The Senate voted unanimously to confirm Sen. Marco Rubio's as secretary of state on Monday, making him the first member of President Donald Trump's second Cabinet.

The Senate unanimously approved Senator Marco Rubio of Florida as secretary of state in the first vote on President Trump’s cabinet selections.

The Senate confirmed Senator Marco Rubio, Republican of Florida, on Monday as America’s 72nd secretary of state, putting a former political rival of President Trump at the helm of American diplomacy.

Washington — The Senate on Monday confirmed Marco Rubio as secretary of state, making him the first of President Trump's Cabinet nominees to win the approval of the upper chamber. The Senate confirmed Rubio in a 99 to 0 vote as his former colleagues in the Senate touted his qualifications for the job.

The Senate unanimously confirmed Marco Rubio as Secretary of State Monday, making him the first Cabinet nominee to be confirmed.

The New York Times reported Thursday Trump’s former secretary of state, Mike Pompeo, and a former top aide, Brian Hook, had their protection revoked. The report acknowledges the men face threats from Iran “because of actions they took on Mr. Trump’s behalf,” citing four people with knowledge.

Removing security clearances is petty and personal. But it is Trump’s decision to make, and in a week of wacky and unexpected executive orders, it is one of the easier to defend.

The Senate Finance Committee will meet on Jan. 29 to discuss the confirmation of RFK Jr., whose stances on vaccines and abortion have raised questions from Democrats and Republicans alike.

Indiana's 2025 legislative session is prioritizing school deregulation, private school choice expansions, and teacher benefits. Key bills address chronic absenteeism, school attendance, and teacher pay increases.

Under orders from President Donald Trump, 1,500 active-duty service members and additional air and intelligence assets are being deployed to the southwest border, Acting Secretary of Defense Robert Salesses said.