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politics2 days ago•1 min saved

Deported: Pardoned Minnesota sex offender loses U.S. status

U.S. officials deported Tou Lue Vang, a Laos-born man who was pardoned by Minnesota’s Board of Pardons in June. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the revocation of Vang’s legal status and his removal from the United States, arguing the pardon would have shielded him from deportation. Vang, 42, had previously been convicted in 2006 of first-degree criminal sexual conduct for abusing a 10-year-old girl. The move comes amid federal scrutiny of the Minnesota pardon and its implications for immigration enforcement.

via 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS|

#deportation #immigration-policy #marco-rubio

politics2 days ago•6 min saved

Rubio condemns Walz for pardoning a convicted child rapist ahead of deportation

Sen. Marco Rubio criticized Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz for pardoning Tue Lue Vang, a Laotian immigrant convicted of first-degree criminal sexual conduct with a 10-year-old, arguing the clemency allowed him to avoid deportation; Rubio said Vang has since been removed from the United States, while DHS officials warned the move could shield the criminal from removal and highlighted the Clemency Review Commission’s role in the pardon.

via Fox News|

#deportation #immigration #marco-rubio

politics3 days ago•105 min saved

Rubio's Global Antifa Invite Falls Flat With Allies

Rubio convened a July 16 State Department meeting inviting senior ministers from 60+ countries to discuss what the Trump administration calls the resurgence of transnational far-left terrorism, but many allies reacted with confusion or indifference, citing short notice and vague aims. The push to frame antifa as a serious terrorist threat has repeatedly backfired diplomatically, and internal U.S. officials warn the effort risks politicizing counterterrorism and setting a dangerous precedent, all amid broader tensions over Venezuela policy involving Rubio’s deputy.

via The Daily Beast|

#antifa #diplomacy #marco-rubio

politics12 days ago•6 min saved

Congress Grills Trump Iran Deal Officials in First Unified Briefings

Democrats and Republicans pressed Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff in the first all-member briefings on President Trump’s Iran deal, seeking clarity on potential oil-sanctions relief and Iran’s prospective revenue. Officials said the memorandum of understanding is meant to kick off negotiations toward a final agreement to curb Iran’s highly enriched uranium and reduce leverage over the Strait of Hormuz, while noting talks would involve allied partners and address concerns about a reconstruction fund and financial benefits to Tehran.

via Politico|

#congressional-briefings #iran-deal #marco-rubio

foreign-policy16 days ago•22 min saved

Rubio’s Gulf pitch: selling Trump’s Iran deal to wary partners

Secretary of State Marco Rubio travelled to the Gulf on a two‑day mission to reassure U.S. allies in Bahrain, the UAE and Kuwait that Washington isn’t sidelining them from Iran negotiations, a bid to steady a region still reeling from war and shifting alliances as Gulf states weigh their stance toward Tehran and its leverage while Rubio emphasizes U.S. security commitments and economic ties.

via The Washington Post|

#donald-trump #foreign-policy #international-relations

world17 days ago•4 min saved

Rubio dismisses Iran's Hormuz toll plan as unworkable amid war-powers reversal drama

Sen. Marco Rubio warned Iran against trying to toll ships through the Strait of Hormuz, calling the idea unworkable and a red line for any peace talks with the United States. He said any fees would effectively be a toll and would not be tolerated, reaffirming that diplomatic efforts should continue but at no price. The piece also notes a political wrinkle: the Senate reversed its recent vote restricting President Trump’s ability to attack Iran—a symbolic move that does not alter the prior War Powers resolution, with some Republicans like Cassidy and Rand Paul flipping their positions after White House briefings and Trump expressing fury at the earlier outcome.

via New York Post|

#iran #marco-rubio #middle-east

world24 days ago•4 min saved

Iran deal test: GOP rifts widen as Vance leads talks and Rubio stays silent

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has largely remained quiet as Donald Trump jokes about blaming Vice President JD Vance for the fate of a controversial Iran deal that Vance helped broker and is set to sign. The agreement would grant Tehran limited relief and lift a naval blockade while leaving core nuclear questions unresolved, with negotiations likely to stretch into the election season. The move highlights deep GOP divisions over Iran policy, and analysts warn the pact could shift regional power dynamics in the Persian Gulf as Vance promotes the deal and Rubio weighs a path back to more traditional Republican foreign policy.

via Los Angeles Times|

#iran #iran-deal #jd-vance

world29 days ago•20 min saved

Hormuz Pressure: Rubio tells India to comply with US orders as seafarers' deaths strain ties

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio pressed India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to ensure all commercial vessels immediately comply with US orders in the Strait of Hormuz, warning that violations of the US blockade and illicit Iranian oil shipments will not be tolerated, as India protested the killing of three Indian mariners in a US strike near the Gulf of Oman.

via Hindustan Times|

#india-us-relations #indian-seafarers #marco-rubio

politics1 month ago•3 min saved

Trump skips U.S. World Cup opener as Rubio leads delegation in L.A.

President Donald Trump will not attend the United States' opening FIFA World Cup match against Paraguay in Los Angeles; Secretary of State Marco Rubio will lead the official U.S. delegation. Paraguay’s president Santiago Peña will attend. The move comes amid diplomatic and logistical challenges surrounding the tournament, including visa issues for some delegations, as Washington seeks to showcase the U.S. on the global stage while Trump has highlighted the event along with the 2028 Olympics.

via Politico|

#los-angeles #marco-rubio #paraguay

politics1 month ago•12 min saved

Rubio Urged to Brace for Possible Intelligence Gap as FISA Expiration Looms

Senate Republicans Tom Cotton and Chuck Grassley warn Marco Rubio to prepare for a potential gap in foreign intelligence collection as FISA Section 702 expires, with Democrats blocking renewal over acting DNI Bill Pulte’s appointment. A June 12 deadline looms, and lawmakers have only short-term extensions in place while debates continue about alternative lawful means of gathering critical information if warrantless surveillance ends; note that other surveillance tools, like Title 1 FISA, would still be available.

via Mediaite|

#bill-pulte #chuck-grassley #fisa

politics1 month ago•108 min saved

White House Erupts Over Viral Sleepy-Trump Clip as Kennedy Center Name Fight Heats Up

A viral video showing President Trump with his eyes closed in the Oval Office provoked a defensive flurry from the White House’s Rapid Response, with aides insisting he is energetic while critics and lawmakers press health questions using the clip. The piece also covers a separate Kennedy Center dispute in which a federal judge ruled Trump’s name could not remain on the building, prompting the center to revert to its official name as Trump touts related DC renovations like a Lincoln Memorial promenade and reflecting pool work.

via The Daily Beast|

#donald-j-trump #kennedy-center #lincoln-memorial

politics1 month ago•11 min saved

Rubio Falters as Lieu Presses Sleepy Trump Clips

In a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing, Rep. Ted Lieu pressed Secretary of State Marco Rubio about video clips showing Donald Trump looking drowsy, forcing Rubio to defend the president’s health with a string of denials and excuses. Lieu accused Rubio of lying as he aired another clip, underscoring concerns about Trump’s health or cognitive state amid ongoing hospital visits and tests.

via HuffPost|

#congress #health #marco-rubio

politics1 month ago•112 min saved

Trump’s Iran Peace Push Falters as Escalation Widens

The U.S. and Iran traded fire across multiple fronts as Washington pressed an aggressive stance amid renewed hostilities after a U.S. attack on an oil tanker. CENTCOM said it intercepted missiles and drones and destroyed a tanker engine, while Iran billed the strikes as retaliation. Trump insisted diplomacy was ongoing even as Rubio urged that a deal could be within reach, and Democrats accused him of hiding as new polling shows his popularity sinking. The episode highlights renewed uncertainty over whether a diplomatic path to ending the conflict can hold amid mounting military actions.

via The Daily Beast|

#diplomacy #donald-trump #iran

world1 month ago•5 min saved

Sanctions relief tied to Iran’s nuclear steps, Rubio says on Hormuz talks

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US isn’t offering upfront sanctions relief for reopening the Strait of Hormuz and that any relief would be conditional on Iran’s nuclear concessions. Officials describe the talks as two-phase: first Iran would reopen the strait and refrain from actions against shipping, then broader sanctions relief would be tied to discussions on the nuclear program, amid internal divisions in Tehran and slow progress. The Strait’s closure has pushed oil above $100 a barrel and shape sentiment around a potential deal.

via Politico|

#iran-sanctions #marco-rubio #nuclear-program

politics1 month ago•71 min saved

Rubio Delivers First Iran War Hearing Before Congress

Sen. Marco Rubio testified before Congress for the first time since the Iran war began, signaling ongoing scrutiny of U.S. policy toward Tehran and its regional implications.

via AP News|

#congress #iran #iran-war