Marco Rubio sworn in as secretary of state, pledges decisions to make America 'safer' and 'more prosperous'
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The Latest: Marco Rubio sworn in as Secretary of State as Cabinet hearings pick up
Donald Trump began his first day as the 47th president of the United States with a dizzying display of force, signing a blizzard of executive orders that signaled his desire to remake American institutions while also pardoning nearly all of
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Marco Rubio breezes through Senate confirmation for secretary of state
Rubio promises 'steadfast support' for Israel in Netanyahu call
Trump's new Secretary of State pick Marco Rubio spoke with Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday and let him know that 'support for Israel is a top priority' for the 47th president, a State Department spokesperson said.
State Department will focus on 'national interest' while promoting peace, Rubio says
Former U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio was sworn in as secretary of State on Tuesday morning and pledged to improve the department and make the country and world better over the next four years.
UN experts urge Thailand not to deport dozens of Uyghurs to China where they face ‘real risk of torture’
International pressure is mounting on Thailand – including from the new US administration – over the fate of dozens of Uyghur men held in detention for more than a decade, following reports the Thai government planned to deport the group to China.
Marco Rubio calls North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ‘dictator’ but backs ‘broader’ approach
Mr Rubio called for efforts to prevent a war by North Korea with US allies South Korea and Japan. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Rubio wins unanimous nod to be top US diplomat
A Senate committee on Monday fast-tracked Marco Rubio's nomination to be US secretary of state, paving the way for him to take over quickly as top diplomat under President Donald Trump. "We are glad to have worked in a bipartisan way to ensure that one of our own,
Marco Rubio warns China is America’s ‘biggest threat,’ affirms value of NATO alliance
Florida Sen. Marco Rubio painted a dark vision of the consequences of America’s “unbalanced relationship” with China.
Where does America's new secretary of state stand on key world issues?
Former Florida Senator Marco Rubio has been unanimously confirmed by the US Senate as Donald Trump's new secretary of state. Rubio has years of experience serving on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and speaking out about international conflicts during his Senate tenure.
Here’s where Trump’s Cabinet nominees stand
A slate of President Trump’s Cabinet nominees have appeared before senators in recent days for key hearings on their road to confirmation. Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) was the first to be confirmed,
Marco Rubio wins unanimous nod to be top US diplomat
The US Senate unanimously confirmed Marco Rubio as the secretary of state, making him the first Hispanic and fluent Spanish speaker to hold the position. Rubio will face the challenge of navigating President Trump's confrontational foreign policy,
Live updates on Trump's executive orders and actions on first full day of second term
It is the first full day of President Trump's second term. After the inauguration at the Capitol Rotunda, he signed dozens of executive actions rolling back Democratic policies on immigration, energy, trade, diversity policies and more.
Marco solo: Trump could end Day 1 with a one-man Cabinet
President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees are so far sailing through their Senate confirmation hearings. But only one appears likely to sail on to a swift vote on Trump’s first day in office.