Jan 14, 2025 · During his political career, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio has focused his attacks on countries with communist governments and improving relationships with Latin America. AILSA CHANG, HOST: The...

Jan 21, 2025 · Secretary of State Marco Rubio was born in Miami, Florida in 1971. He is the son of Cuban immigrants who left Cuba in pursuit of the American Dream. His father worked as a banquet bartender, while his mother split time as a stay-at-home mom and hotel maid. From an early age, Rubio learned the importance […]

2 days ago · Democratic lawmakers joined a protest outside U.S.A.I.D. headquarters after agency employees were told to stay home. ... Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday that he had taken over as ...

Rubio became Florida's senior senator in January 2019, following the defeat of former Senator Bill Nelson, and was reelected to a third term in 2022, defeating Democratic nominee Val Demings in a landslide victory. Rubio endorsed Trump for president in 2024 days before the Iowa caucuses.

Nov 7, 2024 · Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) argued that Democrats and Vice President Harris lost the presidential election because they think Americans are “dummies.” “Their attitude is, ‘You guys are a bunch of...

Jan 13, 2025 · Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (Ill.) on Monday announced that he will vote for Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) to become the next secretary of State, a sign that Rubio is on a path to be...

Nov 14, 2024 · TALLAHASSEE, Florida (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has named Sen. Marco Rubio as his choice for secretary of state. Here are five things to know about the Republican from Florida, now in his third U.S. Senate term: He is the son of Cuban immigrants. Rubio, 53, was born in Miami and still calls the city his home.

Jan 21, 2025 · The Senate has confirmed Marco Rubio as secretary of state, giving President Donald Trump the first member of his Cabinet. The vote was unanimous. ... Republicans need almost all every party member in line to overcome Democratic opposition to nominees. Objection from any one senator, as is expected with Hegseth and several other choices, would ...

Nov 13, 2024 · Putting an end to days of speculation, United States President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Florida Senator Marco Rubio to lead the State Department under the incoming administration.

Jul 19, 2024 · U.S. Senator Marco Rubio was passed over as former President Donald Trump’s VP pick this week for Ohio’s J.D. Vance. However, political watchers are saying the pick doesn’t spell the end of Rubio’s political aspirations.