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March 8, 2025 at 2:34 AM

Musk, Rubio clashed in front of Trump during Cabinet meeting: Sources

During a charged Cabinet meeting Thursday at the White House, Elon Musk clashed with top Cabinet officials, sources told ABC News
March 8, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is shown in the Oval Office at the White House, on Feb. 24, 2025, in Washington, D.C. | Elon Musk arrives for President Donald Trump's address to a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber of the Capitol in Washington, D.C., March 4, 2025.
March 8, 2025 at 12:23 AM

Musk, Rubio clashed in front of Trump during Cabinet meeting: Sources

During a Thursday Cabinet meeting, Elon Musk clashed with Secretary of State Marco Rubio over the way Rubio has approached his management of the department he oversees, multiple sources told ABC News.
March 8, 2025 at 12:23 AM
VIDEO: Musk, Rubio clashed in front of Trump during Cabinet meeting: Sources
March 2, 2025 at 11:17 PM

Rubio hopes talks with Ukraine can be ‘reset,’ but it won't be ‘an easy peace deal’

George Stephanopoulos interviews Secretary of State Marco Rubio on “This Week.”
March 2, 2025 at 11:17 PM
VIDEO: Rubio hopes talks with Ukraine can be ‘reset,’ but it will not be ‘an easy peace deal’
February 14, 2025 at 2:33 PM

Marco Rubio's plane experiences mechanical issue

The plane turned around returned to Joint Base Andrews before Rubio continued his travel to Germany and the Middle East on a separate aircraft, according to a State Department spokesperson.
February 14, 2025 at 2:33 PM
The plane turned around returned to Joint Base Andrews before Rubio continued his travel to Germany and the Middle East on a separate aircraft, according to a State Department spokesperson.
February 14, 2025 at 1:54 PM

Sec. of State Marco Rubio en route to Germany after plane suffers mechanical issue

Secretary of State Marco Rubio's plane experienced a mechanical issue while en route to Munich, Germany, on Thursday.
February 14, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Secretary of State Marco Rubio listens as President Donald Trump meets with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Oval Office of the White House, Feb. 13, 2025, in Washington.
1 month ago

Rubio says it's 'not our intention' to uproot USAID workers abroad

Secretary of State Marco Rubio told embassy officials that it was "not our intention" to uproot USAID staffers working abroad, despite the agency mandating their return.
1 month ago
Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives at the National Palace in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Feb. 6, 2025.
1 month ago

Trump says he'd deport US citizens convicted of crimes 'in a heartbeat' if legal

Marco Rubio met with El Salvador’s president and said they've agreed to not only take in deported foreign nationals who committed crimes, but also jailed U.S. citizens.
1 month ago
Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele at his residence at Lake Coatepeque in El Congo municipality, El Salvador, Feb. 3, 2025.
1 month ago

Rubio expresses frustrations with USAID

Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed he's the acting administrator at USAID and expressed his concerns with the agency on Monday.
1 month ago
Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed he's the acting administrator at USAID and expressed his concerns with the agency on Monday.
1 month ago

Panama Canal, immigration crackdown to be focal point of Rubio's 1st foreign visit

Rubio will depart on his first foreign trip to visit countries in Central America that may be vital for carrying out the Trump administration's mass deportation plans.
1 month ago
Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with Indo-Pacific Quad ministers at the State Department in Washington, Jan. 21, 2025.
2 months ago

Rubio reveals three questions that will determine the State Department's actions

After taking the oath of office, Marco Rubio promised that every action taken by the State Department will be determined by the answers to three questions.
2 months ago
Marco Rubio is sworn in as Secretary of State by U.S. Vice President JD Vance at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, Jan. 21, 2025.
2 months ago

Marco Rubio is sworn in as secretary of state

After taking the oath of office, Marco Rubio promised that every action taken by the State Department will be determined by the answers to three questions.
2 months ago
Marco Rubio is sworn in as secretary of state
2 months ago

First member of 2nd Trump Cabinet confirmed by Senate

The Senate voted unanimously to confirm Sen. Marco Rubio's as secretary of state on Monday, making him the first member of President Donald Trump's second Cabinet.
2 months ago
Sen. Marco Rubio, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be secretary of state arrives for his Senate Foreign Relations Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Jan. 15, 2025.
2 months ago

Secretary Marco Rubio talks Trump’s international agenda

The newly-confirmed Secretary of State talks about becoming the first Latino to occupy the job, plans for the TikTok ban and President Donald Trump’s pardon of Jan. 6 defendants.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Secretary Marco Rubio talks Trump’s international agenda
2 months ago

Marco Rubio confirmed as secretary of state by Senate

Rubio becomes the first member of Trump’s cabinet to be confirmed by the Senate.
2 months ago
Marco Rubio confirmed as secretary of state by Senate
2 months ago

Marco Rubio delivers opening remarks at secretary of state confirmation hearing

Sen. Marco Rubio delivers his opening remarks before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee amid protests at his confirmation hearing for secretary of state.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Marco Rubio delivers opening remarks at secretary of state confirmation hearing
4 months ago

Trump selects Sen. Marco Rubio for secretary of state

President-elect Trump plans to nominate GOP Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida for secretary of state, according to sources.
4 months ago
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4 months ago

Trump expected to select Sen. Marco Rubio for secretary of state: Sources

Rubio, 53, has served in the Senate since 2011. He is currently the vice-chair of the Senate Select Committee on Foreign Intelligence and also sits on the chamber's Committee on Foreign Relations.
4 months ago
Rubio, 53, has served in the Senate since 2011. He is currently the vice-chair of the Senate Select Committee on Foreign Intelligence and also sits on the chamber's Committee on Foreign Relations.
8 months ago

Sen. Marco Rubio on Trump immigration policies and Biden’s candidacy

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) about Trump’s immigration policies, J.D. Vance and the speculation surrounding President Joe Biden.
8 months ago
VIDEO: Sen. Marco Rubio on Trump immigration policies and Biden’s candidacy
8 months ago

Who is Marco Rubio, the Florida senator and potential Trump VP pick?

When Florida Sen. Marco Rubio was first elected to Congress, he was seen as a rising star in the GOP. Now, he’s being looked at as a possible VP Pick for Donald Trump.
8 months ago
Sen. Marco Rubio speaks before Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally at Trump National Doral Miami, July 9, 2024, in Doral, Fla.
8 months ago

Would Marco Rubio need to move out of Florida if Trump picks him for vice president?

The 12th Amendment states that presidential and vice presidential candidates running on the same ticket cannot reside in the same state.
8 months ago
Senator Marco Rubio speaks during a campaign rally for former President Donald Trump at West Palm Convention Center, in West Palm Beach, FL, June 14, 2024.
1 year ago

Anyone offered a vice presidency ‘should be honored by the opportunity’: Marco Rubio

ABC News’ Jonathan Karl interviews Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., on “This Week.”
1 year ago
VIDEO: 1-on-1 with Marco Rubio
2 years ago

Rubio canvasser was 'attacked' while passing out fliers, senator says; 1 man arrested

Marco Rubio said Monday that one of his campaign canvassers "was brutally attacked" in Hialeah, Florida, in what he described as a politically motivated assault
2 years ago
Sen. Marco Rubio reacts to a speaker on the first day of voting in Miami, Oct. 24, 2022.
7 years ago

Marco Rubio returns to DC from Florida to fire chief of staff over 'allegations of improper conduct'

Sen. Rubio terminated Clint Reed "effective immediately" after he learned of "allegations of improper conduct."
7 years ago
Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., arrives for a bipartisan meeting on immigration in the Dirksen Building office of Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, on January 25, 2018.
8 years ago

Marco Rubio channels his inner NASCAR dad, takes a spin around Daytona Speedway

The Republican senator visited the track on Tuesday.
8 years ago
Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, sits in a pace car at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida, on August 31, 2017.
8 years ago

VIDEO: Marco Rubio Grilled Rex Tillerson at Confirmation Hearing
8 years ago

Marco Rubio Mum on Whether He Will Support Tillerson for Secretary of State After Human Rights Questions

Tillerson's nomination to be Secretary of State may face it's first roadblock.
8 years ago
8 years ago

Marco Rubio, a Republican, grilled Rex Tillerson about human rights during the confirmation hearing.
8 years ago

VIDEO: Marco Rubio Wins Second Term in US Senate
8 years ago

Marco Rubio Wins 2nd Term in US Senate

Rubio keeps his seat in the U.S. Senate, defeating Rep. Patrick Murphy.
8 years ago
Supporters in Miami cheer as news outlets show a projected win for Sen. Marco Rubio to a second term, Nov. 8, 2016.
8 years ago

Marco Rubio Says He'll Serve Full Term in Senate If Re-Elected

But the Florida senator did not rule out another presidential bid.
8 years ago
Sen. Marco Rubio speaks at a rally at the Texas Station Gambling Hall & Hotel, Feb. 21, 2016, in North Las Vegas.
8 years ago

Marco Rubio 'Deeply Concerned' About Possible Donald Trump Cuba Business

A report claims a Trump-owned company violated the U.S. trade embargo with Cuba.
8 years ago
Marco Rubio speaks at the Hudson Institute, May 10, 2016, in Washington.
8 years ago

Rubio Calls For Suspension of Cuba Flights After TSA Admits No Agreement on Air Marshals

Sen. Marco Rubio accused the TSA of lying about air marshals on Cuba flights.
8 years ago
Sen. Marco Rubio speaks to supporters at a primary election party in Kissimmee, Florida in this Aug. 30, 2016 file photo.
9 years ago

VIDEO: In A Minute: Marco Rubio