Mar 23 Rubio to testify in trial of former congressman accused of secretly lobbying for Venezuela By Joshua Goodman, Associated Press The trial has begun for former congressman David Rivera over allegations he secretly lobbied for Venezuela’s government during the first Trump administration. Continue reading
Mar 19 How State Department cuts of Middle East experts affect U.S.'s handling of Iran war By Byron Tau, Associated Press In the escalating war in Iran, the State Department’s Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs would ordinarily be at the center of the geopolitical fray. Continue reading
Mar 18 Watch 7:26 Cuba's economic and energy crisis worsens as Trump threatens action By Amna Nawaz, Veronica Vela All eyes are on Cuba as the world waits to see what will happen to its leaders and people. President Trump says he wants to take action as Cuba defies his sanctions. Two tankers carrying crude oil are on their… Continue watching
Mar 18 Cuba's leader says U.S. aggression would meet 'impregnable resistance' By Milexsy Duran, Associated Press Cuba’s president has lashed out after the latest threat from the Trump administration after President Donald Trump said he can do “whatever he wants” with the island. Continue reading
Mar 17 Rubio calls for new Cuban leaders as blackout underscores economic crisis By Milexsy Duran, Associated Press Rubio, who is of Cuban heritage, said the current government is incapable of addressing its economic problems. Continue reading
Mar 13 Democratic senators file war powers resolution to check Trump on Cuba By Stephen Groves, Associated Press Senate Democrats have filed legislation that would prevent the U.S. from attacking Cuba without congressional approval as they seek to force a vote on President Donald Trump's stated goal of a “takeover” of the Caribbean country. Continue reading
Mar 05 WATCH: Trump suggests U.S. and Cuba will soon make a deal, after Rubio is 'finished' with Iran By Associated Press President Donald Trump suggested Thursday that he and Secretary of State Marco Rubio plan to focus their attention on Cuba next but want to "wait a couple of weeks."… Continue reading
Mar 04 WATCH: White House says U.S. ground troops in Iran are 'not part of the plan' for now By Associated Press “It’s not part of the current plan, but I’m not going to remove an option for the president that is on the table,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said. Continue reading
Mar 03 WATCH: Rubio defends U.S. attack on Iran, says State Dept. helping Americans depart region By Associated Press As the U.S. war with Iran continues to spiral, Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the U.S. State Department is working to organize charter flights and military options to help Americans depart the Middle East. Continue reading
Feb 27 Trump suggests U.S. could have 'friendly takeover of Cuba' By Associated Press President Donald Trump said Friday that Secretary of State Marco Rubio was negotiating at a high level with the Cuban government. Continue reading