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Rubio braces for Hill grilling as Republicans join bid to curb Trump's Iran war powers

June 2, 2026

Rubio braces for Hill grilling as Republicans join bid to curb Trump's Iran war powers

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to testify before Congress amid a growing bipartisan push to limit Trump's war powers against Iran this week.

Trump administration cracks down on Brazil's biggest drug gangs with ‘global terror’ designation

May 28, 2026

Trump administration cracks down on Brazil's biggest drug gangs with ‘global terror’ designation

The State Department designates Brazil's Red Command and PCC as global terrorists, with foreign terrorist organization status effective June 5.

‘The Five’: The secret to an effective deal

May 26, 2026

‘The Five’: The secret to an effective deal

‘The Five’ dissect the state of U.S.-Iran negotiations as senior Trump administration officials assert ‘no dust, no deal.’

Iran only responds to ‘overwhelming force’: Former CENTCOM commander

May 26, 2026

Iran only responds to ‘overwhelming force’: Former CENTCOM commander

Former Naval CENTCOM commander Vice Adm. Mark Fox discusses the United States conducting ‘self-defense strikes' against Iran on ‘The Story.’

Cuba’s foreign minister accuses Marco Rubio of intentionally lying to the American people

May 26, 2026

Cuba’s foreign minister accuses Marco Rubio of intentionally lying to the American people

Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla assesses U.S.-Cuba tensions as Secretary of State Marco Rubio asserts the island nation is a national security threat on ‘The Story.’

World's humanitarian system buckling, 'no longer fit for purpose,' US-based researchers say

May 26, 2026

World's humanitarian system buckling, 'no longer fit for purpose,' US-based researchers say

A new Lancet report argues the global humanitarian system needs major reform as crises around the world overwhelm current aid delivery.

Rubio pushes back on India's concerns over US visa curbs, says policy must be 'America First' under Trump

May 25, 2026

Rubio pushes back on India's concerns over US visa curbs, says policy must be 'America First' under Trump

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Trump's immigration reforms are not targeted at India but applied globally during a news conference in New Delhi.

Secretary Rubio tells India skeptics to ignore 'stupid people' who say racist things

May 25, 2026

Secretary Rubio tells India skeptics to ignore 'stupid people' who say racist things

Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed Indian media questions about online racist remarks made by Americans, saying there are "stupid people" everywhere, including India. (Credit: Department of State)

Rubio defends 'modernization' of US migration system amid India visa concerns

May 25, 2026

Rubio defends 'modernization' of US migration system amid India visa concerns

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said at a press conference in New Delhi, India, that U.S. immigration policy needs to align with "national interest," describing America as the "most welcoming country in the world."

US arrests sister of powerful Cuban official over alleged ties to communist regime

May 21, 2026

US arrests sister of powerful Cuban official over alleged ties to communist regime

U.S. arrests sister of Cuba's GAESA military conglomerate leader over alleged ties to the communist regime, Secretary of State Rubio announces.