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Rubio, in Israel-heavy confirmation hearing, says US should revoke visas for ‘a supporter of Hamas’

January 15, 2025January 15, 2025Sara Wood

In a Senate confirmation hearing that often turned to discussion of Israel, Marco Rubio voiced his view that the United States should revoke the visas of any “supporter of Hamas” in the country. The Florida GOP senator, who is President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of state, also used his Wednesday hearing to back an […]

Trump taps Iran hawks Marco Rubio, Mike Waltz for top national security roles

November 12, 2024November 15, 2024Sara Wood

WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump is filling out his national security team with pro-Israel hawks who favor maximum pressure on Iran to stand down from its belligerence in the region. Reports Monday said Trump planned to name two Floridian allies to top jobs: Sen. Marco Rubio will be tapped to be secretary of state, and […]