July 9, 2025 Watchdog backs Rubio’s sanctions on UN official over ‘shameful efforts’ targeting US, Israel The State Department confirmed sanctions were imposed on UN official Francesca Albanese over efforts targeting U.S. and Israeli officials through the ICC.
July 3, 2025 Rubio recalls top US diplomat from Colombia after 'baseless' statements from officials Rubio recalled the U.S. Chargé d'Affaires from Colombia amid tensions after "baseless statements" from Colombian officials, while affirming Colombia remains an essential partner.
June 28, 2025 Rubio condemns Iran's 'unacceptable' threats against IAEA director Iran bans IAEA Director Rafael Mariano Grossi and removes nuclear facility surveillance amid accusations, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio calls for the safety of IAEA personnel monitoring Iran's nuclear program.
June 28, 2025 Marco Rubio holds first meeting with families of hostages held by Hamas U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held his first official meeting with the families of the hostages still held by Hamas in Gaza amid the terror group's ongoing war with Israel.
June 26, 2025 Rubio announces new visa restrictions on families of fentanyl traffickers US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced new sanctions on Thursday that he called “necessary" to “deter and dismantle" the flow of deadly fentanyl into the United States.
June 20, 2025 Judge Boasberg orders Rubio to refer Trump officials' Signal messages to DOJ to ensure preservation Judge Boasberg said Trump officials likely neglected record-keeping duties using auto-deleting Signal messages and ordered Rubio to refer existing messages to the Justice Department
June 20, 2025 Trump and Rubio secure Rwanda-Congo peace treaty amid Pakistan's Nobel Prize nomination President Trump announces treaty between Rwanda and Congo, as Pakistan nominates him for 2026 Nobel Peace Prize despite his claims he won't receive one for his diplomatic efforts.
June 11, 2025 Federal judge sides with anti-Israel ringleader Mahmoud Khalil, halts Trump administration's deportation bid Anti-Israel ringleader Mahmoud Khalil wins court battle as federal judge grants preliminary injunction against Trump administration, temporarily preventing his deportation.
June 4, 2025 China, Rubio exchange jabs on 36th anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre On the 36th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square attack, China faces criticism over its censorship and refusal to acknowledge the deadly 1989 pro-democracy protests.
June 1, 2025 Harvard is not going to earn public trust by 'giving in to politics, right or left': Rep. Auchincloss Rep. Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass., weighs in on the backlash against Harvard, the Trump administration's moves against the university as well as the U.S. seeking to revoke visas for Chinese students.