Sweeping Halt to Foreign Aid Does Not Apply to Arms for Israel and Egypt
Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s orders could force many groups working on global aid to stop their programs. And the White House has approved sending more 2,000-pound bombs to Israel.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio orders halt to almost all U.S. foreign aid
The directive follows President Donald Trump’s executive order Monday pausing new obligations and disbursements of foreign aid pending review.
State Department issues immediate, widespread pause on foreign aid
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday issued new guidance halting spending on most existing foreign aid grants for 90 days. The order, which shocked State Department officials, appears to apply to funding for military assistance to Ukraine.
US officials push to exempt Ukraine from Rubio’s foreign aid freeze
US diplomats have requested an urgent exemption for Ukraine-related programmes from a 90-day freeze on foreign aid and “stop work” orders issued by secretary of state Marco Rubio, according to documents seen by the Financial Times and people familiar with the matter.
Sec. Rubio Shocks State Department Officials, Orders Immediate Halt to Foreign Aid
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has begun his work as secretary of state by building on an executive order from President Donald Trump that pauses foreign aid. In the executive order issued Monday, Trump sought to rein in foreign aid,
Rubio orders freeze of new funding for nearly all U.S. foreign aid programs
Marco Rubio discusses secretary of state confirmation, goals in President Trump's second term 06:16. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has sent an order to all U.S. diplomatic and co
Five Problems on Marco Rubio's Desk
Tensions between the U.S. and China have been rising for some time now, and Rubio's appointment has widely been seen as a ...
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Rubio, in Israel-heavy confirmation hearing, says US should revoke visas for ‘a supporter of Hamas’
In a Senate confirmation hearing that often turned to discussion of Israel, Marco Rubio voiced his view that the United ...
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Marco Rubio Pauses Refugee Operations While Ramping Up Visa Vetting
Newly confirmed Secretary of State Marco Rubio has paused the Biden administration's refugee operations and is set to ramp up ...
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Marco Rubio Talks Iran and Gaza with Netanyahu: Here’s What He Said
Marco Rubio reaffirmed America’s unwavering support for Israel and addressed key regional issues in a call with Benjamin ...
State Dept. nominee Sen. Marco Rubio says China biggest threat to U.S. interests
Donald Trump's former primary opponent Sen. Marco Rubio is meeting with the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Wednesday as ...
Highlights from Marco Rubio’s Confirmation Hearing
Senator Marco Rubio warned of China’s growing threat, and he backed NATO but said Europe needed to do more to help protect ...
Marco Rubio confirmed by Senate to be next secretary of state, becomes first Trump cabinet pick to be approved
Florida Sen. Marco Rubio was confirmed by the Senate to be the next secretary of state Monday night, making him the first of President Trump's Cabinet picks to receive congressional approval.
Rubio tells Senate committee the "top priority" of State Department will be U.S. in confirmation hearing
Sen. Marco Rubio, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the State Department as secretary of state, answered questions ...
US top diplomat Marco Rubio discusses Iran, Gaza hostages with Israeli PM Netanyahu
Rubio said the US will continue to work “tirelessly” to help free the remaining hostages in Gaza. Read more at ...
Rubio says US committed to Philippines in call about China's 'dangerous' actions
New U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed China's "dangerous and destabilizing actions in the South China Sea" with ...
Secretary of State Marco Rubio threatens Taliban leadership with ‘VERY BIG’ bounty over hostages
Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned about a “very big bounty” on top Taliban leaders if they are holding more American hostages than was reported.