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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago
US news

Rubio unveils first stage of major State Department overhaul

The US State Department is undergoing a major reorganization, eliminating offices and cutting positions to improve efficiency.
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago
US news

US State Department appoints new top official for Europe DW 04/26/2025

Brendan Hanrahan has been appointed as the US State Department's top executive for Europe, taking over leadership of the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs.
fromTheregister
2 days ago
US news

State Department reorg could hurt US vs China tech battle

The recent reorganization of the US State Department may hinder efforts to counter China's technological influence.
Key changes to the Cyberspace and Digital Policy bureau could limit its effectiveness in addressing national security issues.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago
US news

Rubio unveils first stage of major State Department overhaul

The US State Department is undergoing a major reorganization, eliminating offices and cutting positions to improve efficiency.
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago
US news

US State Department appoints new top official for Europe DW 04/26/2025

Brendan Hanrahan has been appointed as the US State Department's top executive for Europe, taking over leadership of the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs.
fromTheregister
2 days ago
US news

State Department reorg could hurt US vs China tech battle

The recent reorganization of the US State Department may hinder efforts to counter China's technological influence.
Key changes to the Cyberspace and Digital Policy bureau could limit its effectiveness in addressing national security issues.
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#state-department
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Marco Rubio announces cancellation of most USAid programs live

USAID cancels 83% of its programs, reallocating funds to State Department.
Darren Beattie, acting under secretary, has a controversial past and has insulted Rubio.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Marco Rubio and Elon Musk Had Knock-Down, Drag-Out Fight on Thursday and Trump Sided With Rubio

Elon Musk and Marco Rubio had a heated confrontation during a Cabinet meeting, with President Trump stepping in to support Rubio.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

Critics Call Rubio's Overhaul Plan a Blow to U.S. Values

Marco Rubio's restructuring plan will significantly reduce the State Department's focus on human rights and democracy, merging key offices into other departments.
US news
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

State Department to cut thousands of staff, shutter more than 100 foreign offices

The State Department plans to lay off 2,000 staffers and close 132 offices abroad, signaling significant cuts under the 'America First' strategy.
fromThe American Conservative
2 days ago
Right-wing politics

State Department Budget Cuts Don't Go Far Enough

The State Department is undergoing reorganization under Secretary Marco Rubio, aimed at reducing bureaucracy and aligning the agency with new political ideologies.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago
US news

Marco Rubio Shares Plans for Overhaul of State Department

Marco Rubio proposes a significant reorganization of the State Department to streamline operations and reduce staff.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Marco Rubio announces cancellation of most USAid programs live

USAID cancels 83% of its programs, reallocating funds to State Department.
Darren Beattie, acting under secretary, has a controversial past and has insulted Rubio.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Marco Rubio and Elon Musk Had Knock-Down, Drag-Out Fight on Thursday and Trump Sided With Rubio

Elon Musk and Marco Rubio had a heated confrontation during a Cabinet meeting, with President Trump stepping in to support Rubio.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

Critics Call Rubio's Overhaul Plan a Blow to U.S. Values

Marco Rubio's restructuring plan will significantly reduce the State Department's focus on human rights and democracy, merging key offices into other departments.
US news
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

State Department to cut thousands of staff, shutter more than 100 foreign offices

The State Department plans to lay off 2,000 staffers and close 132 offices abroad, signaling significant cuts under the 'America First' strategy.
fromThe American Conservative
2 days ago
Right-wing politics

State Department Budget Cuts Don't Go Far Enough

The State Department is undergoing reorganization under Secretary Marco Rubio, aimed at reducing bureaucracy and aligning the agency with new political ideologies.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago
US news

Marco Rubio Shares Plans for Overhaul of State Department

Marco Rubio proposes a significant reorganization of the State Department to streamline operations and reduce staff.
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Canada news
fromtime.com
3 days ago

Ahead of Canada's Election, Secretary of State Marco Rubio Speaks Out on Trump's Plans to Annex the Country

Marco Rubio addressed Trump's remarks about Canada possibly becoming the 51st state, reiterating that such a move is not feasible.
#trump-administration
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Rubio says 83% of USAid programs terminated after six-week purge

The Trump administration eliminated 83% of USAID programs, marking a significant shift in US foreign aid policy.
US news
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Secretary of State Rubio says 83% of USAID programs are canceled

The Trump administration has significantly restructured foreign aid by dismantling USAID, transferring remaining programs under the State Department's control.
US news
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

USAID cuts complete, with 83% of agency's programs gone: Secretary of State Marco Rubio

The Trump administration significantly cut U.S. foreign aid programs, retaining only 18% under new management by the State Department.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

Rubio Still Bends the Knee to 'Leashed' Elon Musk

Musk's clash with Rubio at a Trump Cabinet meeting highlights tensions in the administration and Musk's influential role. Trump supports both parties with mixed signals.
Europe news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

Rubio Visits NATO Amid European Alarm Over Trump's Agenda

Marco Rubio emphasizes NATO cooperation amid tensions between the Trump administration and Europe regarding various policies, particularly concerning Russia and trade.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Rubio says 83% of USAid programs terminated after six-week purge

The Trump administration eliminated 83% of USAID programs, marking a significant shift in US foreign aid policy.
US news
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Secretary of State Rubio says 83% of USAID programs are canceled

The Trump administration has significantly restructured foreign aid by dismantling USAID, transferring remaining programs under the State Department's control.
US news
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

USAID cuts complete, with 83% of agency's programs gone: Secretary of State Marco Rubio

The Trump administration significantly cut U.S. foreign aid programs, retaining only 18% under new management by the State Department.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

Rubio Still Bends the Knee to 'Leashed' Elon Musk

Musk's clash with Rubio at a Trump Cabinet meeting highlights tensions in the administration and Musk's influential role. Trump supports both parties with mixed signals.
Europe news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

Rubio Visits NATO Amid European Alarm Over Trump's Agenda

Marco Rubio emphasizes NATO cooperation amid tensions between the Trump administration and Europe regarding various policies, particularly concerning Russia and trade.
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#diplomacy
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Rubio Threatens to Move On' From Ukraine-Russia Talks Within Days' If No Progress Seen: We Have Other Priorities'

Rubio urges a swift assessment of the viability of peace talks, signaling the U.S. may shift focus if no progress is made.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

High-stakes Ukraine talks held in France - with Rubio, Witkoff and Kellogg all at the table for first time

High-stakes talks took place in France to discuss ending the Russia-Ukraine war, involving key US officials and European leaders.
UK news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

Ukraine Cease-fire Talks in London Downgraded After Rubio Pulls Out

The high-profile meeting on Ukraine has been scaled back, indicating challenges in diplomacy to negotiate a cease-fire.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
US politics

South Africa committed to US ties after regrettable' expulsion of envoy

Secretary Rubio accused South Africa's ambassador of anti-US sentiment, amid rising diplomatic tensions.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Rubio Threatens to Move On' From Ukraine-Russia Talks Within Days' If No Progress Seen: We Have Other Priorities'

Rubio urges a swift assessment of the viability of peace talks, signaling the U.S. may shift focus if no progress is made.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

High-stakes Ukraine talks held in France - with Rubio, Witkoff and Kellogg all at the table for first time

High-stakes talks took place in France to discuss ending the Russia-Ukraine war, involving key US officials and European leaders.
UK news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

Ukraine Cease-fire Talks in London Downgraded After Rubio Pulls Out

The high-profile meeting on Ukraine has been scaled back, indicating challenges in diplomacy to negotiate a cease-fire.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
US politics

South Africa committed to US ties after regrettable' expulsion of envoy

Secretary Rubio accused South Africa's ambassador of anti-US sentiment, amid rising diplomatic tensions.
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#foreign-policy
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago
US news

Marco Rubio announces overhaul of U.S. State Department

Marco Rubio aims to streamline the State Department by cutting 700 positions and reorganizing offices deemed 'bloated' and ineffective.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
US news

Rubio Says He Has Revoked 300 or More Visas in Trump's Deportation Push

Marco Rubio has revoked over 300 visas due to foreign policy violations or criminal activities since taking office.
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago
US news

Marco Rubio announces overhaul of U.S. State Department

Marco Rubio aims to streamline the State Department by cutting 700 positions and reorganizing offices deemed 'bloated' and ineffective.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
US news

Rubio Says He Has Revoked 300 or More Visas in Trump's Deportation Push

Marco Rubio has revoked over 300 visas due to foreign policy violations or criminal activities since taking office.
more#foreign-policy
#free-speech
US news
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

State Department shutters controversial Global Engagement Center after COVID censorship controversy

The Global Engagement Center was closed to protect Americans' free speech rights.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
US news

Mahmoud Khalil's Lawyers Will Seek Testimony From Marco Rubio

Khalil's detention raises due process concerns, as it relies solely on an assertion from Secretary Rubio linking him to antisemitism.
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago
US news

Rubio Says It's Government's Duty to Protect Free Speech as He Hand-Picks Protesters to Deport

Marco Rubio promotes free speech while conducting a deportation campaign against activists.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

No, No, No!' Marco Rubio Tussles With Margaret Brennan Over JD Vance's Munich Speech, Meeting With Germany's Far-Right Party

Rubio defended Vance's stance on free speech amidst controversy surrounding his Munich speech and meeting with the AfD leader.
US news
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

State Department shutters controversial Global Engagement Center after COVID censorship controversy

The Global Engagement Center was closed to protect Americans' free speech rights.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
US news

Mahmoud Khalil's Lawyers Will Seek Testimony From Marco Rubio

Khalil's detention raises due process concerns, as it relies solely on an assertion from Secretary Rubio linking him to antisemitism.
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago
US news

Rubio Says It's Government's Duty to Protect Free Speech as He Hand-Picks Protesters to Deport

Marco Rubio promotes free speech while conducting a deportation campaign against activists.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

No, No, No!' Marco Rubio Tussles With Margaret Brennan Over JD Vance's Munich Speech, Meeting With Germany's Far-Right Party

Rubio defended Vance's stance on free speech amidst controversy surrounding his Munich speech and meeting with the AfD leader.
more#free-speech
#us-immigration-policy
fromeuronews
3 weeks ago
US news

US revokes all visas for South Sudanese over deportation dispute

US revokes visas for South Sudanese citizens due to failure in accepting repatriated individuals.
Secretary of State calls for South Sudan to respect return principles.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
US news

US revokes all visas for South Sudanese over country's failure to repatriate citizens

Washington revokes visas for South Sudanese nationals due to the country's refusal to take back expelled citizens.
fromeuronews
3 weeks ago
US news

US revokes all visas for South Sudanese over deportation dispute

US revokes visas for South Sudanese citizens due to failure in accepting repatriated individuals.
Secretary of State calls for South Sudan to respect return principles.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
US news

US revokes all visas for South Sudanese over country's failure to repatriate citizens

Washington revokes visas for South Sudanese nationals due to the country's refusal to take back expelled citizens.
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#us-foreign-policy
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago
Europe news

Secretary Rubio meets ministers from NATO countries in Brussels

NATO's support remains a priority for Secretary Rubio, amid tensions over tariffs and defense spending commitments by member nations.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 weeks ago
US politics

Rubio confirms US is 'going to remain in NATO' and wants members to achieve 5% of GDP in defence spending

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio affirms strong US support for NATO and urges member nations to increase defense spending to strengthen the alliance.
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago
Europe politics

Tariff troubles overshadow US olive branch at NATO DW 04/03/2025

US Secretary of State reassures NATO ministers of America's commitment, urging an increase in defense spending.
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago
US news

US moves to revoke all visas for South Sudanese nationals DW 04/06/2025

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio revokes visas for South Sudanese passport holders due to governmental failure to repatriate citizens.
fromDailycaller
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Marco Rubio Says US Is Not Walking Away From Foreign Aid, Only 'Foreign Aid That Is Dumb'

The U.S. will prioritize effective humanitarian foreign aid, cutting funding to programs deemed wasteful under Secretary Rubio's administration.
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago
Europe news

Secretary Rubio meets ministers from NATO countries in Brussels

NATO's support remains a priority for Secretary Rubio, amid tensions over tariffs and defense spending commitments by member nations.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 weeks ago
US politics

Rubio confirms US is 'going to remain in NATO' and wants members to achieve 5% of GDP in defence spending

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio affirms strong US support for NATO and urges member nations to increase defense spending to strengthen the alliance.
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago
Europe politics

Tariff troubles overshadow US olive branch at NATO DW 04/03/2025

US Secretary of State reassures NATO ministers of America's commitment, urging an increase in defense spending.
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago
US news

US moves to revoke all visas for South Sudanese nationals DW 04/06/2025

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio revokes visas for South Sudanese passport holders due to governmental failure to repatriate citizens.
fromDailycaller
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Marco Rubio Says US Is Not Walking Away From Foreign Aid, Only 'Foreign Aid That Is Dumb'

The U.S. will prioritize effective humanitarian foreign aid, cutting funding to programs deemed wasteful under Secretary Rubio's administration.
more#us-foreign-policy
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Sec of State Rubio and Danish Foreign Minister Post VERY Different Takes Following Greenland Meeting

The meeting between Rubio and Rasmussen reflects diplomatic tensions over U.S. Greenland claims.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Trump Administration say South Africa's Ambassador to U.S. 'persona non grata'

Secretary Marco Rubio expels South African Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool, accusing him of anti-America sentiments related to demographics and the MAGA movement.
#us-politics
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Top State Department Official Spread False Rumor Marco Rubio Is Gay: What Happens in the Cabana Stays in the Cabana'

Darren Beattie spread false rumors about Marco Rubio's sexual orientation, linking him to far-right conspiracy theories through deleted tweets.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

PERSONA NON GRATA': Marco Rubio Says South Africa's Ambassador No Longer Welcome' in U.S.

Marco Rubio declared South Africa's ambassador persona non grata after his remarks linking Trump to white supremacy.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Top State Department Official Spread False Rumor Marco Rubio Is Gay: What Happens in the Cabana Stays in the Cabana'

Darren Beattie spread false rumors about Marco Rubio's sexual orientation, linking him to far-right conspiracy theories through deleted tweets.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

PERSONA NON GRATA': Marco Rubio Says South Africa's Ambassador No Longer Welcome' in U.S.

Marco Rubio declared South Africa's ambassador persona non grata after his remarks linking Trump to white supremacy.
more#us-politics
#snl
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Mike Myers channels Dr. Evil for 2nd appearance as Elon Musk on 'Saturday Night Live'

Mike Myers' impersonation of Elon Musk humorously critiques the billionaire's political influence.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
US politics

S.N.L.' Imagines an Oval Office Meeting With Trump, Rubio and Musk

SNL humorously depicts an imaginary peace-making meeting between Elon Musk and Marco Rubio amidst political tensions.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
US politics

SNL Cold Open Goes After Trump, Marco Rubio-Elon Musk Fight

SNL's cold open humorously illustrated Trump's comedic attempts to mediate a conflict between Elon Musk and Marco Rubio.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Mike Myers channels Dr. Evil for 2nd appearance as Elon Musk on 'Saturday Night Live'

Mike Myers' impersonation of Elon Musk humorously critiques the billionaire's political influence.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

S.N.L.' Imagines an Oval Office Meeting With Trump, Rubio and Musk

SNL humorously depicts an imaginary peace-making meeting between Elon Musk and Marco Rubio amidst political tensions.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

SNL Cold Open Goes After Trump, Marco Rubio-Elon Musk Fight

SNL's cold open humorously illustrated Trump's comedic attempts to mediate a conflict between Elon Musk and Marco Rubio.
more#snl
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Inside the Explosive Meeting Where Trump Officials Clashed With Elon Musk

Marco Rubio defended his actions regarding personnel changes against Elon Musk's accusations during a tense Cabinet meeting.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Amy Klobuchar Hopes Marco Rubio Can be a Cooler Head' on Trump Team, Fix U.S.-Ukraine Split

Klobuchar advocates for repairing U.S.-Ukrainian relations and criticizes JD Vance's treatment of President Zelensky during a recent incident.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Rubio Bypasses Congress to Send Israel $4 Billion in Arms

Rubio bypassed Congress to send $4 billion in military aid to Israel, raising concerns over transparency and accountability.
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