In a Senate confirmation hearing that often turned to discussion of Israel, Marco Rubio voiced his view that the United States should revoke the visas of any “supporter of Hamas” in the country. The Florida GOP senator,
Sen. Marco Rubio, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the State Department as secretary of state, answered questions Wednesday from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
The secretaries of defense and state will play key roles in U.S. policy on Israel, but Hegseth and Rubio faced little scrutiny on Palestinian suffering.
Senator Marco Rubio warned of China’s growing threat, and he backed NATO but said Europe needed to do more to help protect itself. His friendly, five-hour confirmation hearing seemed to all but guarantee he would be the next secretary of state.
Rubio -- long known as a Russia and China hawk in the Senate -- has been accused of dialing back his interventionist foreign policy approach to align with Trump's positions and may face fresh criticism from opponents who believe he might prioritize serving as a yes man to president over serving the country.
Marco Rubio, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to be secretary of state, told a confirmation hearing Wednesday that he will adopt foreign policies that place American core interests foremost in a world of increasing dangers.
Marco Rubio, US President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of state, said yesterday that a "dangerous" China cheated its way to superpower status as he vowed to ramp up support to deter any invasion of Taiwan.
Marco Rubio, Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of state, said Wednesday that a "dangerous" China cheated its way to superpower status as he vowed to ramp up support to deter an invasion of Taiwan.
This week in politics, President Joe Biden delivered his farewell address, the Senate conducted confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump's nominees, the Supreme Court upheld the looming TikTok ban, Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire, Trump's inauguration was moved indoors and more.
State is likely to be the one department with a confirmed head as the Trump administration takes over — incoming Secretary of State MARCO RUBIO. But it’s very unclear who else will be showing up to work in Foggy Bottom once President-elect DONALD TRUMP is sworn in on Monday.