The Latest Breaking News from Marco Rubio

US rallies allies against what it calls resurgence of left-wing terrorism

The United States is hosting a global meeting on left-wing terrorism. Secretary of State Marco Rubio claims this threat is experiencing a resurgence. Data suggests right-wing attacks have historically been more frequent in the US. Officials highlight Europe as an incubator for such transnational threats. The US administration targets groups…

The Economic Times · Jul 16

Lebanon deal risks renewed endless conflict

Late last month, Lebanon and Israel signed a framework agreement with the United States that Lebanon's chief negotiator, Nada Hamadeh Moawad, described as a "first step on the road to restoring Lebanese sovereignty and territorial integrity." But, as the agreement implicitly acknowledges, Israel is not the only threat to Lebanon's…

Bangkok Post · Jul 15

Does Marco Rubio control Venezuela?

Does Marco Rubio covertly control Venezuela? A report from The New York Times suggests that the US Secretary of State now effectively controls the Latin American country's finances, the distribution of its natural resources and its government since the capture of Nicolas Maduro in January. FRANCE 24's Monte Francis speaks…

France 24 · Jul 15

Marco Rubio Is Now Running More Jobs Than Anyone Since Henry Kissinger— and He's Adding Economic Diplomacy to the List This Week

Secretary of State Marco Rubio will convene the Economic Diplomacy Action Group, aka EDAG, for its first meeting on Wednesday, providing the Trump administration with a Biden-era forum to align trade, finance, development, and technology policy with U.S. foreign policy goals.

Benzinga · Jul 15

US judge blocks Trump administration policy targeting visas of social media researchers

A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Trump administration policy impacting foreign researchers. This policy could have denied visas or deported individuals studying online disinformation. The court found the policy likely burdened non-citizen researchers' speech rights. A technology research coalition challenged the policy, citing free speech violations. The ruling prevents…

The Economic Times · Jul 15

The Trump administration wants to dismantle the International Criminal Court. Can it?

On Monday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio wrote a blistering missive in the Wall Street Journal unveiling plans to dismantle the International Criminal Court (ICC). He claimed it threatened “US soldiers, police officers, Border Patrol agents and elected leaders” under international laws that “we neither consent to nor control”.

The Conversation · Jul 15

Wife of US scientist detained in China pleads for Trump’s help in bringing him home

Chen has worked as a U.S. government contractor for the State Department and Air Force Research Lab

The Independent UK · Jul 14

Mahmoud Khalil sues Trump officials and pro-Israel groups over ‘conspiracy’ to target him

Lawsuit alleges administration coordinated with online surveillance groups to ‘criminalize solidarity with Palestine’

The Guardian - US · Jul 14

EU rejects Trump administration claims that ICC threatens US sovereignty

US government says it wants to ‘systematically disable’ The Hague-based international criminal court

The Guardian - UK · Jul 14

Rubio Pressures US Allies To Cut Ties With International Criminal Court or Face Sanctions and Visa Bans

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned of sanctions and diplomatic measures against countries that support the ICC's jurisdiction over Americans.

International Business Times UK · Jul 14