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Rubio Walks a Tightrope on Iran as Trump Fluctuates Between Diplomacy and Threats
politics12 days ago

Rubio Walks a Tightrope on Iran as Trump Fluctuates Between Diplomacy and Threats

Rubio is pressed on Good Morning America about the administration’s mixed messages on the Iran war as Trump posts about serious talks while threatening to obliterate Iran’s energy infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz stays closed; Rubio says Iran has fractures and would welcome moving in a different direction, but avoids naming a 'new regime' Trump cited, highlighting ongoing ambiguity and risk of wider conflict.

via The Daily Beast|
#donald-j-trump#iran#iran-war
Rubio to take stand in trial tied to Venezuela oil deal and shadow lobbying by a Florida ally
politics-and-policy18 days ago

Rubio to take stand in trial tied to Venezuela oil deal and shadow lobbying by a Florida ally

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to testify in the federal trial of former Rep. David Rivera, who is accused of secretly lobbying for Venezuela’s government in connection with a $50 million CITGO contract; Rubio asked to be called as a prosecution witness after Rivera’s team sought to call him as a defense witness, underscoring Rubio’s long-running ties to Rivera and the case’s broader implications for foreign influence in Latin America.

via Axios|
#citgo#david-rivera#foreign-agents
Drone over Fort McNair prompts security review for Rubio and Hegseth
us-news23 days ago

Drone over Fort McNair prompts security review for Rubio and Hegseth

Reuters, citing Washington Post sources, reports unidentified drones were detected over Fort McNair in Washington, D.C., where Marco Rubio and Pete Hegseth allegedly reside. The drones’ origin is unknown, officials have discussed relocating the officials, but no move has been made, as the military increases surveillance amid heightened tensions related to Iran; the Pentagon and State Department did not comment.

via New York Post|
#drones#fort-mcnair#marco-rubio
Sizing Up Power: Oval Office footwear steals the spotlight
politics27 days ago

Sizing Up Power: Oval Office footwear steals the spotlight

Photos of Marco Rubio and JD Vance wearing ill-fitting mid-priced Florsheim oxfords in the Oval Office highlight quirks of men’s shoe sizing and its symbolic role in politics. The piece notes Trump has been giving officials new shoes, that sizing varies across brands and styles, and that dress shoes often loosen with wear. Footwear experts emphasize that size isn’t a reliable measure of masculinity and that the broader discussion centers on fashion, vanity, and fit in political life.

via CNN|
#donald-trump#florsheim-shoes#jd-vance
Pivot in the White House: Trump aides back Iran strike after early caution
politics1 month ago

Pivot in the White House: Trump aides back Iran strike after early caution

Trump’s top aides reportedly moved from early caution about a war with Iran to backing a rapid, limited strike focused on degrading Iran’s immediate weapons capabilities without regime change. VP JD Vance and others shifted from warning about unpredictable consequences to supporting a short, objective-driven campaign, while officials try to manage oil prices and political fallout ahead of midterms and the 2028 race. The piece notes internal tensions and the risks for those with ambitions beyond the current administration.

via Yahoo|
#donald-trump#iran#jd-vance
White House denies Rubio claim that Israel dragged Trump into Iran conflict
nation-world1 month ago

White House denies Rubio claim that Israel dragged Trump into Iran conflict

The White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt rejected viral claims that Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Israel dragged President Trump into a war with Iran, noting Rubio did not make that assertion. Leavitt pointed to Rubio’s remarks arguing the operation to strike Iran was necessary, not prompted by Israel, while the piece also recounts tweets and public posts surrounding the claim and notes ongoing U.S./Israel strikes and Iran’s retaliatory actions in the Middle East.

via WBFF|
#iran#israel#marco-rubio
Timing of Cuba boat shootout tests new U.S.-Cuba diplomacy
world1 month ago

Timing of Cuba boat shootout tests new U.S.-Cuba diplomacy

Cuban authorities say a Florida group of 10 attacked a Cuban vessel, triggering a firefight off Cuba’s northern coast as backchannel talks between Rubio’s team and Raúl Castro’s grandson about easing sanctions were underway; the White House offered little public comment, fueling scrutiny of Havana’s account and highlighting tensions in U.S.-Cuba diplomacy.

via Miami Herald|
#boat-attack-cuba#cuba#marco-rubio
AOC Urges Defiance as Rubio Praises Hungary’s Orbán
politics1 month ago

AOC Urges Defiance as Rubio Praises Hungary’s Orbán

Progressive Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called on democracy defenders to “take the gloves off and fight for our future” as Marco Rubio, touring Europe, praised Viktor Orbán and signaled closer U.S.-Hungary ties ahead of Hungary’s April election. The piece contrasts Rubio’s endorsement with concerns about Hungary’s growing autocracy and broader worries about the rise of far-right movements, while noting U.S. sanctions dynamics and critiques of foreign policy hypocrisy. It frames a debate over defending democracy and working-class interests at home and abroad in the face of authoritarianism.

via Common Dreams|
#china#hungary#marco-rubio
Rubio Boosts Orban in Budapest Ahead of Hungary’s Vote
national-security1 month ago

Rubio Boosts Orban in Budapest Ahead of Hungary’s Vote

Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Budapest to publicly back Viktor Orban ahead of Hungary’s spring elections, saying the U.S. “wants this country to do well” as Orban—Europe’s longest‑serving leader with a pro‑Russian tilt—trails in polls; Rubio’s trip is presented as lending a political lifeline to Orban before the vote.

via The Washington Post|
#elections#foreign-policy#hungary