March 11 The US government targeted me for my political speech. It could happen to you, too Mahmoud Khalil argues that his detention by ICE over his pro-Palestinian speech is a dangerous violation of the First Amendment that threatens the free speech rights of all Americans.
March 10 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 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 Cuban activist to Trump: ‘Make Cuba great again’ by ending communist rule Cuban activist Rosa MarÃa Payá appeals directly to Trump for support as Cuba faces rolling blackouts and food shortages amid deepening humanitarian crisis.
March 4 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 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 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 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 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 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.