Marco Rubio
Marco Rubio is a US lawmaker who served as a Republican senator for the state of Florida. In 2025, US President Donald Trump appointed Rubio as secretary of state.
Trump administration tells US diplomats abroad not to opine on foreign elections
In the directive released by the State Dept., it was made clear that the United States "will pursue partnerships with countries wherever our strategic interests align."
Rubio: US has engaged with all parties in Syria clashes, agreed on steps to end situation
US, European allies agree on August deadline for Iran nuclear deal – report
'There are no red lines anymore' says UN Palestinian rights expert on US sanctions
US State Department to fire over 1,300 employees as Trump admin. aims to shrink federal gov't
As part of the Trump administration’s efforts to shrink the federal government, at least 1,107 civil servants and 246 foreign service officers have had their positions terminated, CNN reported.
Nuclear partnership: US signs second-ever civil nuclear deal with south-Asian country
"The signing of this... marks an important step toward establishing a robust civil nuclear partnership between the United States and Malaysia," the State Department said.
Marco Rubio has 'frank' talks on ceasefire with Russia's FM Lavrov in Kuala Lumpur
Rubio said that he expressed to Lavrov that Trump is frustrated "that there has not been more flexibility on the Russian side to bring about an end to this conflict."
Rubio imposes sanctions on UN's Albanese over 'political, economic warfare' against Israel, US
"A clear message. Time for the UN to pay attention!" Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar wrote in response.
Rubio impersonator uses AI to contact US gov't officials, attempts to steal information
At least five individuals outside the State Department were targeted, including three foreign ministers, a US governor, and a member of Congress.
Netanyahu nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize, says Middle East peace possible
Netanyahu met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, envoy Steve Witkoff earlier on Monday • PM set to ask Trump to greenlight action against any Iranian nuclear activity
Trump executive order terminates Syrian Sanctions Program, national emergency
Sanctions will remain in effect for individuals and entities connected to former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad and his cronies.
'We've waited long enough,' hostage families meet with Secretary of State Rubio in Washington
During the meeting Rubio stressed that true victory in Gaza will only be realized when all the hostages return home.
US strikes caused significant damage to nuclear sites, Iran admits
"Our nuclear installations have been badly damaged, that’s for sure," Baghaei said, according to the report.
Iran 'much further away' from building nuclear weapon after US strike, Rubio tells Politico
Rubio's comments come after Reuters and others reported Tuesday that those US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities set back Tehran's program by only a matter of months.
Iran spoke to US envoy Steve Witkoff in bid to end crisis with Israel, diplomats say
US President Donald Trump wants Tehran to end uranium enrichment on its soil, while Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has said Tehran's right to enrichment is non-negotiable.
