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Rubio to testify before Congress for the first time since the start of the Iran war

Rubio will defend the administration’s Iran strategy and seek support for the State Department budget as lawmakers question the war’s cost and ceasefire risks.

  • Secretary of State Marco Rubio testifies before Congress on Tuesday and Wednesday regarding the Iran war and the State Department's annual budget request, marking his first appearance since the conflict began.
  • Cabinet members, including Rubio, have defended President Donald Trump's decision to launch the conflict despite promises not to engage in "forever wars" in the Middle East.
  • Senate legislation to force a withdrawal recently advanced after GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy joined Democrats, while The House blocked a war powers resolution vote from the floor.
  • Beyond the Iran conflict, Rubio faces scrutiny over the unsteady ceasefire with Tehran and renewed threats against Cuba, which he maintains is a national security threat.
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Rubio to face lawmakers' questions over Iran War as White House offers mixed messages about peace talks

Secretary of State Marco Rubio will testify before Congress Tuesday, addressing bipartisan concerns about the ongoing war with Iran, the ceasefire, and U.S. military actions.

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Monday, June 1, 2026.
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