Rubio was sworn into office as secretary of state on Tuesday following a unanimous 99-0 vote in the Senate to confirm his appointment the day before.
A government memo instructs federal agencies to put diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) staff on paid leave by 17:00 local time on Wednesday.
Donald Trump has taken back control of the White House, with his presidential inauguration taking place on Monday.
The New York Republican said the U.S. needs to be the 'moral clarity on the U.N. Security Council and at the United Nations at large'
Rep. Elise Stefanik pledged Tuesday to push President Donald Trump’s “America First” stance if confirmed as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and roll out a review of U.S. funding critical for U.N.
The confirmation process includes several rounds of investigation and review, beginning with the submission of a personal financial disclosure report and a background check. The nominee is then evaluated in a committee hearing, which allows for a close ...
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on his first full day in office Tuesday warned jointly with Japan, India and Australia against coercive actions in Asia, in a veiled but clear warning to China over its actions at sea.
The North Country Congresswoman said she would bring “moral clarity” and an “America First” approach to the role of U.N. Ambassador.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has met with his counterparts from Australia, India and Japan as the Trump administration kicks off its formal foreign policy engagements in discussions with the Indo-Pacific “Quad.
Newly confirmed Secretary of State Marco Rubio notified US diplomats Tuesday that the State Department will no longer promote programs that “open the door to censorship.” The departure from the Biden administration’s approach to combatting so-called “disinformation” was one of several planned changes outlined by Rubio,
Marco Rubio, a Cuban American politician from Florida, was confirmed as the 72nd United States Secretary of State on 20 January 2025, becoming the first Latino to hold this prestigious position. His appointment marks a significant shift in American foreign policy leadership under President Donald Trump's second administration.