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politics7 days ago•27 min saved

AOC Urges Defiance as Rubio Praises Hungary’s Orbán

Progressive Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called on democracy defenders to “take the gloves off and fight for our future” as Marco Rubio, touring Europe, praised Viktor Orbán and signaled closer U.S.-Hungary ties ahead of Hungary’s April election. The piece contrasts Rubio’s endorsement with concerns about Hungary’s growing autocracy and broader worries about the rise of far-right movements, while noting U.S. sanctions dynamics and critiques of foreign policy hypocrisy. It frames a debate over defending democracy and working-class interests at home and abroad in the face of authoritarianism.

via Common Dreams|

#china #hungary #marco-rubio

national-security9 days ago•20 min saved

Rubio Boosts Orban in Budapest Ahead of Hungary’s Vote

Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Budapest to publicly back Viktor Orban ahead of Hungary’s spring elections, saying the U.S. “wants this country to do well” as Orban—Europe’s longest‑serving leader with a pro‑Russian tilt—trails in polls; Rubio’s trip is presented as lending a political lifeline to Orban before the vote.

via The Washington Post|

#elections #foreign-policy #hungary

us-politics-and-policy9 days ago•5 min saved

Rubio casts Orbán as a vital U.S. ally amid Hungary’s tight election

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio praised Viktor Orbán as essential to American interests and said President Trump is deeply committed to Orbán’s success, framing a “golden era” in U.S.-Hungary ties as Hungary faces a crucial April election. Rubio’s visit, following the Munich Security Conference, highlighted energy deals and visa liberalisation while Orbán touted renewed Washington cooperation amid ongoing EU tensions over Russia.

via Financial Times|

#donald-trump #hungary-election #marco-rubio

world10 days ago•7 min saved

Munir, Rubio discuss global security dynamics at Munich Security Conference

Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir met U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Germany on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference to discuss mutual security interests, global and regional security dynamics, and counterterrorism cooperation, while also engaging with German, Brazilian, and Lebanese military leaders on bilateral and multilateral defence cooperation.

via Dawn|

#asim-munir #counterterrorism-cooperation #global-and-regional-security-dynamics

world10 days ago•3 min saved

EU pushes back at US ‘euro-bashing’ claims amid Munich Security Conference

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas rejected US claims of civilizational erasure, calling Washington’s critique “fashionable euro-bashing” and underscoring Europe’s enduring values, media freedom, and pivotal role in Ukraine. Rubio signaled a willingness to partner with Europe but tied it to US leadership on migration, trade and defense, highlighting the ongoing transatlantic debate at the Munich Security Conference.

via The Guardian|

#kaja-kallas #marco-rubio #munich-security-conference

world10 days ago•5 min saved

Europe Resists Civilizational Erasure Narrative, Demands Greater Unity and Defense

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas rejected U.S. talk of Europe facing 'civilizational erasure' at the Munich Security Conference, praising Rubio’s message of unity while saying Europe must reclaim its agency and take the lead on defense, starting with Ukraine; she warned that Russia remains a threat and should concede in talks and be held accountable, including proposals to cap Moscow’s military power and pursue war-crime accountability, as France’s Haddad urged Europe to bolster its capabilities.

via France 24|

#civilizational-erasure #europe #kaja-kallas

world10 days ago•2 min saved

Europe Pushes Back on 'Civilizational Erasure' Notion at Munich

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas rejects the US claim of civilizational erasure and defends Europe’s openness and human rights at Munich, while Marco Rubio stresses that the trans-Atlantic alliance remains central and aligned on migration, trade and climate; European leaders pledge to defend shared values and continue cooperation despite disagreements.

via PBS|

#civilizational-erasure #eu-us-relations #kaja-kallas

world11 days ago•7 min saved

Rubio Urges Renewed Transatlantic Bond Based on Shared Heritage

In a Munich Security Conference address, Secretary of State Marco Rubio frames America First as a path to a stronger, self-reliant transatlantic alliance anchored in shared Western heritage, urging Europe to reclaim sovereignty, bolster defense, and confront mass migration and climate-policy challenges while pursuing a Europe–America partnership rather than isolation.

via The White House (.gov)|

#america-first #marco-rubio #munich-security-conference

world11 days ago•4 min saved

Rubio Charts a Reimagined Transatlantic Alliance for a New Century

At Munich, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio reassured European allies that Washington intends to reshape the transatlantic partnership while reaffirming deep ties, urging reciprocity and shared work on defense, climate, and trade. European leaders welcomed a softer US tone but warned Europe must become more independent and secure its own interests, with Greenland tensions lingering as a reminder of frictions in the relationship.

via PBS|

#greenland #marco-rubio #munich-security-conference

sports19 days ago•23 min saved

US Women Open Olympics With 5-1 Win as Vance and Rubio Attend

Team USA's women opened Olympic play with a 5-1 win over Czechia in Milan, with Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in attendance; the victory boosts a tough Group A, where Finland looms but their opener was delayed by a Norovirus outbreak. After the Games, Vance plans to head to Armenia and Azerbaijan to build on a peace deal.

via outkick.com|

#hockey #jd-vance #marco-rubio

politics20 days ago•75 min saved

IOC Pleads for Civility as US Delegation Faces ICE Controversy at Milan Games

The IOC urged fans to be respectful toward the US delegation led by Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Milano Cortina opening, amid a heated dispute over ICE’s security role at the Games; thousands protested in Milan, while Italian officials sought to reassure the public as DHS said ICE personnel would operate from a U.S. consulate room and not conduct enforcement on Italian soil.

via The Daily Beast|

#ice #immigration #italy

politics20 days ago•5 min saved

Archivist role shifts as Rubio exits acting post at National Archives

Sen. Marco Rubio is no longer serving as the acting head of the National Archives after hitting the Federal Vacancies Reform Act limit; with no deputy archivist in place, James Byron had been performing the duties of archivist, and the agency is in a leadership transition amid ongoing questions about records management and Rubio's other roles.

via Federal News Network|

#acting-archivist #federal-vacancies-reform-act #james-byron

politics23 days ago•1 min saved

Coalition Sues to Block 75-Country Visa Pause

A coalition of U.S. citizens, immigration nonprofits and legal groups filed a Manhattan federal lawsuit to block a policy suspending visa approvals for people from 75 countries, arguing it upends decades of immigration law; the State Department says the pause is to prevent migrants who would rely on welfare, a claim the plaintiffs say is false and unsubstantiated.

via The New York Times|

#immigration #lawsuit #marco-rubio

world28 days ago•5 min saved

Rubio Tries to Steady NATO Ties After Greenland Gambit

In a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing, Secretary of State Marco Rubio sought to calm frayed NATO relations sparked by President Trump’s Greenland gambit while pushing allies to take greater security burdens, arguing the U.S. cannot fund NATO alone and urging a professional, diplomacy-driven process to reimagine the alliance for defense needs beyond Europe.

via Politico|

#donald-trump #europe-us-relations #greenland

world28 days ago•3 min saved

Rubio Keeps Venezuela Military Option Open, Says No Immediate Plans

At a Senate hearing, Rubio refused to rule out future U.S. military action in Venezuela but emphasized the administration does not intend to act now, noting a self-defense option while framing oil seizures and licensing as short-term fixes. He suggested the goal is a longer-term energy strategy with U.S. firms and asserted cooperation from interim leader Delcy Rodríguez, even as Democrats question executive power and legal actions tied to Maduro’s regime.

via The Guardian|

#maduro #marco-rubio #oil