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October 25

Trump gives Hamas 48 hours to return all deceased Gaza hostages, or 'other countries will take action'

President Donald Trump gave Hamas a 48-hour ultimatum to return bodies of 13 deceased hostages or face consequences from countries involved in the Gaza peace deal.

October 24

Rubio slams UNRWA as a 'subsidiary of Hamas,' vows it will not 'play any role' in delivering aid to Gaza

Secretary of State Rubio declared UNRWA won't assist Gaza aid delivery, calling the U.N. agency a "subsidiary of Hamas" amid the U.S.-brokered ceasefire.

October 24

Rubio slams UNRWA, says it will not 'play a role' in aid delivery to Gaza

While speaking to reporters in Israel, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. was open to working with the United Nations, but not its agency for Palestinians known as UNRWA.

October 24

Rubio ditches costly conference travel, slashes nearly $100M in Biden-era bloat

State Department slashes travel spending by nearly $100 million under Trump administration as part of broader budget-cutting efforts targeting overseas missions.

October 21

State Department blasts Dems over shutdown, says national security at risk amid Senate battle

The State Department issued a warning that the government shutdown will "impact U.S. foreign policy."

October 5

Rubio urges for release of Israeli hostages ‘as soon as possible’

Secretary of State Marco Rubio discusses the state of the Israel-Hamas peace deal and U.S. attacks on drug-running foreign vessels on ‘Fox News Sunday.’

September 21

Marco Rubio highlights Charlie Kirk’s ‘special impact on young Americans’ during emotional tribute

Secretary of State Marco Rubio discusses Charlie Kirk’s impact on college campuses and his promotion of American ideals during a memorial in Glendale, Arizona.

September 16

Rubio says US, Qatar on verge of finalizing defense cooperation agreement

U.S. Secretary of State is set to visit Qatar after Israeli airstrikes, seeking to leverage Doha's mediation capabilities in the Israel-Hamas conflict despite regional tensions.

September 15

EXCLUSIVE: Rubio seeks to crack down on foreigners celebrating Kirk murder

State Department correspondent Gillian Turner sat down with Secretary Rubio to discuss his trip to the Middle East and how the agency will crack down on the glorification of Charlie Kirk's assassination.

September 11

Rubio warns Brazil of US response after Bolsonaro's conviction for plotting a coup

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. would respond after former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was convicted of plotting a coup to remain in power.