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March 10, 2026

Rubio designates Afghanistan as 'state sponsor of wrongful detention': 'Despicable tactics'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio designated Afghanistan as a state sponsor of wrongful detention, accusing the Taliban of using terrorist tactics against Americans.

March 10, 2026

Democrats threaten to grind Senate to a halt to force public Iran hearings

The group of Senate Democrats contend that administration officials did not convince them in classified briefings that there was an imminent attack that justified Operation Epic Fury.

March 10, 2026

Cuban activist to Trump: ‘Make Cuba great again’ by ending communist rule

Cuban activist Rosa María Payá appeals directly to Trump for support as Cuba faces rolling blackouts and food shortages amid deepening humanitarian crisis.

March 4, 2026

Rubio says in ‘simple English’ Iran run by ‘lunatics,’ defends Trump strike as ‘right decision’

Secretary of State Marco Rubio defends Trump's Iran strikes, calling regime "lunatics" as administration targets military sites to prevent nuclear weapons.

March 3, 2026

Rubio urges Americans in Middle East to register for evacuation assistance; slams Iran run by 'lunatics'

State Department defends evacuation efforts after Democrats accuse Trump administration of refusing to help stranded Americans amid congressional briefings.

February 27, 2026

Rubio designates Iran over wrongful detentions, urges Americans to leave country 'immediately'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio designates Iran as a State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention and urges Americans to leave the country immediately.

February 26, 2026

Family member of American killed by Cuban forces in boat shootout says he was on 'diabolical' mission

The brother of an American killed in a Cuba boat clash said his sibling had an "obsessive" push to free the island. Michel Ortega was among four killed in the alleged infiltration.

February 26, 2026

Russia warns against 'provocative actions' around Cuba after 4 killed onboard US-registered speedboat

Russia is warning against "provocative actions" towards Cuba following a deadly shootout between the country’s coast guard and U.S.-registered speedboat.

February 26, 2026

Rubio calls Cuban shootout with stolen speedboat 'highly unusual,' withholds judgment

Secretary of State Marco Rubio calls Cuba coast guard shootout with U.S.-registered speedboat "highly unusual" as investigation into incident continues.

February 25, 2026

Cuban coast guard kills 4 in exchange of gunfire with stolen speedboat as ministry IDs 'criminal' suspects

Four were killed and six were wounded in a shooting in Cuban territorial waters involving a U.S. speedboat as Secretary of State Marco Rubio attends a Caribbean summit.