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Opinion 6 hours ago

How USAID went woke and destroyed itself

USAID operated largely unnoticed by the US public. The organization is in the public eye and staffers aren't happy. The agency went woke over several years. Now, it could go broke, too.

Politics 6 hours ago

Rubio named acting director of another US government agency: report

Secretary of State Marco Rubio assumed another role in the Trump administration, acting director of the U.S. Archives. He is also acting director of USAID.

VIDEO 6 hours ago

Panama responds to meeting with Marco Rubio about the canal

91±¬ÁÏ chief international correspondent Steve Harrigan reports on key takeaways from Secretary of State Marco Rubio's meeting with the Panamanian president on 'The Story.'

Politics 6 hours ago

Secretary of State Rubio confirms becoming acting USAID chief

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he is now acting director of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) while on a trip to El Salvador.

VIDEO 6 hours ago

Rubio slams USAID 'insubordination,' confirming he's agency's new acting director

Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters in El Salvador that he is now acting director of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).

VIDEO 6 hours ago

Secretary Rubio's decision to freeze foreign aid was 'entirely appropriate,' GOP senator says

Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., joined 'America's Newsroom' to discuss how President Donald Trump has leveraged foreign policy in America's best interests and the confirmation status of the president's controversial nominees.

Opinion 6 hours ago

HUGH HEWITT: A perfect first week for President Trump (with an asterisk)

President Trump and Secretary Rubio both understand Iran and how Iran reacts to perceived weakness. Pulling security from targets will be perceived as weak.

Politics 6 hours ago

Secretary of State Rubio hails release of US prisoner in Belarus as controversy hangs over nation's election

President Donald Trump's new Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that a U.S. citizen imprisoned in Belarus under Joe Biden has since been released.

Politics 6 hours ago

Marco Rubio to Chinese foreign minister: Trump will put 'American people first' in US-China relations

New Secretary of State Marco Rubio told China's foreign minister on Friday that the U.S. would put the American people first and promote U.S. interests in its relationship with Beijing.

Politics 6 hours ago

Marco Rubio heading to Panama on first trip as secretary of state: 'We won't continue to ignore the region'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to head to Panama soon for his first international trip as the nation’s top diplomat, 91±¬ÁÏ has learned.

Politics 6 hours ago

New Secretary of State Marco Rubio pauses refugee operations, ramps up visa vetting

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is advising his department to cease refugee resettlement operations and begin ramping up vetting of visas from certain regions.

Media 6 hours ago

Marco Rubio clashes with NBC 'Today' host when pressed on Trump's Jan. 6 pardons

Secretary of State Marco Rubio shut down questions from NBC "Today" show host Craig Melvin about President Trump's decision to pardon Jan. 6 defendants.

VIDEO 6 hours ago

Marco Rubio sworn in as secretary of state

Vice President JD Vance swears in Marco Rubio as the secretary of state and he delivers his first remarks as the nation's top diplomat.

VIDEO 6 hours ago

Marco Rubio tussles with NBC host when asked about Jan. 6 pardons

President Trump’s Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Craig Melvin of the ‘Today’ show that he would only answer questions as it relates to foreign policy.

VIDEO 6 hours ago

Marco Rubio confirmed unanimously as secretary of state: 'No brainer'

Rep. Wesley Hunt, R-Texas, joined 'Fox & Friends' to discuss his reaction to Rubio's bipartisan confirmation, the state of confirmation with President Trump's other Cabinet nominees and the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico and Mt. Denali. 

Politics 6 hours ago

Writer dragged out of Blinken's final press conference: 'You're hurting me!'

Secretary of State Antony Blinken's final press conference quickly devolved into chaos Thursday, after reporters had to be forcibly removed from the event, including one who was carried out, when they began shouting at Blinken and accusing him of "genocide."

VIDEO 6 hours ago

Security escorts reporter berating Blinken out of press conference

Secretary of State Antony Blinken's final press conference interruped by reporter questioning U.S. policy in Gaza.

Politics 6 hours ago

Senate Democratic Whip declares support for Rubio confirmation: 'Many similar views on foreign policy'

Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., announces intent to support Sen. Marco Rubio's confirmation to serve as Secretary of State.

World 6 hours ago

Afghans land in the Philippines for visa processing ahead of resettlement in US

A group of Afghan nationals arrived in the Philippines for the processing of special immigrant visas in order to resettle in the United States.

Politics 6 hours ago

Russia to share advanced satellite technology with North Korea, Blinken warns

Russia is planning to share advanced satellite technology with North Korea, according to a warning from Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

Politics 6 hours ago

Trump says he doesn't expect DeSantis to name daughter-in-law Lara Trump as Rubio's Senate replacement

President-elect Trump says he doesn't think Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will name his daughter-in-law Lara Trump to succeed Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida in the Senate.

World 6 hours ago

Top US ally, SDF commander in Syria warns of ISIS return if Turkish airstrikes don’t stop

Gen. Mazloum Abdi, the commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces, said the Turkish military continue to attack his Kurdish forces, despite a U.S. brokered ceasefire deal.

VIDEO 6 hours ago

Secretary of State Blinken arrives to Greenland for meeting on Arctic cooperation

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives to Greenland for an official meeting with Greenlandic Premier Múte Bourup Egede, Minister Broberg and Foreign Minister Kofod on May 20, 2021.

VIDEO 6 hours ago

Harris Faulkner on Trump nominating Marco Rubio for top Cabinet position: ‘A big deal’

‘The Faulkner Focus’ anchor Harris Faulkner reacts to President Biden’s meeting with President-elect Trump and Fla. Sen. Marco Rubio’s nomination for Secretary of State.

Politics 6 hours ago

Trump's first Cabinet picks decidedly not isolationists: Ukraine, Israel breathe a sigh of relief

Despite his own isolationist musings, the first picks of President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration hail from a decidedly more traditionalist wing of the Republican Party.

Politics 6 hours ago

Fetterman hails Rubio as 'strong choice' for secretary of state, says he will vote to confirm him

Sen. John Fetterman called Sen. Marco Rubio "a strong choice" for secretary of state amid reports that President-elect Donald Trump is expected to tap Rubio for the role.

Politics 6 hours ago

State Department provides promotional advantages based on gender, report finds

The State Department discriminates against men when it comes to offering promotions in the foreign service, according to a new report from the Heritage Foundation.

World 6 hours ago

US says 8,000 North Korean soldiers to begin combat operations in war with Ukraine 'in coming days'

Secretary of State Blinken and Defense Secretary Austin warn that 8,000 North Korea troops have been outfitted by Russia in "strong" indication they will be fighting Ukrainian soldiers in Kursk.

World 6 hours ago

US reinforces Central Command with fresh supply of F-16s in 'ironclad' commitment to defend Israel

The U.S. sent more F-16s to the Middle East to bolster its ability to defend Israel as part of its "ironclad" commitment as the region remains weary of an all-out war between Israel and Iran.

World 6 hours ago

Blinken arrives in Israel as Biden-Harris admin faces scrutiny over compromising Jerusalem’s security

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived for talks with Israel on his 11th trip there since October 2023. The Jewish state is fighting a seven-front war against Iran-backed proxies.

Lifestyle 6 hours ago

On this day in history, October 18, 1867, United States purchases Alaska from Russia for cool $7.2 million

The United States formally secured the acquisition of the vast Alaska territory from Russia on Oct. 18, 1867. The data is celebrated as Alaska Day and is a statewide holiday today.