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fromenglish.elpais.com
17 hours ago

The United States demands Cuba make dramatic changes very soon'

The United States demanded on Wednesday that Cuba undertake very dramatic changes very soon, while increasing pressure on an island facing its worst economic crisis in decades. At the same time, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is holding conversations with Raul Guillermo Rodriguez Castro, grandson of Raul Castro, the regime's strongman, according to the U.S. outlet Axios, which claims these talks are taking place outside the Cuban government's official channels in Havana.
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#munich-security-conference
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Marco Rubio's warm words to Viktor Orban reinforce EU fears that US seeks disunity in Europe

In what bordered on an explicit political endorsement, Rubio told Orban that relations between Hungary and the US had entered a golden age and would stay like that for as long as Orban remains in power. If you face financial struggles, if you face things that are impediments to growth, if you face things that threaten the stability of your country,
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Forget Maga. Welcome to Mega: Make Empire Great Again | Mehdi Hasan

Marco Rubio publicly endorsed American imperialism and territorial expansion, praising historical Western empires and receiving enthusiastic approval from European elites.
#viktor-orban
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago
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This Is a Campaign Speech for Orban': Rubio Effusively Praises Hungarian Autocrat He Once Warned Trump About

fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago
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This Is a Campaign Speech for Orban': Rubio Effusively Praises Hungarian Autocrat He Once Warned Trump About

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fromemptywheel
3 days ago

Psst! L'il Marco Rubio? Don't Lecture Europe When You're One Face of a Chaotic Suicide Pact! - emptywheel

Marco Rubio promoted so-called Christian values as Islamophobic rhetoric, allied with Russian-aligned leaders, and amplified a narrative that contributes to Western decline and hegemonic self-destruction.
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fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Rubio praises Orban and Hungary ahead of crunch election

Marco Rubio pledged President Trump's strong support for Viktor Orban and announced deeper US–Hungary cooperation, including nuclear ties and backing for peace efforts in Ukraine.
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fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

Marco Rubio Doesn't Get It

Marco Rubio reassured Europe at Munich while misunderstanding European realities and denying key threats to the United States and the transatlantic alliance.
#jd-vance
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Jim Risch Lashes Out at Protester Interrupting Rubio Hearing

Sen. Jim Risch removed a protester shouting 'Hands off Venezuela' during Secretary of State Marco Rubio's Foreign Relations Committee testimony and imposed committee bans.
#venezuela
#us-foreign-policy
#donald-trump
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago
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"Parts of his brain aren't working": Commentator sounds alarm about Trump's mental decline - LGBTQ Nation

fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago
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"Parts of his brain aren't working": Commentator sounds alarm about Trump's mental decline - LGBTQ Nation

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fromAdvocate.com
8 months ago

Marco Rubio had trouble sipping water but now has no problem drinking the Kool-Aid

Marco Rubio has shifted from a likable politician to a loyal enforcer of Donald Trump, losing respect in the process.
#trump-administration
fromNew York Post
9 months ago
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Marco Rubio spars with Dem Chris Van Hollen at Senate hearing: 'We deported gang members ... including the one you had a margarita with'

Rubio defends Trump administration's immigration policies during a heated debate with Sen. Van Hollen, highlighting contrasting views on democracy and national security.
fromThe American Conservative
9 months ago
Right-wing politics

Rubio, the Trump Doctrine, and the State Department Reorg

Trump's foreign policy prioritizes American goals over global interests, focusing on national strength, safety, and wealth.
fromNew York Post
9 months ago
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Marco Rubio spars with Dem Chris Van Hollen at Senate hearing: 'We deported gang members ... including the one you had a margarita with'

fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Marco Rubio Passes Private Note to Trump, Who Reads It Aloud

You'll make it back, one way or the other, Trump said. You're all going to do very well. Rubio slid Trump the note, which the president held up and acknowledged out loud. Marco just gave me a note: Go back to Chevron. They want to discuss something,' Trump read as Rubio laughed. Go ahead, I'm going back to Chevron! Trump exclaimed, before slapping Rubio on the back and saying, Thank you, Marco!
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Trump Refers to Vance and Rubio As His Kids' Who Say He Bought Them Shoes

As the president interacted with his aides and advisers during our time with him, he referred to several of them as kids,' Rogers wrote. This included two of the most powerful figures in the federal government: Vice President JD Vance, 41, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is 54.
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fromJezebel
1 month ago

Fair and Balanced CBS News Salutes Marco Rubio

AI-generated memes portrayed Marco Rubio favorably while serious concerns about USAID shutdown and alleged Venezuelan kidnapping were downplayed.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Tony Dokoupil Ends CBS Evening News Broadcast by Saying, Marco Rubio, We Salute You'

Marco Rubio became the U.S. point man and viral meme subject after the U.S. invaded Venezuela and abducted Nicolás Maduro, prompting satire and AI images.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Marco Rubio's 2021 Tweets Go Viral After Launch of White House's Jan. 6 Propaganda Website

The website (www.whitehouse.gov/j6) omitted numerous facts about President Donald Trump's culpability in baselessly claiming the 2020 election was fraudulent, inspiring the riot, further agitating the rioters against then-Vice President Mike Pence, and dragging his feet sending a tweet asking them to depart the Capitol peacefully, and seeks to shift blame to then-Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and other Democrats, Republicans who criticized Trump, and even the Capitol Police, accusing them of causing the violence by behaving aggressively with provocative tactics that escalate[d] tensions.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Marco Rubio dumps Biden-era typeface at State Department. He claims the font is "woke." - LGBTQ Nation

Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordered the State Department to replace Calibri with Times New Roman, citing a return to tradition and rejecting DEI-related changes.
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fromFortune
2 months ago

Calibri is woke and Times New Roman is MAGA: the culture wars come for fonts | Fortune

Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordered diplomatic correspondence to revert from Calibri to Times New Roman, citing formality concerns, waste, and opposition to DEI changes.
fromJezebel
2 months ago

Helvetica is Too Woke for Marco Rubio, Apparently

In a cable dated December 9 and obtained by Reuters, Rubio reportedly wrote: "To restore decorum and professionalism to the Department's written work products and abolish yet another wasteful DEIA program, the Department is returning to Times New Roman as its standard typeface." (The subject line of the directive is, "Return to Tradition: Times New Roman 14-Point Font Required for All Department Paper.")
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Whopping 98% of Diplomats Report Falling Morale Under Trump

U.S. diplomatic morale has sharply declined under Trump and Secretary Rubio, causing resignations, changed career plans, and hindering execution of U.S. foreign policy.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Marco Rubio's dual role: A hawk in Venezuela, a dove in Ukraine

Marco Rubio leads U.S. diplomacy on Ukraine peace negotiations and Venezuela maximum-pressure policy, balancing White House politics and risk of MAGA backlash.
#ukraine-peace-plan
#state-department
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Russian 'Wish List': Senators Say Marco Rubio Told Them Leaked Ukraine Peace Plan Is Not Trump's Deal

It is not our recommendation, it is not our peace plan. Rounds continued: It is a proposal that was received. And as an intermediary, we have made arrangements to share it. And we did not release it. It was leaked. It was not released by our members or our representatives This is an opportunity to receive it and that it has been utilized and delivered to the Ukrainians, and that they will have an opportunity to respond.
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fromThe American Conservative
3 months ago

It's Rubio-If He Wants It

This is America. Here, coronations are the garish stuff of Lifetime movies. Tacky, boring, and cowardly, coronations are exactly how we got Joe Biden. In truth, the crown should never simply be passed on. It should be fought over and earned. So, despite the former Trump hater and current Trump bestie Vice President J.D. Vance getting his ducks in a row, I'm not entirely sold on the idea that Vance has the clearest path to the nomination.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Trump Names the 2028 Ticket He Thinks Would Be 'Unstoppable'

President Donald Trump theorized about an unstoppable ticket for the 2028 presidential election on Monday, naming Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio as potential running mates who could hang onto the White House. The president answered a slew of questions aboard Air Force One on his way to Tokyo, where he will meet with new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on the second leg of his Asia tour.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

JD Vance Admits He's a 'Mad UFO Lunatic,' Reveals Marco Rubio 'Very Interested' in Topic

Vice President JD Vance is personally interested in UFOs, intends to investigate classified UAP information, and says Marco Rubio shares similar interest.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

US rejects Hamas, UNRWA roles in Gaza as Israeli aid blockade persists

Marco Rubio said UNRWA will not deliver Gaza aid and called it a Hamas subsidiary; UNRWA and the ICJ say no body can replace it.
#ms-13
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Marco Rubio interrupts Trump with handwritten note on Gaza peace deal

The text of the note handed to Donald Trump by Marco Rubio, the secretary of state, on Wednesday afternoon, captured in a photograph, suggested the president could soon announce a peace deal in Gaza on his social media platform. Very close, the note read, according to an image of the handwritten note taken by Associated Press photographer Evan Vucci. We need you to approve a Truth Social post soon so you can announce deal first.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

Ridiculous!' Marco Rubio Explodes at ABC's George Stephanopoulos in Fiery Throwdown Over Foreign Aid Cuts

The Secretary of State denied that U.S. aid cuts caused deaths, defended reorganizing USAID, and blamed other countries and local corruption for relief failures.
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fromAxios
5 months ago

Behind the Curtain: GOP future foretold

Vice President JD Vance is deepening ties between Trump's political operation and Charlie Kirk's Turning Point movement while Rubio gains influence as potential VP.
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fromTruthout
5 months ago

New Bill Would Allow Rubio to Strip US Citizens' Passports Over Political Speech

A proposed bill would allow the Secretary of State to revoke or deny U.S. passports without legal due process, potentially punishing political speech.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
6 months ago

Marco Rubio Now as Unpopular as Elon Musk While Bernie Sanders Soars Above Trumpworld: Poll

Marco Rubio's favorability has plummeted 24 points, making him as unpopular as Elon Musk.
#harvard-university
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago
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Rubio Is Pressing to Open Sanctions Investigation Into Harvard

Secretary Rubio is advocating for an investigation into Harvard for potential sanctions violations regarding its ties with China.
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago
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Rubio Is Pressing to Open Sanctions Investigation Into Harvard

Marco Rubio is investigating Harvard for potential sanction violations by collaborating with blacklisted officials at a conference in China.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago

Rubio Is Pressing to Open Sanctions Investigation Into Harvard

Marco Rubio is investigating Harvard for potential sanction violations by collaborating with blacklisted officials at a conference in China.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
7 months ago

US restricts visas for Brazilian officials over Bolsonaro witch-hunt'

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced visa restrictions for Brazilian judicial officials and their families, accusing Justice Alexandre de Moraes of creating a censorship complex.
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fromAdvocate.com
7 months ago

Ric Grenell's rogue diplomacy stalls Marco Rubio's Venezuela prisoner deal

Richard Grenell's actions may be jeopardizing his career within the Trump administration.
#us-china-relations
fromwww.mediaite.com
7 months ago

The View's Ana Navarro Tears Into Complicit' Marco Rubio for His Silence on Immigration Raids: He Was My Friend'

Ana Navarro condemned Marco Rubio for being complicit in the administration's policies of rounding up immigrants, specifically targeting his history and silence during deportations.
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fromFortune Asia
7 months ago

Rubio meets China's foreign minister in Malaysia

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio finalized discussions in Southeast Asia with key counterparts, addressing tensions with China and security concerns from regional nations.
fromThe Washington Post
7 months ago

Rubio heads to Asia on trip overshadowed by tariffs, Middle East

The canceling of the two stops followed quickly by Trump's new, higher tariffs on both undercuts the two pillars of U.S. strategy in Asia: our commitment to Asian security and our centrality to Asia growth and prosperity.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
7 months ago

US recalls Charge d'Affaires in Bogota over Colombian government's baseless statements'

Marco Rubio has recalled John T. McNamara from Colombia for consultations following reprehensible statements from Colombian officials. The U.S. seeks to express its deep concern over the bilateral relationship.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
7 months ago

RFK Jr. Explains How Neocon Warhawk' Marco Rubio Won Him Over With His Humor and Incredible Transformation'

Marco Rubio's humor and transformation have won over Robert F. Kennedy Jr., indicating a shift in political alignment.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
7 months ago

Marco Rubio Debates CBS' Margaret Brennan About Iran Strike

Rubio and Brennan debated Iran's nuclear capabilities and whether the Supreme Leader ordered weaponization, highlighting a divide in U.S. intelligence assessments.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

Trump administration to cut all USAID overseas roles and axe thousands of staff

The Trump administration is radically restructuring foreign aid by eliminating all USAID overseas positions by September 30.
World politics
fromIrish Independent
8 months ago

Max Stier: Jack-of-all-trades approach by Trump to top posts, opens gates to chaos

Marco Rubio is actively engaged in international diplomacy alongside his duties as head of the State Department.
fromwww.thelocal.de
8 months ago

US moves a step closer to closing consulates in Germany

According to initial reporting in Politico, consulates slated for closure in Germany as part of President Donald Trump's sweeping plans to downsize the US State Department include Dusseldorf, Leipzig, and Hamburg.
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fromThe Atlantic
8 months ago

In Trump Immigration Cases, It's One Thing in Public, Another in Court

Secretary of State Marco Rubio's false accusations against Senator Van Hollen reveal deeper issues within the Trump administration's immigration narrative and legal practices.
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fromTruthout
8 months ago

Rubio Announces Visa Restrictions for Those Who Threaten "Free Speech" - as He Erodes Free Speech Rights

Rubio's social media policy highlights hypocrisy by criticizing foreign censorship while monitoring immigrant dissent.
#national-security-council
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fromwww.npr.org
8 months ago

What Trump's cuts to intelligence could mean for national security

The Trump administration is significantly downsizing the National Security Council and other intelligence jobs.
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fromNew York Post
8 months ago

White House National Security Council hit by more firings weeks after Rubio took charge

President Trump is restructuring the National Security Council, reducing its size and scope significantly.
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fromwww.npr.org
8 months ago

What Trump's cuts to intelligence could mean for national security

The Trump administration is significantly downsizing the National Security Council and other intelligence jobs.
US news
fromNew York Post
8 months ago

White House National Security Council hit by more firings weeks after Rubio took charge

President Trump is restructuring the National Security Council, reducing its size and scope significantly.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.mediaite.com
9 months ago

Democrat Tries To Get Marco Rubio To Say Putin Is a War Criminal: Just Answer the Question!'

Secretary Rubio refuses to label Putin a war criminal while emphasizing the need to negotiate to end the Ukraine war.
fromwww.mediaite.com
9 months ago

Democratic Senator Scolds Rubio About Trump Admin Foreign Policy Upheaval: I'm Not Even MadSimply Disappointed'

...I'm not even mad anymore about your complicity in this administration's destruction of U.S. global leadership, said Rosen. I'm simply disappointed.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
9 months ago

Sen. Mike Lee Makes Weird Suckup To Marco Rubio At Hearing

Senator Mike Lee awkwardly complimented Secretary of State Marco Rubio at a budget hearing using a strange zoological metaphor.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
9 months ago

Trump Chief Marco Rubio Hearing Explodes Into All-Out Brawl

The Senate hearing revealed intense conflict between Rubio and Van Hollen over immigration and Trump-era policies.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
9 months ago

First I Heard of It!' Rubio Battles Dem Over Whether Or Not Trump's Crypto Dinner Poses a National Security Threat

Marco Rubio displayed a lack of awareness regarding a significant dinner hosted by President Trump, raising concerns about foreign access and national security.
fromNew York Post
9 months ago

Rubio warns Syria 'weeks' away from 'collapse and a full-scale civil war of epic proportions'

Marco Rubio expressed concern that Syria is on the verge of collapse, stating that the transitional authority may face imminent threats leading to a potential civil war.
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fromThe Washington Post
9 months ago

Rubio faces off with Democrats opposed to Trump's foreign policy moves

Marco Rubio defended the Trump administration's foreign policy, asserting that the U.S. is not withdrawing from the world despite budget cuts.
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fromwww.npr.org
9 months ago

Marco Rubio defends cuts to the foreign affairs budget in the Senate

Marco Rubio defends significant cuts to the foreign affairs budget while facing criticism over potential U.S. influence loss to China.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
9 months ago

Assata Shakur, the fugitive' the United States has been demanding from Cuba for over half a century

Joanne Deborah Chesimard, alias Assata Shakur, remains a focal point of U.S.-Cuba tensions as a fugitive sheltered in Cuba since the Cold War.
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