Marco Rubio
Rubio rejects rumors he may quit Trump admin. to prepare for 2028 White House bid - report
“I literally will not talk about 2028 anymore,” Rubio was quoted as saying. “I just won’t do it.”
How the Republican midterm defeat reshapes the presidential succession battle - analysis
Trump raises doubts over renewed attacks on Iran
Iranian negotiators in Doha to continue talks to end the US-Iran war, official says
Strategy or physical withdrawal: What does Washington’s shift from airstrikes to sanctions signify?
Despite the apparent success of the US’s blockade and sanctions campaign, Iranian officials have repeatedly expressed that they would not falter in maintaining control over the Strait of Hormuz.
US halts Iran strikes 'for time being,' as focus shifts to economic sanctions, Rubio says - report
Operation Economic Outcast was announced on Monday by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, following earlier threats of an "economic D-Day" against the regime.
Trump administration pauses US visa appointments worldwide amid sweeping immigration crackdown
While Trump campaigned in 2024 on a platform of stopping illegal immigration, his administration has also made legal immigration more difficult.
US cancels joint marine drills with South Korea over Iran war-related force constraints
The US Marine Corps formally notified its South Korean counterpart in June that force availability would be constrained for the division-level exercise, known as Ssangyong.
US removes Syria's designation as State Sponsor of Terrorism
The State Department formally removed Syria from the US list of State Sponsors of Terrorism after the previously announced move underwent congressional review.
Rubio holds advantage over Vance in matchups against Democratic presidential candidates - poll
According to the Emerson College poll, Rubio defeats both former vice president Kamala Harris and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in hypothetical races by the same margin, 48% to 43%.
US judge strikes down Trump policy suspending immigrant visa processing for 75 countries
US District Judge Jeannette Vargas in Manhattan said the policy that the State Department announced in January was "patently unlawful" and ran afoul of federal immigration law.
US designates Myanmar scholar, US citizen Min Zin held by China as wrongfully detained
The designation for Min Zin, who is accused of endangering Chinese national security, comes just weeks before US President Donald Trump is scheduled to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping to the US.
Senators press Rubio, Bessent on lack of counter-evasion sanctions on Russia
The US last imposed major sanctions on Russia in October 2025, when the Treasury Department targeted Russian oil companies Rosneft and Lukoil.
Ethiopia, US reinforce commitment to partner on cross-sectional issues - opinion
Washington and Addis Ababa have long enjoyed a shared history of cooperation. Now, these ties are getting even stronger
