Nov 15 Trump test limits of Republican-led Congress with controversial Cabinet picks By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Trump is challenging the Senate to dare defy him over the nominations of Matt Gaetz, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and other controversial choices for his administration. Continue reading
Nov 14 What Republicans are saying about Matt Gaetz, Trump’s pick for attorney general By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz's nomination for attorney general is being met with a variety of reactions from Republicans, including cautious reservation, praise and pointed criticism. Continue reading
Nov 13 Watch 4:54 National security picks signal direction of Trump’s foreign policy plans By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn, Zeba Warsi President-elect Trump announced his picks to lead the bulk of the expansive, American security and diplomatic apparatus. A senator, a soldier-turned-television host and a former member of Congress have been chosen by Donald Trump to lead, respectively, the State Department,… Continue watching
Nov 13 Trump taps Sen. Marco Rubio for secretary of state. Here are 5 things to know By Brendan Farrington, Associated Press As vice chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and a member of the Committee on Foreign Relations, Rubio now often discusses foreign military and economic threats, particularly China. Continue reading
Nov 12 Watch 5:32 Trump begins to fill foreign policy and national security teams for 2nd term By Laura Barrón-López, Eliot Barnhart A second Donald Trump administration is taking shape, one new appointee at a time. Tuesday, the president-elect tapped more of his closest allies to fill some of the government’s top posts. Among them is Sen. Marco Rubio, putting Trump’s one-time… Continue watching
Jul 16 WATCH: Sen. Marco Rubio speaks at 2024 Republican National Convention By Adam Kemp Florida Sen. Marco Rubio spoke about uniting the party, and the promise he sees in putting America "first."… Continue reading
Jul 01 How Trump’s potential running mates harshly criticized him in the past By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press JD Vance’s shifting position on Donald Trump over the years from one-time critic of the former president to staunch ally is a metamorphosis shared by many of Trump’s potential running mates. Continue reading
May 08 Trump holds tryouts for vice presidential candidates, with many contenders vying for position By Andrew DeMillo, Lisa Mascaro, Jill Colvin, Associated Press Donald Trump invited potential vice presidential candidates on stage at a fundraiser in Mar-a-Lago over the weekend. Continue reading
Aug 23 Sen. Rubio urges Biden administration to reject a former warlord’s extradition to Colombia By Joshua Goodman, Associated Press Florida Republican Sen. Marco Rubio is calling on the Biden administration to reject Colombia's request for extradition of a former warlord after he was named a peace envoy in the South American nation. Continue reading
Nov 08 Marco Rubio wins Senate race in Florida By Brendan Farrington, Associated Press Republican Sen. Marco Rubio has won a third term, defeating Rep. Val Demings and holding a key seat as the GOP tried to regain control of a closely divided Senate. Continue reading