January 28, 2026 Rubio says US has no plan to use force in Venezuela — but warns ‘imminent threat’ could change that Rubio said the U.S. doesn't anticipate that it will need to exert military force in Venezuela, but reserves the right to do so to protect the "national interest of the United States."
January 28, 2026 Rubio scheduled to appear before Senate to outline Trump's Venezuela policy Secretary of State Marco Rubio's appearance before Senate Foreign Relations Committee comes as Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., vows to file more war powers resolutions against the president.
January 27, 2026 Trump hails Rubio as diplomatic mentor as secretary of state's power grows President Donald Trump credited Secretary of State Marco Rubio with teaching him diplomacy while he shared an anecdote about his relationship with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
January 22, 2026 Trump announces bid for major world event, appoints Rubio as chair Trump announces U.S. bid for World Expo 2035 in Miami, appointing Marco Rubio to chair coordination efforts for the major international event.
January 21, 2026 Secretary Rubio scheduled to face former colleagues on Venezuela policy Secretary of State Marco Rubio agreed to testify on Venezuela policy after assuring Congress the Trump administration would seek authorization before "major military operations."
January 16, 2026 State Department lists major sporting events in addition to World Cup, Olympics exempt from Trump's visa ban The Trump administration listed major sporting events that will be exempt from a visa ban affecting 39 countries, allowing athletes to travel to the U.S. to compete.
January 15, 2026 Trump to meet with Venezuela’s opposition leader after praising ‘terrific’ Maduro loyalist Trump will meet Nobel Peace Prize winner MarÃa Corina Machado, despite backing Maduro's vice preisdent to lead Venezuela after the U.S. captured Maduro.
January 14, 2026 US freezes all visa processing for 75 countries, including Somalia, Russia, Iran State Department halts visa processing for 75 countries including Somalia, Russia and Iran to crack down on applicants likely to become public charges.
January 14, 2026 Trump signals long road ahead in Venezuela in his boldest interventionist move yet President Donald Trump signaled prolonged U.S. oversight of Venezuela after seizing dictator Nicolás Maduro and conducting large-scale strikes in Venezuela.
January 13, 2026 Trump admin exit from UN, international organizations raises question of who’s next U.S. officials say more international organizations could face future cuts after withdrawing from 66 groups, with U.N. agencies potentially targeted next.