US EditionMarco Rubio became secretary of state without a hitch. Keeping Trump’s favor may be harder
- The Senate confirmed Marco Rubio as Secretary of State with a unanimous vote of 99-0 on Inauguration Day.
- Rubio is the first Latino to hold the position and has a strong background in foreign affairs, particularly regarding China and South America.
- Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer called Rubio a qualified nominee deserving of quick confirmation.
- Immediately after his confirmation, Rubio resigned his Senate seat, allowing Governor Ron DeSantis to appoint his replacement.
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UNITED STATES - Marco Rubio becomes the first Latino to hold the top diplomatic post in the United States.
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Marco Rubio became secretary of state without a hitch. Keeping Trump's favor may be harder
Marco Rubio has been confirmed by the Senate for secretary of state with unanimous support. Now comes the hard part that could make or break his tenure: retaining the full
The vote, unanimous with 99 votes in favour, reflected a rare moment of bipartisan consensus in a historically divided chamber
Senate Confirms Rubio As Secretary of State - Patriot Newsfeed
Well, it’s official: Marco Rubio is now Secretary of State, marking the first confirmed cabinet member of President Donald Trump’s second administration. The Senate voted 99-0 to confirm him, making it a rare moment of bipartisan agreement in Washington. Honestly, when was the last time anything passed in the Senate without at least a few grumpy holdouts? Even Bernie Sanders, who always seems to have a contrarian opinion ready to go, gave Rubio …
US Senate unanimously confirms fierce China critic Marco Rubio as Secretary of State
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Jan. 21: The U.S. Senate on Monday unanimously confirmed Senator Marco Rubio, a long-time and fierce critic of Beijing’s policies, as Secretary of State, marking the first high-level Cabinet official for the new administration to be approved by the chamber. The 99-0 vote in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, where Rubio has been a prominent member, reflected rare bipartisan unity in support of his nomination. The…
Unanimous Senate vote confirms Marco Rubio as Secretary of State | Babalú Blog
Congratulations to now Secretary of State Marco Rubio on being confirmed to the cabinet position by a unanimous vote in the Senate. Rubio becomes the first Trump cabinet member to be confirmed and the first Cuban American to be Secretary of State. Via Fox News: Florida Sen. Marco Rubio was confirmed unanimously by the Senate
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