Marco Rubio

US Secretary of State to Egypt:

'Stop Hamas from governing Gaza again'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and underscored the importance of Hamas not continuing to control Gaza.

Rubio to Egyptian FM:

'Hamas can never govern Gaza or threaten Israel again'

Secretary of State speaks to Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty to discuss the latest developments in Gaza. State Department does not specify whether Trump's relocation idea for Gazans came up in the conversation.

After Trump remarks on Gazans

Rubio speaks to Jordan's King

US Secretary of State speaks with King Abdullah II of Jordan about the implementation of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, two days after Trump floated the idea of Jordan taking in Gazans.

Newly-appointed Sec. of State Rubio speaks with FM Sa'ar

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks with Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar about the ceasefires with terror groups Hamas and Hezbollah and Iran's threat to Mideast stability.

Rubio to Netanyahu:

We'll work tirelessly to help free all remaining hostages

US Secretary of State speaks to Prime Minister Netanyahu, underscores US steadfast support for Israel and says he looks forward to addressing the threats posed by Iran.

Live:

Secretary Rubio's Department of State Welcome Ceremony

Newly-confirmed Secretary of State Marco A. Rubio delivers remarks to employees upon arrival at the Department of State.

Unanimously:

US Senate confirms Marco Rubio as Secretary of State

US Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state in a 99-0 vote, giving Trump his first Cabinet member on Inauguration Day.

Binyamin council leader thanks senators for repealing sanctions

Yisrael Ganz, chairman of the Binyamin Regional Council and Chairman of the Yesha Council, expressed his gratitude to Senators Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz for their efforts to repeal what he referred to as "President Biden's anti-Israel sanctions."

Marco Rubio:

'We will overturn sanctions on residents of Judea and Samaria'

Senator Marco Rubio, Trump’s pick for Secretary of State, says during confirmation hearing that the incoming administration will end the sanctions on Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria: I’m confident Trump’s administration will continue to be perhaps the most pro-Israel administration in American history.

Rubio at confirmation:

'ICC warrants against Israel test-run for warrants against US'

Senator Marco Rubio during his confirmation hearing to become Secretary of State condemns the ICC for its moral equivalence between Hamas and Israel.

Trump's daughter-in-law will not seek to replace Rubio in Senate

Lara Trump announces she is removing her name from consideration for US Senate seat in Florida which is expected to become available.

Blinken meets Marco Rubio, Trump's nominee for Secretary of State

State Department says the meeting between Blinken and Rubio was good, constructive, and substantive: We continue to stand ready to help support a seamless transition.

New bill to ensure Israeli products are labeled as such

the Anti-BDS Labeling Act seeks to prohibit the Biden-Harris administration from reversing current guidelines that require Israeli goods produced in areas where Israel exercises the relevant authorities to be labeled as 'Made in Israel.'

Trump officially nominates Marco Rubio as Secretary of State

President-elect Donald Trump officially announced Florida Senator Marco Rubio as his pick for Secretary of State. 'Marco is a highly respected leader and a very powerful voice for freedom.'

Rubio in Israel:

If Hamas survives, it will encourage Israel's enemies

Senator Marco Rubio, in an interview with i24NEWS, emphasized his dedication to Israel's security and how what happened to the Gaza border can never be allowed to happen in the north.

Supported pro-Israel legislation

Report: Trump to name Marco Rubio Secretary of State

New York Times reports that US President-elect is expected to name Florida Senator as the Secretary of State in his administration.

US Senators:

'PA proposed resolution an insult to anyone who knows history'

A group of US Senators, led by Marco Rubio, released a statement condemning the PA's proposed resolution to force Israel to relinquish control of Judea and Samaria. 'An absolute disgrace that rewards terrorism.'

After its writer held hostages

Senator Rubio calls on Biden to revoke Al Jazeera's credentials

US Senator Marco Rubio noted in a letter to the President that the Qatari-funded network 'actively promotes Islamic terrorism worldwide, including by backing Hamas and inciting violence.'

Marco Rubio:

'Biden Admin sanctions on Netzah Yehudah helps Israel's enemies'

Republican Senator accuses administration of 'an effort by President Biden to appease Israel’s enemies, including the antisemitic mobs terrorizing college campuses across America.'

Rubio endorses Trump for President

Ahead of Iowa caucuses, Senator Marco Rubio endorses former President in 2024 presidential race.

Marco Rubio: I want Israel to destroy every element of Hamas

Florida Senator delivers strong statement in support of Israel when confronted with activists from anti-Israel Code Pink group.

US Senators watch video of Hamas atrocities

Bipartisan group of dozens of senators attend closed-door viewing of footage of Hamas' October 7 attack.

Republican senators propose:

Sanction enablers of Palestinian Arab terrorist groups

Senators Todd Young and Marco Rubio reintroduce bill to impose sanctions on those that provide support to Hamas, Islamic Jihad and others.

Sen. Rubio: AI of the future could be national security threat

Florida senator warns that advances in artificial intelligence could be used for nefarious purposes by America's enemies.

Top Dems, GOP gain access to Trump, Biden classified docs

Senior Democrats and Republicans in Congress granted access to documents retrieved from residences of Trump, Biden, and Pence.

Republican senators introduce bill to sanction ICC

Bill cites the ICC's investigation of Israel and other American allies that do not recognize its authority.

US lawmakers introduce bill to ban TikTok

Bipartisan group of members of Congress urge TikTok to be banned for ties to Chinese Communist Party.

Sen. Marco Rubio blasts far left liberalism as ‘insanity’

Florida senator tells GOP primary crowd that Democrats have abandoned millions of average Americans in favor of far left woke ideology.

US Jewish org:

Permanent daylight savings time a threat to morning prayer

Senate's bill to make daylight savings time permanent would have "fundamental" impact on scheduling morning prayers.

US officials: Putin frustrated, poses danger to the West

Intelligence experts say isolated Putin may escalate violence, with Senator Marco Rubio worried about cyber and nuclear attacks.

Marco Rubio demands US designate Taliban a terror org.

Republican Senator demands State Department produce annual report on countries which hold diplomatic relations with the Taliban.

US senators call on Polish pres to veto anti-restitution bill

Bipartisan US Senate group criticizes proposed legislation as an affront to achieving justice for victims of the Nazis.

Nikki Haley, Marco Rubio slam Biden invite to UN envoy on racism

Haley wonders why the Biden WH is asking the UN to investigate "the freest country in the world" instead of nations without human rights.

GOP senators concerned about WH move to elevate ties with PA

Led by Sen. Marco Rubio, group pushing back against what they see as Biden's undermining of US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Ivanka Trump will not run for Senate from Florida

Recent reports said former President's daughter could challenge Senator Marco Rubio in Florida.

Senators: Label Judea and Samaria goods as 'Made in Israel'

Four Republican Senators write to Trump, urge him to allow goods produced in Judea and Samaria to be labelled as “Made in Israel”.

US senators introduce bill to provide $3.3 billion to Israel

The legislation, co-sponsored by Marco Rubio and Chris Coons, would codify 2016 Memorandum of Understanding into low.

Rubio: Voters didn't send representatives to DC to impeach Trump

Republican Sen. Marco Rubio says Americans want their lawmakers to be working on issues like the economy and health care.

Republican senators push for protections for Israeli Americans

GOP lawmakers introduce bill to recognize Israeli-Americans as group protected from discrimination.

'Boycott the boycotters'

Israel's UN ambassador welcomes Senate bill that affirms the right of states to enact anti-BDS laws.

Rubio: Rep. Tlaib's remarks cross line into anti-Semitism

Sen. Marco Rubio accuses new Arab Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib of making anti-Semitic remark in opposing anti-BDS bill.

Rubio reintroduces pro-Israel legislation

Florida Republican Senator reintroduces pro-Israel legislation that did not get passed in the last Congress.

House approves Holocaust restitution bill

House of Representatives unanimously passes bill to help Holocaust survivors and the families of victims obtain restitution.

Senators urge Poland to reconsider Holocaust restitution law

59 U.S. Senators write Polish PM regarding Poland’s Holocaust property restitution legislation which excludes most survivors.

'Not charity'

Sen. Rubio to AIPAC: Relationship with Israel not just symbolic

'Support Israel militarily, financially, economically to make sure they can withstand anything that comes their way.'

Report: UN promotes anti-Semitic, pro-terror groups

Human rights NGO issues stinging report showing how UN gives accreditation to anti-Semitic groups and groups which support terror attacks.

Report: Venezuelan leader sought to kill Rubio

Intelligence obtained by the U.S. finds that one of Venezuela’s most powerful leaders may have put out an order to kill Florida Senator.

Senate bill to enhance role of US anti-Semitism envoy

Bipartisan bill would raise level of State Department position on fighting anti-Semitism to 'ambassador-level.'

Senators to Trump: Demand Abbas stop paying terrorists

Republican senators urge President Trump to demand that Abbas end his practice of paying terrorists and their families.

Rubio in Israel: The Jewish state is one of my top priorities

Florida Senator visits Israel as part of Senate delegation, calls trip 'awe-inspiring experience'.

Rubio condemns anti-Semitism wave

Senator Rubio: We must combat anti-Semitism in all its forms.

Rubio: Settlements are the smallest obstacle to 2-state solution

Participating in Senate hearing for David Friedman as Ambassador to Israel, Rubio explains why two-state solution is not viable.

Rubio will Support Tillerson for Secretary of State

Senator Marco Rubio announced his support on Monday morning for President Donald Trump’s nominee for secretary of state, Rex Tillerson.

Anti-BDS legislation submitted to Senate

US Senators present bipartisan bill providing legal protection for local authorities combating BDS-associated companies.

Senate leaders back resolution on UN's anti-Israel resolution

Mitch McConnell and Chuck Schumer announce their backing for a resolution that objects to the UN's recent condemnations of Israel.

New GOP legislation: Recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital

Senators Cruz, Heller and Rubio unveil legislation recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's official capital and moving the American Embassy there.

Senator Rubio: Kerry undermines America's moral standing

Florida Senator Marco Rubio blasts Kerry's speech on 'settlements,' says Kerry is 'undermining our moral standing in the world.'

Rubio wins Florida GOP Senate primary

CNN projects Senator Marco Rubio will win the Florida GOP Senate primary.

Rubio running in Florida 'to kill Iran deal'

Florida Senator cites the need to kill the Iran deal as one of the reasons for him seeking reelection to the Senate.

Rubio to seek reelection, blasts Trump as 'worrisome'

Florida Senator criticizes Trump, pledges to use Senate to keep next president in line - no matter who wins.