Marco Rubio told State Department employees that changes under President Trump “are not meant to be destructive, they’re not meant to be punitive.”
The departure from the Biden administration’s approach to combatting so-called “disinformation” was one of several planned changes for the State Department outlined by Rubio, 53, in a cable sent
President Donald Trump issued an executive order initiating a process to redesignate the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels as a foreign terrorist organization.
(TNND) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order temporarily suspending all U.S. foreign assistance programs for 90 days pending reviews to determine whether they are aligned with his policy goals.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio began his tenure as the top U.S. diplomat on Tuesday by pledging to keep his department at the heart of U.S. foreign policymaking and execute what he said was President Donald Trump's aim of promoting peace through strength.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio shut down questions from NBC "Today" show host Craig Melvin about President Trump's decision to pardon Jan. 6 defendants.
The move leaves tens of thousands of Afghan refugees at risk days before implementation of the executive order was expected.
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President Donald Trump started his second administration with a blitz of policy actions to reorient the U.S. government. His executive orders cover issues that range from trade, immigration and U.S.
PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP'S SECOND TERM IS OFFICIALLY UNDERWAY. HE'S USING A SERIES OF EXECUTIVE ACTIONS IN THESE FIRST FEW DAYS TO CARRY OUT HIS AGENDA.. WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENT MADDIE BIERTEMPFEL (BEER-temple) IS LIVE IN DC TO EXPLAIN.
• Establish the Department of Government Efficiency under the Executive Office of the President until July 4, 2026. This is the entity led by Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, and is charged with recommending cuts in federal programs and spending.