Marco Rubio
The latest news on Marco Rubio. Rubio is the secretary of state in the second Trump administration. Prior to that, he was a senator from Florida, first elected in 2011. A Republican, he ran for president in 2016 but lost the primary to Donald Trump. He previously served as Speaker of the Florida House. Born May 28, 1971, in Miami, Florida, he is married to Jeanette Rubio and has four children.
US and Russia begin peace talks without Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said his country won't accept the outcome of the talks if Kyiv isn't involved.
US, Russia will hold peace talks in Saudi Arabia without Ukraine
The discussions will focus on reviving relations, potential negotiations on Ukraine, and preparations for a Putin-Trump summit.
Netanyahu calls Trump's Gaza plan "only viable" option
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he and Trump share a "common strategy" for Gaza.
Russian state TV warns Kremlin can now strike 3 NATO allies' capitals
Sergey Mikheyev warned Moscow could strike three NATO-member capitals in response to the Trump administration's shifting stance on the Russia-Ukraine war.
Rubio praises NATO member's defense spending increase amid trump threats
Lithuania has vowed to increase its defense spending to the GDP percentage level President Donald Trump is demanding.
'This is life and death': Trump's USAID shakeup threatens millions in Sudan
The president's decision to cancel or suspend billions of dollars in foreign aid is deepening humanitarian crises across Africa.
Will Donald Trump End Daylight Saving Time? What He's Said
Donald Trump has expressed opposition to daylight saving time, calling it costly and inconvenient, but immediate nationwide changes to the system are unclear.
Judge Amir Ali, one of Biden's final appointments, thwarts Donald Trump
Ali has placed a temporary injunction on President Donald Trump's order to defund USAID.
Trump hostage envoy says another American coming home "tomorrow"
Adam Boehler, Trump's hostage envoy, told CNN's Kaitlan Collins that the identity of the American is a "surprise."
Trump administration faces new lawsuit from USAID contractors
The complaint says the administration has withheld billions of dollars in congressionally appropriated foreign assistance funding.
Trump-appointed judge temporarily blocks efforts to dismantle USAID
This decision follows a lawsuit filed by the largest U.S. government workers' union and a labor union representing foreign service employees.
China throws weight behind Panama amid US pressure
Beijing urged Panama to "make the right decision" after the Latin American country announced it was pulling out of the Belt and Road Initiative.
Federal workers sue Trump over USAID: "Unconstitutional and illegal"
The lawsuit said Trump's efforts to "systematically" dismantle USAID "generated a global humanitarian crisis."
Trump and Musk find unexpected ally in push to shut down USAID
Trump signed an executive order imposing an unprecedented freeze on foreign assistance, effectively shutting down many of USAID's programs.
CECOT: Inside the mega-prison El Salvador has offered up for Trump's use
Prisoners spend 23.5 hours a day locked in their cells, with a brief, daily 30-minute window for exercise or religious activities in a central hallway.
Chinese ambassador calls out US in Panama newspaper: "Learn some respect"
It comes as Panama's President José Raúl Mulino has said the country will not renew a trade and development agreement with China.
USAID workers call for end of furlough—"devastating for my family"
Thousands have signed a petition calling for an end to the Trump administration's stop-work order.
Trump's USAID plans bring 'legal challenges': Legal expert
A law professor has explained why Trump and Musk's plans to move USAID to State Department are not set in stone.
Russian State TV Praises Trump Administration: "Adopted our point of view"
Kremlin propagandists have welcomed decisions made by the new U.S. president such as imposing tariffs on China.
Trump's State Department hire could undermine Rubio on US's China policy
Darren Beattie was fired from the previous Trump administration after taking part in a conference popular among white nationalists.
Is El Salvador taking US prisoners? What to know
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele has offered to take in U.S. prisoners.
El Salvador agrees to "unprecedented" migrant deal, Marco Rubio says
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said El Salvador agreed to take deportees and "dangerous" U.S. criminal citizens.
Marco Rubio racks up early victories for his new boss
In two weeks, Secretary of State Rubio pushed Panama further from China, secured six Americans' release from Venezuela and ended a standoff with Colombia.
Chinese embassy in Panama reacts to Rubio's China threat
Marco Rubio secured two major concessions from Panama during a visit to the Central American country, his first foreign trip as secretary of state.
Donald Trump's Panama threat starts paying off
The new U.S. president has frequently accused China of controlling key global trade route the Panama Canal.
North Korea issues first direct criticism of Trump administration
In an interview with Megyn Kelly in January, Secretary of State Marco Rubio referred to North Korea and Iran as "rogue states."
Rubio warns necessary measures on Panama Canal over Chinese influence
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Panama's President José Raúl Mulino that the "status quo" of the Panama Canal is "unacceptable."
USAID chief of staff resigns amid DOGE push for classified info: Report
Matt Hopson has reportedly resigned after two top security officials were placed on leave for refusing to provide classified materials to DOGE members.
Republican lawmaker addresses reports USAID will fold into State Dept
House Foreign Affairs chairman Brian Mast said he'd like to see USAID move closer to the State Department in a push for "appropriate command and control."
Marco Rubio heads to Central America amid immigration tensions
The U.S. secretary of state is expected to focus on mass migration and the Panama Canal as he heads to Central America on his first overseas trip.
