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Rubio says not concerned about escalation with Russia over Venezuela

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday told reporters that the United States is not concerned about an escalation with Russia when it comes to Venezuela,…

John McCarthy December 20, 2025

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Ukraine agrees to peace proposal, with only “minor details” to settle, official says, but no word from Russia

GENEVA (CBS) — A U.S. official told CBS News today that Ukraine's government had "agreed to a peace deal" brokered by the Trump administration to stop Russia's nearly four-year assault.…

John McCarthy November 25, 2025

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Rubio, Hegseth brief lawmakers on boat strikes after congressional frustration

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — Top Trump administration officials briefed members of the Senate and House of Representatives on Wednesday about strikes on alleged drug trafficking boats off Venezuela, after frustration in…

John McCarthy November 5, 2025

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Trump’s Caribbean military buildup: a war on drugs or a regime-change campaign?

War ships are cruising the Caribbean. U.S. missiles are obliterating motorboats in two oceans. And bombers are buzzing Venezuela, where sources say the Trump administration has identified targets on land…

John McCarthy November 2, 2025

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Hurricane Melissa aftermath: Jamaica, Cuba, Haiti facing economic losses, more hardship

Thousands of Jamaicans were still without power, water and internet service on Thursday as the government continued to assess the widespread damage from Hurricane Melissa. Days after the hit from…

John McCarthy October 31, 2025

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US sanctions not aimed at harming Colombian people, economy, says Rubio

DOHA (Reuters) — Secretary of State Marco Rubio said today that the U.S. does not want to harm Colombia’s people and its economy with sanctions imposed on President Gustavo Petro.…

John McCarthy October 25, 2025

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Trump wants to extend travel ban to many Caribbean, African countries

WASHINGTON (Reuters) —President Donald Trump's administration is considering significantly expanding its travel restrictions by potentially banning citizens of 36 additional countries from entering the United States, according to an internal State Department…

John McCarthy June 15, 2025

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Rubio used Venezuelans in his hometown for political gain. Now, he’s betrayed them

Secretary of State Marco Rubio faced his former Senate colleagues Tuesday, with bitter words exchanged as Senate Democrats accused him of abandoning his principles. Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland,…

John McCarthy May 21, 2025

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Marco Rubio looks to use AI to cancel visas of foreigner students who support Hamas on social media

WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Marco Rubio is directing the State Department to conduct a review of foreign students who express support for Hamas using a new, Orwellian process. The State Department is planning…

John McCarthy March 7, 2025