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Marco Rubio

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  • Born 28 May 1971
  • Age 53
  • Birth Place Miami, Florida U.S.
  • Profession Lawyer, Politician
  • Political Party Republican
  • In Office United States Senatorfrom Florida January 3, 2011 - January 20, 2025, Vice Chair Of The Senate Intelligence Committee February 3, 2021 - January 3, 2025, Chair Of The Senate Small Business Committee January 3, 2019 - February 3, 2021, 94th Speaker Of The Florida House Of Representatives November 21, 2006 - November 18, 2008, Member Of The Florida House Of Representativesfrom The 111th District January 25, 2000 - November 18, 2008
  • Residence Washington, D.C.

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Marco Rubio BIOGRAPHY

Last Updated : 11 Feb 2025
Marco Rubio: From Florida Politics to US Secretary of State Born May 28, 1971, Marco Rubio's political career began with his election to the Florida House of Representatives in 2000. He quickly rose through the ranks, becoming Speaker of the House in 2006. After a stint teaching at Florida Internati...

Marco Rubio PERSONAL LIFE

Spouse Jeanette Dousdebes ​(1998), ​
Education University of Florida (BA), University of Miami (JD)

POSITIONS HELD BY Marco Rubio

Position Tenure
Member of the Florida House of Representatives 25 January 2000 - 18 November 2008
majority leader 2003 - 2006
Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives 21 November 2006 - 18 November 2008
Member 1998 - 2000
United States senator 3 January 2011 - 3 January 2013
United States senator 3 January 2013 - 3 January 2015
United States senator 3 January 2015 - 3 January 2017
United States senator 3 January 2017 - 3 January 2019
United States senator 3 January 2019 - 3 January 2021
United States senator 3 January 2021 - 3 January 2023
United States senator 3 January 2023 - 3 January 2025
United States senator 3 January 2025 - 20 January 2025
United States Secretary of State 20 January 2025 - Present

MARCO RUBIO NEWS

Rubio to meet Russia's Lavrov with Ukraine tensions high

July 10, 2025 4:22 pm

The meeting is set to take place shortly after the US resumed some shipments of defensive weapons to Ukraine following a pause - ostensibly for the Pentagon to review domestic munitions stocks - that was cheered in Moscow.

Impostor used AI to pose as Marco Rubio, contact ministers. How it worked

July 09, 2025 7:32 pm

The incident, first reported by The Washington Post, has prompted the State Department to alert all diplomatic and consular posts globally. Officials were advised to warn external partners about potential impersonation attempts.

Brazil’s Supreme Court clears way to hold social media companies liable for user content

June 27, 2025 9:38 am

A majority of the 11 justices voted to approve the change two weeks ago, but it took until today to reach consensus on how to implement it.

Israel-Iran conflict: What US, UK discussed about 2-week 'window' as EU ministers gear up for nuclear talks with Tehran

June 20, 2025 1:13 pm

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and UK Foreign Minister David Lammy met in Washington on Thursday, and reaffirmed their shared position that Iran must "never develop or acquire a nuclear weapon."

US pauses new student visa interviews globally, plans social media vetting: Report

May 28, 2025 7:27 am

According to the message, interviews already scheduled can still go ahead, but no new appointments should be added.

P Chidambaram writes: The irrepressible Mr Trump

May 18, 2025 11:51 am

There are other questions, but this is not the time or place to raise them. Mr Trump is irrepressible, he will not go away, he will make embarrassing statements, and he will give ample material for questions. Will we get answers or is silence the answer?

How the needle moved: Escalation by Pakistan, call from Rubio to Munir

May 11, 2025 8:00 am

Rubio had already spoken to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the fact that he escalated it to the Pakistan Army Chief was telling.

Hope it ends very quickly, says Trump; NSA Ajit Doval briefs US counterpart Marco Rubio

May 07, 2025 8:31 am

Sources said senior Indian officials have spoken to their counterparts in a number of countries to brief them on the steps taken by India. Among these are the US, the UK, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Russia, sources said.

Ukraine peace talks in London downgraded after US, France, Germany cancel attendance: What it means for Kyiv?

April 23, 2025 6:53 pm

With the absence, the high-level ministerial summit has been downgraded to meetings among more junior officials from the participating countries.

Rubio unveils a massive overhaul of the State Department, with a reduction of staff and bureaus

April 23, 2025 2:17 am

Although the plan will implement major changes in the department’s bureaucracy and personnel, it is far less drastic than an alleged reorganization plan that was circulated by some officials over the weekend.

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