Tensions between the U.S. and China have been rising for some time now, and Rubio's appointment has widely been seen as a sign that Trump plans to maintain a hard line on China during his second term. One of the most outspoken China hawks in Washington, Rubio has introduced several bills targeting the Chinese Communist Party.

Newly confirmed Secretary of State Marco Rubio has paused the Biden administration's refugee operations and is set to ramp up

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Marco Rubio reaffirmed America’s unwavering support for Israel and addressed key regional issues in a call with Benjamin Netanyahu.

Florida Sen. Marco Rubio was confirmed by the Senate to be the next secretary of state Monday night, making him the first of President Trump's Cabinet picks to receive congressional approval.

Rubio faces a complex set of immediate challenges, including implementing the Gaza ceasefire deal, managing escalating tensions with Iran, and attempting to revive the Abraham Accords, experts say

Marco Rubio spoke to Netanyahu from Washington on Wednesday night to "underscore that maintaining the United States' steadfast support for Israel is a top priority for President Trump," State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce said.

Former US Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) was sworn in Monday afternoon as America’s first Cuban American Secretary of State, the 72nd individual to fill the position. The former lawmaker served as a senator for 14 years.

The US Senate voted to confirm Marco Rubio as Secretary of State on Monday, making him the first official in Donald Trump's administration to be approved on his presidential inauguration day. The vote, which came just hours after Trump’s swearing-in ceremony, was unanimous at 99-0.

The Senate unanimously voted 99–0 Monday night to confirm outgoing GOP Florida Senator Marco Rubio to be secretary of state, making him the first of President Donald Trump’s nominees to be confirmed.

The US' new top diplomat Marco Rubio reaffirmed the country's "unwavering support" for Israel, days into a fragile ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and a large-scale raid in the illegally occupied West Bank.