Marco Rubio

United States Secretary of State

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United States Secretary of State (2025–)

Offices	United States Secretary of State2025-01-21–presentPreceded by: Antony Blinken United States National Security Advisor2025-05-01–presentPreceded by: Mike Waltz

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Europe faces serious challenges, Rubio says
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said European countries face major challenges. Recalling the migration crisis in the Spanish exclave of Ceuta in late July, he said no responsible, well-governed country can leave its borders open and allow migration to flood in.
TTASS 2026-09-29 04:58
Foreign actor involved in RAF Fairford incident, Rubio says
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a foreign actor was involved in the incident that led to five people being detained near RAF Fairford, calling the situation “very serious.” The suspects were first held over alleged offenses under the Explosives Act, then also suspected of preparing a terrorist act.
TTASS 2026-09-29 04:50
Rubio says US is hopeful 'Cuba will choose a different path'
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday that Washington hopes Cuba will take “a different path.” He warned that people who think they can simply wait out President Donald Trump’s administration without changing course will “learn the lesson the hard way.”
RReuters 2026-09-29 03:20
Rubio says ‘foreign actor’ behind suspected plot near UK RAF base
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says a “foreign actor” was behind a suspected plot near RAF Fairford in south-west England. US Air Force bombers are pictured on the base’s tarmac in Fairford.
TTRT World 2026-09-29 02:04
Rubio warns of Iraq ‘Balkanisation’: Is that a real threat?
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that Iraq risks “Balkanisation” unless its armed factions come under state control. Analysts said the warning points less to imminent territorial breakup than to structural fractures caused by Iran-aligned groups operating with parallel political and economic influence.
AAl Jazeera 2026-09-24 14:04
Marco Rubio says foreign backers are fuelling Sudan war
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says efforts to resolve Sudan’s conflict cannot advance unless the external actors involved are addressed. He blames outside powers for fuelling the war.
AAl Jazeera English 2026-09-24 01:30
Xi arrives at Joint Base Andrews as Trump greets him; Rubio warns Iran against nuclear ambitions
President Trump personally welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews on September 23, ahead of a formal ceremony on September 24. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Iran against pursuing nuclear weapons or supporting regional proxies, and said Trump and Xi are expected to discuss differences over trade, critical minerals and supply chains.
VVOA Chinese 2026-09-23 22:41
Marco Rubio: Russia-Ukraine conflict will not end on the battlefield
Fox News correspondent Jeff Paul reports on the Russia-Ukraine conflict as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addresses the United Nations General Assembly. Marco Rubio says the conflict will not be ended on the battlefield.
FFox News 2026-09-23 22:15
No breakthrough yet in US-Iran contacts, but ideas and signals are being exchanged — Rubio
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said contacts between Washington and Tehran have produced no progress so far, though the sides are exchanging ideas and messages. He described the indirect conversation at the UN as positive and significant, but not a major breakthrough, while noting that the United States remains open to dialogue over conflicts and disagreements.
TTASS 2026-09-23 17:43
US fears Ukraine conflict could ‘metastasize’ beyond the country — Rubio
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington fears the war between Russia and Ukraine could “metastasize” and spread to other places. He said the concern is raised in multiple meetings across multiple countries, while US officials closely monitor reports and bring them to the appropriate people.
TTASS 2026-09-23 17:39

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PoliticsRubio defends Trump’s White House ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended Donald Trump’s decision to bar CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, saying the administration restricted their workplace access rather than their ability to operate as news organisations. The outlets sued, while the White House launched a 24-hour “Trump TV” streaming channel.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 15:27

Rubio defends Trump’s White House ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico

PoliticsRubio defends Trump’s ban on media outlets from the White House

Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the Trump administration’s decision to bar CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House. In an interview on NBC’s “TODAY,” he said President Donald Trump was not shutting down outlets or arresting reporters.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 12:32

Rubio defends Trump’s ban on media outlets from the White House

Politics‘Strategic Defense Area’: Rubio details US security deal on Greenland

Fox News correspondent Alex Hogan reports on President Donald Trump’s security agreement with Denmark and Greenland, along with Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s remarks about the deal.

GreenlandDenmarkUS security dealArctic defense

FFox NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-20 00:00

‘Strategic Defense Area’: Rubio details US security deal on Greenland

PoliticsRubio says Greenland deal ‘PERMANENTLY’ resolves security concerns

Fox News correspondent Alex Hogan reports that President Donald Trump’s security deal with Denmark and Greenland expands the U.S. military presence and is intended to keep adversaries out of the Arctic territory. Rubio says the agreement ‘PERMANENTLY’ resolves security concerns.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-19 20:00

Rubio says Greenland deal ‘PERMANENTLY’ resolves security concerns

PoliticsRubio says Denmark accepted Greenland deal due to lack of defense funds

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Denmark and Greenland accepted a Washington deal because Copenhagen could not guarantee the island’s security or afford to defend it against an attack or threat. Donald Trump earlier said the agreement would transfer control of Greenland’s security to Washington and expand the US military presence there.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-19 01:10

Rubio says Denmark accepted Greenland deal due to lack of defense funds