# Exclusive: Rubio seeks to impose order at State as Republicans look ahead to 2028

https://mins.news/en/item/133662

- Reuters, 2026-11-07 11:15 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/rubio-seeks-impose-order-state-republicans-look-ahead-2028-2026-11-07/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6aef083b2a145b00011d89e6

> US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is tightening his grip on the State Department, telling senior officials at a recent meeting that staff should stay within their roles and steer clear of activities that could create conflicts of interest, four people familiar with the matter said.

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