday on most existing foreign aid grants for 90 days. The order, which shocked State Department officials, appears to apply to funding for military assistance to Ukraine.