The Latest Breaking News from Marco Rubio

On First Trip, Rubio To Wield Big Stick In Latin America

Traditionally, when US secretaries of state make their international debuts, they travel to major US allies and offer bromides about working together.

International Business Times · Jan 30, 2025

‘That is sealed’: Panama president says no discussions over canal with US

Panama will not negotiate control of its strategic canal during Marco Rubio’s upcoming visit, Jose Raul Mulino says.

Al Jazeera · Jan 30, 2025

How nonprofits abroad can fill gaps when the US government cuts off foreign aid

The U.S. government gives other nations US$68 billion of foreign assistance annually – more than any other country. Over half of this sum is managed by the U.S. Agency for International Development, including funds for programs aimed at fighting hunger and disease outbreaks, providing humanitarian relief in war zones, and…

The Conversation · Jan 30, 2025

Trump's Nuanced Approach To U.S.-China Relations

President Trump's evolving stance towards China emphasizes cooperation and specific concerns like fentanyl production, aiming to maintain U.S. supremacy wh...

Top News · Jan 29, 2025

Trump Administration Says No More Condoms For Gaza, Halts $50 Million Funding

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt called the expense a "preposterous waste of taxpayer money" and underscored that it did not align with the administration's "America First" policy.

International Business Times · Jan 29, 2025

Marco Rubio Freezes Foreign Aid, Halts Funding For Condoms In Gaza

Secretary Rubio freezes foreign aid, including condoms in Gaza, due to security concerns and alignment with Trump's agenda.

Top News · Jan 28, 2025

White House confirms Mandelson to be accepted as ambassador

EXCLUSIVE: An early headache for Sir Keir Starmer has been resolved with the White House allowing Lord Mandelson to take up his post as the UK’s ambassador to the US. But the Trump administration has also sent a warning over the Chagos Islands deal

The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2025

US will take ‘big interest’ in Sudan conflict, says Foreign Secretary

David Lammy said he had a ‘brief conversation’ with incoming US secretary of state Marco Rubio about the conflict in the region.

Evening Standard · Jan 28, 2025

Dozens Of USAID Officials Placed On Leave Amid Trump Investigation

56 USAID officials placed on leave amid resistance to Trump's directives. 90-day pause on foreign assistance leads to layoffs.

Top News · Jan 28, 2025

Global push grows to free Niger’s former president Mohamed Bazoum

Niger's president Mohamed Bazoum has spent 550 days as a hostage of the military junta in the capital, Niamey. His lawyers say that his detention is setting a dangerous precedent and have launched a global campaign to have him released.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 28, 2025