For Marco Rubio, the easy part is over. He was confirmed by the Senate as secretary of state with unanimous support, Democrats joining Republicans in praising his acumen and judgment. Now comes the task that will make or break his tenure: retaining the full backing of his new boss,

The Senate has confirmed Marco Rubio as secretary of state, giving President Donald Trump the first member of his Cabinet.

Hours after Trump was sworn in as president, senators confirmed his first Cabinet pick and advanced the nominations of several others through committee.

WASHINGTON (AP) — For Marco Rubio ... who served as Democratic leader at the same time. He said that he and Rubio remained friends over the years despite “severe disagreements about policy.”

WASHINGTON (AP) — For Marco Rubio ... who served as Democratic leader at the same time. He said that he and Rubio remained friends over the years despite “severe disagreements about policy.”

The Senate has confirmed Marco Rubio as secretary of state, giving President Donald Trump the first member of his Cabinet.

WASHINGTON — For Marco Rubio ... who served as Democratic leader at the same time. He said that he and Rubio remained friends over the years despite “severe disagreements about policy."

Both sides agree that it will be Trump who decides if Rubio is MAGA enough to remain a member of his administration and represent his views around the world. He unceremoniously fired his first secretary of State, Rex Tillerson, via tweet, and has long made clear he views foreign policy as his domain.

Rubio, the Republican senator from Florida, is among the least controversial of Trump’s nominees and vote was decisive, 99-0.

Rubio, the Republican senator from Florida, is among the least controversial of Trump’s nominees and vote was decisive, 99-0.

The US Senate unanimously approved Marco Rubio as secretary of state ... with several senators from the rival Democratic Party describing Rubio as a friend. One Senate seat was made vacant by ...

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