Marco Rubio on a smooth path to Senate confirmation as next secretary of state

January 15, 2025 - 7:56am EST
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Marco Rubio drew bipartisan support among Senate Foreign Relations Committee members at Wednesday's hearing and appears headed for confirmation under President-elect Donald Trump's administration.

Feb 6 - 9:38am EST

President Trump carried the majority Arab American city in the 2024 election, driven by widespread anger over the Biden administration's handling of the war in Gaza.

Feb 6 - 4:23am EST

The Trump administration has given more than 2 million federal employees until Thursday to decide whether to stay or go. A last-minute court hearing may throw a wrench into the administration's plans.

Feb 6 - 4:23am EST

The Trump administration has given more than 2 million federal employees until Thursday to decide whether to stay or go. A last-minute court hearing may throw a wrench into the administration's plans.

Feb 6 - 4:23am EST

The Trump administration has given millions of federal employees until Thursday to decide whether to stay or go. Yet a lot of unanswered questions remain about the "deferred resignation" offer.

Feb 6 - 4:23am EST

The Trump administration has given millions of federal employees until Thursday to decide whether to stay or go. Yet a lot of unanswered questions remain about the "deferred resignation" offer.

Feb 6 - 1:15am EST

Trump said he would delay imposing tariffs on Mexico for at least a month. In exchange, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum promised to send the country's National Guard to reinforce the border.

Feb 6 - 12:55am EST

The agreements potentially help the Trump administration address a key sticking point in immigration enforcement since not everyone in the U.S. illegally can be easily sent back home.

Feb 6 - 12:55am EST

The agreements potentially help the Trump administration address a key sticking point in immigration enforcement since not everyone in the U.S. illegally can be easily sent back home.

Feb 5 - 9:36pm EST

USAID and nonprofit workers gathered near the Capitol in D.C. to protest Elon Musk's efforts to shut down the aid agency with his Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE.