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Plane carrying Rubio experiences mechanical issue, turning around, State Dept says

An Air Force plane carrying Secretary of State Marco Rubio experienced a mechanical issue related to the cockpit windshield, forcing a return to Washington, D.C. Approximately 90 minutes into the flight.
Tammy Bruce, a State Department spokeswoman, confirmed the diversion of Rubio's plane back to Joint Base Andrews due to the mechanical issue.
Rubio is expected to travel to Germany for the Munich Security Conference and then continue his trip to Israel, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
The delay may impact Rubio's scheduled meeting with Vice President J.D. Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Munich, though the extent is unclear.

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