On Monday, the Senate unanimously confirmed Marco Rubio as the new secretary of state and Trump’s first Cabinet member. He is the first Latino to hold the top diplomatic post. Rubio is a staunch supporter of Israel, defending its devastating assault on Gaza during his confirmation hearing last week. He also repeatedly touted his hawkish position toward China, which has imposed sanctions against Rubio.
Senate Votes 99-0 to Confirm Marco Rubio as Secretary of State
HeadlineJan 21, 2025