The secretaries of defense and state will play key roles in U.S. policy on Israel, but Hegseth and Rubio faced little scrutiny on Palestinian suffering.
Rubio -- long known as a Russia and China hawk in the Senate -- has been accused of dialing back his interventionist foreign policy approach to align with Trump's positions and may face fresh criticism from opponents who believe he might prioritize serving as a yes man to president over serving the country.
Sen. Marco Rubio, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the State Department as secretary of state, answered questions Wednesday from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
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Trump’s pick for secretary of state says sanctions on violent settlers to be liftedUS Senator Marco Rubio doesn't give timeline for reversal of Biden policy, says he expects Trump administration 'will continue to be perhaps the most pro-Israel administration'
President-elect Donald Trump nominated Marco Rubio to be the next Secretary of State. Here's what to know about his confirmation hearing on Wednesday.
Marco Rubio, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to be secretary of state, told a confirmation hearing Wednesday that he will adopt foreign policies that place American core interests foremost in a world of increasing dangers.
This week in politics, President Joe Biden delivered his farewell address, the Senate conducted confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump's nominees, the Supreme Court upheld the looming TikTok ban, Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire, Trump's inauguration was moved indoors and more.
Lipstadt first drew international attention for her defeat of a libel suit filed by British author David Irving, whom she accused of Holocaust denial in her 1996 book, “Denying the Holocaust.” The case was the basis for a 2016 film in which actor Rachel Weisz portrayed Lipstadt (and received accent coaching from her).
The Senate on Wednesday adopted the first amendment to the Laken Riley Act, as Republicans push for a legislative win to open the new Congress. The legislation in its current form would mandate federal detention of immigrants without legal status accused of theft, burglary and other related crimes. Senators on Wednesday voted 70-25 for an…
Wednesday was chock full of Senate hearings, including Pam Bondi for attorney general, Marco Rubio for secretary of state, John Ratcliffe for CIA chief among others
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