Rubio, Trump and Senate

Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state, giving Trump the first member of his Cabinet
The Senate has unanimously confirmed Marco Rubio as secretary of State; he will be the first Latino to serve as the nation's top diplomat.
Senators are working into the evening hoping to confirm Trump’s first Cabinet nominees
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators returned to the Capitol Monday for a late-evening session pushing ahead on President Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks, with voting possible to confirm Sen. Marco Rubio as the nation’s secretary of state on Inauguration Day.
Marco Rubio on a smooth path to Senate confirmation as next secretary of state
Marco Rubio drew bipartisan support among Senate Foreign Relations Committee members at Wednesday's hearing and appears headed for confirmation under President-elect Donald Trump's administration.
Trump Cabinet picks defend qualifications as Senate confirmations grow more likely
President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks face questions this week on Capitol Hill as they seek to assume positions in the incoming administration.
Trump secures first cabinet member as Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state
The Senate unanimously confirmed Marco Rubio as secretary of state on Inauguration Day, making him the first Latino to hold the position. Democrats ar
Senate races to confirm Rubio and other Trump nominees after inauguration
Republicans and Democrats were in talks to reach an agreement to allow swift confirmation of Marco Rubio as Donald Trump's secretary of state.
Senators heard from Trump nominees ahead of Inauguration Day
Iowa’s U.S. senators met with Trump nominees last week while representatives acted on bills relating to undocumented immigration and women’s sports.
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DeSantis picks state AG Ashley Moody for Senate seat set to be vacated by Rubio
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