#Rubio for Secretary of State#
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Marco Rubio has been unanimously confirmed by the Senate to be the next U.S. Secretary of State, marking the first Cabinet nomination approved by the Senate on the first day of President Trump's second term. Rubio, who has served as a Republican senator from Florida since 2011, was approved with support from both Republicans and several Democratic senators. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee unanimously approved Rubio's nomination and sent it to the full Senate for a confirmation vote. Rubio is expected to begin his role as Secretary of State soon.
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Marco Rubio was unanimously confirmed by the Senate as U.S. Secretary of State, marking the first Cabinet nomination approved by the Senate on President Trump’s first day of his second term. Rubio, a Republican senator from Florida since 2011, was supported by Republicans and some Democratic senators. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee unanimously approved Rubio’s nomination and sent it to the full Senate for a confirmation vote. Majority Leader McConnell said he hopes to begin a floor vote as soon as possible and expressed his support for Rubio as Secretary of State.
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Rubio was confirmed by the Senate to be Secretary of State, with support from both Republicans and some Democrats.
Rubio is the first Trump administration senior cabinet official to be confirmed by the Senate.
Rubio's nomination was unanimously approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
The Senate is expected to vote soon to confirm Rubio as Secretary of State.