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Rubio Testifies Before Senate on State Department Budget
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday in his first hearing since confirmation in January 2025.
- The hearing addressed concerns over the Trump administration's foreign policy, including budget cuts, refugee admissions, and ongoing conflicts involving Iran, Russia, Ukraine, Syria, and Gaza.
- Democratic senators Tim Kaine and Chris Van Hollen criticized refugee policy changes, deportations, and reduced U.S. Support abroad, while Rubio defended these as improvements and reaffirmed priorities like secure borders and diplomacy.
- Rubio declared that "America is back," emphasizing a foreign policy focused on strong border security, protecting communities, and taking a firm stance against criminal cartels, while also highlighting his recent diplomatic visits to 18 countries in just 18 weeks.
- The hearing revealed deep partisan divides with Democrats warning U.S. Influence is weakening while Rubio stressed ongoing diplomatic efforts and rejected claims that budget reforms harm America's global standing.
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