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Marco Rubio

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Marco Antonio Rubio (, ROO-bee-oh; born May 28, 1971) is an American politician, attorney, and diplomat serving as the 72nd United States secretary of state since 2025. A member of the Republican Party, he represented Florida in the U.S. Senate from 2011 to 2025. Rubio is also the acting national security advisor.

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🇺🇸 Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Egyptian Foreign Minister Abdelatty (2026-04-14)
Office of the Spokesperson Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Egyptian Foreign Minister Abde...
🇺🇸 Rubio says US journalist Shelly Kittleson is free, working on safe departure from Iraq (2026-04-08)
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said late Tuesday that American journalist Shelly Kittleson was freed after being held hostage by an Iran-backed militi...
🇺🇸 Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Uzbekistan Head of the Presidential Administration Ms. Saida Mirziyoyeva (2026-04-07)
Office of the Spokesperson Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Uzbekistan Head of the Preside...
🇺🇸 Top diplomat Marco Rubio strips Qassem Soleimani’s niece of US residency (2026-04-04)
In a statement, the US State Department has accused Hamideh Soleimani Afshar of being an 'outspoken supporter' of Iran....
🇺🇸 Secretary Rubio Revokes Green Cards of Foreign Nationals with Ties to Iranian Terror Regime (2026-04-04)
Office of the Spokesperson Secretary Rubio Revokes Green Cards of Foreign Nationals with...
🇺🇸 US agents arrest niece of Iran’s Qassem Soleimani after Rubio revoked green card (2026-04-04)
🇺🇸 Senegal Independence Day (2026-04-04)
Marco Rubio, Secretary of State Senegal Independence Day ...
🇺🇸 The Vance versus Rubio 2028 nomination fight through the lens of chaos (2026-04-03)
The 2028 Republican nomination will be influenced by Trump's confrontational nature and the potential for chaos, with Vice President JD Vance and Secr...
🇺🇸 It's over for NATO? Marco Rubio explains why (2026-04-02)
The ball is in Europe’s court. If you don’t want to lose the U.S. as a friend and ally, then fall in line....
🇺🇸 China’s detentions of Panama-flagged vessels raise concerns, Rubio says (2026-04-02)
🇺🇸 Support for Panama’s Sovereignty (2026-04-02)
Marco Rubio, Secretary of State Support for Panama’s Sovereignty ...
🇺🇸 Rubio: 'We depend very little' on Strait of Hormuz (2026-04-01)
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday suggested that the U.S. depends "very little" on the Strait of Hormuz, the closure of which has led to a lea...
🇺🇸 Secretary Rubio’s Call with Portuguese Foreign Minister Rangel (2026-03-31)
Office of the Spokesperson Secretary Rubio’s Call with Portuguese Foreign Minister Range...
🇺🇸 Marco Rubio urges US diplomats to use X to fight ’anti-American propaganda’ (2026-03-31)
🇺🇸 US Secretary of State says war could conclude in ‘weeks, not months’ (2026-03-28)
US secretary of state Marco Rubio told reporters that the US is seeking to conclude the war in a matter of weeks....
🇺🇦 Rubio Accuses Zelenskyy Of Lying About US Position On Bid To End Russia's War (2026-03-27)
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of lying when he suggested this week that the United States was ...
🇺🇸 G7 meets on Russia-Ukraine war as Rubio tries to sell U.S. strategy in Iran to skeptical allies insulted by Trump (2026-03-27)
The Europeans are still smarting over Trump's earlier demands to take over Greenland from NATO ally Denmark and are concerned about U.S. support for U...
🇬🇧 Marco Rubio joins G7 talks with focus on Iran war (2026-03-27)
It is the secretary of state's first foreign trip since the conflict began last month....
🇺🇸 Rubio heads to Europe to try garner support for Iran war (2026-03-27)
Representatives of the world's wealthiest democracies gather in France today for a G7 meeting, where U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expec...
🇺🇸 Rubio holds call with Iraqi Kurdish leader, State Department says (2026-03-27)
🇺🇸 Secretary Rubio’s Call with Jordanian Foreign Minister Safadi (2026-03-26)
Office of the Spokesperson Secretary Rubio’s Call with Jordanian Foreign Minister Safadi...
🇺🇸 Secretary Rubio’s Call with Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Barzani (2026-03-26)
Office of the Spokesperson Secretary Rubio’s Call with Kurdistan Regional Government Pri...
🇺🇸 Secretary Rubio’s Call with Norwegian Prime Minister Store (2026-03-26)
Office of the Spokesperson Secretary Rubio’s Call with Norwegian Prime Minister Store ...
🇺🇸 Rubio plans travel to France to sell Iran war to skeptical G7 allies (2026-03-25)
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to France this week to try to sell America's skeptical Group of Seven allies on the Iran war that has ...
🇺🇸 Greece National Day (2026-03-25)
Marco Rubio, Secretary of State Greece National Day ...
🇺🇸 Details on Marco Rubio's testimony in former roommate's illegal lobbying trial (2026-03-24)
Secretary of State Marco Rubio appeared in court on Tuesday in the case against former Rep. David Rivera, who is accused of illegally lobbying for Ven...
🇺🇸 Marco Rubio Testifies in Corruption Trial Against Former U.S. Rep. David Rivera (2026-03-24)
To much ado, the secretary of state took the stand against David Rivera, a former congressman accused of secretly lobbying on behalf of the Venezuelan...
🇺🇸 Secretary of State Marco Rubio to speak about Iran war with G7 in France (2026-03-24)
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel Friday to France to discuss the conflict in the Middle East and other matters with other officials in the G...
🇺🇸 Secretary Rubio’s Travel to France (2026-03-24)
Thomas "Tommy" Pigott, Principal Deputy Spokesperson Secretary Rubio’s Travel to France ...
🇺🇸 Rubio to testify in trial of ex-Rep. accused of illegal lobbying for Venezuela (2026-03-24)
Former Rep. David Rivera of Florida is accused of secretly lobbying for the Venezuelan government during the first Trump administration....
🇺🇸 Secretary Rubio’s Call with Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Anand (2026-03-23)
Office of the Spokesperson Secretary Rubio’s Call with Canadian Minister of Foreign Affa...
🇺🇸 Rubio to testify in trial of former congressman accused of secretly lobbying for Venezuela (2026-03-23)
The trial has begun for former congressman David Rivera over allegations he secretly lobbied for Venezuela's government during the first Trump adminis...
🇺🇸 Secretary Rubio’s Call with Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar (2026-03-23)
Office of the Spokesperson Secretary Rubio’s Call with Indian External Affairs Minister ...
🇺🇸 Secretary Rubio’s Call with Kenyan President Ruto (2026-03-23)
Office of the Spokesperson Secretary Rubio’s Call with Kenyan President Ruto ...
🇺🇸 Rubio to testify in trial of former roommate accused of secretly lobbying for Venezuela (2026-03-23)
The federal trial of a former Miami congressman accused of secretly lobbying for Venezuela’s government during the first Trump administration begins M...
🇺🇸 Namibia National Day (2026-03-21)
Marco Rubio, Secretary of State Namibia National Day ...
🇺🇸 Vance steps into limelight on Iran war as Rubio lays low (2026-03-18)
Vice President Vance is taking a more forward-facing role and defending his past isolationist stances on foreign affairs as the war in Iran continues ...
🇺🇸 News Wrap: Cuba slowly restoring power as Rubio calls for new leadership (2026-03-17)
In our news wrap Tuesday, Cuban utility providers are slowly restoring power after the island's latest blackout as Trump administration officials call...
🇺🇸 Rubio says Cuba needs to ‘get new people in charge’ as US ratchets pressure (2026-03-17)
Washington continues to block fuel to island nation, as Trump floats 'doing something with Cuba very soon'....
🇺🇸 Secretary Rubio’s Call with UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minster of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan (2026-03-17)
Office of the Spokesperson Secretary Rubio’s Call with UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Min...
🇺🇸 Rubio calls for new Cuban leaders as blackout underscores economic crisis (2026-03-17)
Rubio, who is of Cuban heritage, said the current government is incapable of addressing its economic problems....
🇺🇸 Rubio on Cuba: 'They have to get new people in charge' (2026-03-17)
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday said Cuba needs to change its political leaders after reports this week that the Trump administration is see...
🇺🇸 On the Occasion of St. Patrick’s Day (2026-03-17)
Marco Rubio, Secretary of State On the Occasion of St. Patrick’s Day ...
🇺🇸 Iran war jolts J.D. Vance and Marco Rubio's jockeying for 2028 (2026-03-15)
The U.S. attack on Iran has rocked the 2028 Vance-Rubio ticket favored by President Trump's MAGA following and predicted by polls and political analys...
🇬🇧 How does Trump keep henchmen like Rubio in check? He literally makes them wear shoes that are far too big | Marina Hyde (2026-03-13)
<p>The art of the heel: if you want a shot at the US presidency, you better be ready to sartorially debase yourself on the world stage<br></p><p>The s...
🇺🇸 Vance, Rubio jammed into high-stakes horse race for Trump’s favor (2026-03-12)
When President Trump gave his first press conference since the start of the Iran war, he brushed past Vice President Vance, instead lavishing praise o...
🇺🇸 Mauritius National Day (2026-03-12)
Marco Rubio, Secretary of State Mauritius National Day ...
🇺🇸 Secretary Rubio’s Call with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy (2026-03-11)
Office of the Spokesperson Secretary Rubio’s Call with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy ...
🇺🇸 Secretary Rubio’s Call with UK Foreign Secretary Cooper (2026-03-10)
Office of the Spokesperson Secretary Rubio’s Call with UK Foreign Secretary Cooper ...
🇺🇸 Democrats threaten more Iran war powers votes, call for Hegseth, Rubio to testify (2026-03-10)
Democrats are vowing to interrupt normal order in the Senate unless Pete Hegseth and Marco Rubio testify publicly....
🇺🇸 Rubio designates Afghanistan as 'state sponsor of wrongful detention' (2026-03-10)
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday designated Afghanistan as a “state sponsor of wrongful detention” and urged the ruling Taliban to release two...
🇺🇸 Secretary Rubio’s Call with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa al-Sudani (2026-03-09)
Office of the Spokesperson Secretary Rubio’s Call with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shi...
🇺🇸 Secretary Rubio’s Call with German Foreign Minister Wadephul (2026-03-09)
Office of the Spokesperson Secretary Rubio’s Call with German Foreign Minister Wadephul ...
🇺🇸 Secretary of State Marco Rubio and FBI Deputy Director Christopher Raia at a US. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Flag Raising Ceremony (2026-03-09)
Marco Rubio, Secretary of State Washington, D.C. Benjamin Franklin Room Secretary of...
🇺🇸 New Lawsuit Challenges Rubio’s Threats Against Foreign Tech Regulators (2026-03-09)
A lawsuit filed on Monday argues that a State Department’s decision to withhold visas from experts who have pushed for stronger social media regulatio...
🇺🇸 Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio posts photo with Rubio at Shield of the Americas summit (2026-03-09)
Former Proud Boys national chairman and far-right activist Enrique Tarrio posted a photo of him with Secretary of State Marco Rubio taken at the inaug...
🇺🇸 Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Western Hemisphere Presidents (2026-03-07)
Office of the Spokesperson Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Western Hemisphere Presidents ...
🇺🇸 Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem at the Shield of the Americas Summit Working Lunch (2026-03-07)
Marco Rubio, Secretary of State Kristi Noem, Secretary of Homeland Security Miami, Florida Trump National Doral Miami ...
🇺🇸 The United States to Host the Shield of the Americas Summit (2026-03-06)
Office of the Spokesperson The United States to Host the Shield of the Americas Summit ...
🇺🇸 Secretary Rubio’s Call with Egyptian Foreign Minister Abdelatty (2026-03-05)
Office of the Spokesperson Secretary Rubio’s Call with Egyptian Foreign Minister Abdelat...
🇺🇸 Secretary Rubio’s Call with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah (2026-03-05)
Office of the Spokesperson Secretary Rubio’s Call with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh J...
🇺🇸 Secretary Rubio’s Call with Colombian Foreign Minister Villavicencio (2026-01-23)
Office of the Spokesperson Secretary Rubio’s Call with Colombian Foreign Minister ...
🇺🇸 Australia National Day (2026-01-25)
Marco Rubio, Secretary of State Australia National Day ...
🇺🇸 Trump sends mixed messages on Iran war (2026-03-04)
President Trump contradicted Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the reasons why the U.S. chose to strike Iran. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports....
🇺🇸 Trump administration will move to offset oil price increases: Rubio (2026-03-03)
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday said the Trump administration will move to offset oil price increases as strikes on Iran jolt the global mark...
🇺🇸 Bulgaria National Day (2026-03-03)
Marco Rubio, Secretary of State Bulgaria National Day ...
🇺🇸 Watch: Rubio takes questions on Iran, comments on alleged strike on school (2026-03-02)
Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke to reporters Monday about the ongoing strikes against Iran. See his remarks....
🇺🇸 Rubio to brief US House and Senate leaders on Monday (2026-03-02)
🇺🇸 US designates Iran as 'state sponsor of wrongful detention' (2026-02-28)
The U.S. on Friday designated Iran as a "state sponsor of wrongful detention" and demanded that the country release any Americans in its detention. Se...
🇺🇸 U.S. warns Iran's reluctance to discuss weapons is a 'big, big problem' as fresh talks begin (2026-02-26)
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that Iran's reluctance to discuss its intercontinental ballistic missiles was a "big, big problem."...
🇺🇸 Marco Rubio addresses Cuba's statement that it killed 4 on Florida-registered boat (2026-02-26)
Cuban authorities said Wednesday the country's coast guard killed four people on a speedboat that was registered in Florida. The people on the boat fi...
🇺🇸 Secretary of State Marco Rubio Remarks to Press (2026-02-26)
Marco Rubio, Secretary of State Frigate Bay, Saint Kitts and Nevis St. Kitts Marriott Beach Resort ...
🇺🇸 Rubio briefs Gang of Eight on Iran ahead of State of the Union address (2026-02-24)
Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a briefing regarding Iran with the "Gang of Eight" on Tuesday as President Trump mulls strikes against the country...
🇺🇸 Secretary Rubio’s Call with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud (2026-02-23)
Office of the Spokesperson Secretary Rubio’s Call with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Fai...
🇺🇸 Secretary Rubio’s Call with Dutch Foreign Minister Berendsen (2026-02-23)
Office of the Spokesperson Secretary Rubio’s Call with Dutch Foreign Minister Berendsen ...
🇺🇸 Secretary Rubio’s Travel to Saint Kitts and Nevis (2026-02-23)
Thomas "Tommy" Pigott, Principal Deputy Spokesperson Secretary Rubio’s Travel to Saint K...
🇺🇸 Brunei National Day (2026-02-22)
Marco Rubio, Secretary of State Brunei National Day ...
🇺🇸 Japan’s National Day (2026-02-22)
Marco Rubio, Secretary of State Japan’s National Day ...
🇺🇸 Visa Restrictions on Chilean Nationals Undermining Regional Security (2026-02-20)
Marco Rubio, Secretary of State Visa Restrictions on Chilean Nationals Undermining Regio...
🇺🇸 Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono (2026-02-20)
Office of the Spokesperson Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Indonesian Foreign Minister Su...
🇺🇸 Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Vietnam Foreign Minister Trung (2026-02-20)
Office of the Spokesperson Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Vietnam Foreign Minister Trung...
🇺🇸 Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Paraguayan President Peña (2026-02-20)
Office of the Spokesperson Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Paraguayan President Peña ...
🇺🇸 Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Pakistan Prime Minister Sharif (2026-02-19)
Office of the Spokesperson Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Pakistan Prime Minister Sharif...
🇺🇸 Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Cho (2026-02-03)
Office of the Spokesperson Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Republic of Korea Foreign Mini...
🇺🇸 Secretary Rubio’s Call with Mexican Foreign Secretary de la Fuente (2026-01-31)
Office of the Spokesperson Secretary Rubio’s Call with Mexican Foreign Secretary de la F...
🇺🇸 Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar (2026-02-03)
Office of the Spokesperson Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Indian External Affairs Minist...
🇺🇸 Secretary Rubio’s Call with Brazilian Foreign Minister Vieira (2026-01-31)
Office of the Spokesperson Secretary Rubio’s Call with Brazilian Foreign Minister Vieira...
🇺🇸 Secretary Rubio’s Call with Greece Foreign Minister Gerapetritis (2026-01-30)
Office of the Spokesperson Secretary Rubio’s Call with Greece Foreign Minister Gerapetri...
🇺🇸 Nauru National Day (2026-01-30)
Marco Rubio, Secretary of State Nauru National Day ...
🇺🇸 Secretary Rubio’s Call with UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan (2026-01-30)
Office of the Spokesperson Secretary Rubio’s Call with UAE Deputy Prime Minister and For...
🇺🇸 Joint Statement by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins: Securing Critical Water Resources for South Texas Agriculture (2026-02-03)
Marco Rubio, Secretary of State Joint Statement by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Se...
🇺🇸 Rubio to testify about Venezuela at Senate hearing today (2026-01-28)
The hearing will be the first chance for lawmakers to publicly question the secretary of state about the capture of Nicolás Maduro and the future of t...
🇺🇸 Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Bolivian Foreign Minister Aramayo (2026-02-04)
Office of the Spokesperson Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Bolivian Foreign Minister Aram...
🇺🇸 Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Democratic Republic of the Congo President Tshisekedi (2026-02-04)
Office of the Spokesperson Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Democratic Republic of the Con...
🇺🇸 Secretary of State Marco Rubio at a Press Availability (2026-02-04)
Marco Rubio, Secretary of State Washington, D.C. Dean Acheson Auditorium Secretary ...
🇺🇸 Opening Remarks of the Critical Minerals Ministerial (2026-02-04)
Marco Rubio, Secretary of State Washington, D.C. Loy Henderson Conference Room Open...
🇺🇸 2026 Critical Minerals Ministerial (2026-02-05)
Office of the Spokesperson 2026 Critical Minerals Ministerial ...
🇺🇸 Secretary Rubio’s Call with Costa Rican President-Elect Fernández (2026-02-05)
Office of the Spokesperson Secretary Rubio’s Call with Costa Rican President-Elect Ferná...
🇺🇸 Marco Rubio is the only adult left in the room (2026-02-17)
The secretary of State's Munich speech was one JD Vance should have given, if the goal was to offer a serious argument about Trump’s vision....
🇺🇸 Rubio praises Trump’s ‘extraordinarily close relationship’ with Hungary’s Orbán (2026-02-16)
During a news conference with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said President Trump was committed to Hungary’s success, pra...
🇺🇸 In Hungary, Marco Rubio Stresses Trump’s Support for Viktor Orban (2026-02-16)
The U.S. secretary of state said in Budapest that the president was “deeply committed” to the success of Viktor Orban, who has boasted of creating an ...
🇺🇸 Rubio boosts Orbán's bid for another term during Budapest visit (2026-02-16)
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday enthusiastically endorsed Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's bid to serve a fifth straight term after up...
🇺🇸 Rubio casts US, the ’child of Europe’, as critical friend to allies (2026-02-16)