Gabbard, Rubio, Hegseth speak at Kirk memorial
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth remember Charlie Kirk at the conservative activist's memorial service in Arizona.
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8/17: Face the Nation
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Secretary of State Marco Rubio joins to discuss President Trump’s three-hour meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday in Alaska. Plus, former National Security Council official and Russia expert Fiona Hill discusses the talks and the war in Ukraine, along with Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan of Alaska and Democratic Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado.
China accuses Philippines of ship collision near disputed Scarborough shoal
China's coast guard has accused a Philippine ship of deliberately ramming one of its vessels near a disputed shoal in the South China Sea.
Israel's military says Gaza City ground offensive is underway
Israel's military says troops have "begun pushing into the heart of Gaza City," renewing its call for thousands of war-weary civilians to evacuate.
Rubio meets Netanyahu in Israel as U.S. ally Qatar gathers Arab neighbors
As Trump urges Israel to be "very careful" after a strike in U.S.-allied Qatar, Netanyahu calls Rubio's visit "a clear message that America stands with Israel."
What to know about Rubio's trip to Israel
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met in Jerusalem with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as close U.S. ally Qatar gathered other Arab nations' leaders for a summit to issue a unified condemnation of last week's Israeli airstrike targeting Hamas leaders in the Qatari capital. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Rubio to travel to Qatar after Israel visit
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to travel to Doha, Qatar, following his meetings with Israeli officials, the State Department said. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more details.
Rubio in Israel after IDF strike in Qatar
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after Israel launched an attack against Hamas leaders in Qatar, which is a U.S. ally. Meanwhile, Israel is ramping up strikes on Gaza City. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Rubio meets with Netanyahu in Israel
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in Israel on Sunday night despite President Trump's unhappiness over an Israeli airstrike that targeted a Hamas negotiating team in Qatar last week. Leigh Kiniry reports from London.
U.S. designating 2 more gangs as foreign terrorist groups, Rubio says
The announcement targeting Los Lobos and Los Choneros came after a lethal U.S. military strike against a similarly designated gang in Venezuela.
What we know about drug-boat strike at sea
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that the U.S. military struck a boat apparently carrying drugs from Venezuela. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata has the latest details.
Video of U.S. strike against drug boat
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the U.S. military on Tuesday struck a drug-carrying vote hailing from Venezuela. President Trump later said 11 people were killed in the strike. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.
Palestinian president's visa to the U.S. revoked ahead of key U.N. meetings
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U.S. halts issuing worker visas for commercial truck drivers
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What's at stake for Ukraine in Trump meeting
Ahead of President Trump's meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other European leaders at the White House on Monday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that both Russia and Ukraine "are going to have to make concessions" to end the war. CBS News' Nancy Cordes reports and Ukrainian parliament member Inna Sovsun has more details on possible concessions.
Putin agreed to allow NATO-style protection for Ukraine, Trump envoy says
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Rubio: "Both sides" need to give to end Ukraine war
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Ukraine and Russia will both have to make "concessions" to reach an agreement to end the fighting in Ukraine.
Open: "Face the Nation," Aug. 17, 2025
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Secretary of State Marco Rubio joins to discuss President Trump's three-hour meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday in Alaska. Plus, former National Security Council official and Russia expert Fiona Hill discusses the talks and the war in Ukraine, along with Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan of Alaska and Democratic Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado.
Full transcript: Secretary of State Marco Rubio on "Face the Nation"
The following is the full transcript of an interview with Secretary of State Marco Rubio that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 17, 2025.
More leaders joining Trump-Putin meeting
The expected one-on-one meeting between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, which was originally just going to involve translators, has expanded to include U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other Russian officials. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Samantha Vinograd have more details.
Trump orders military force against cartels
The New York Times reports President Trump has secretly ordered the Pentagon to conduct military actions against some Latin American drug cartels. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
Trump says Vance is "most likely" his heir apparent
President Trump said Tuesday he sees Vice President JD Vance as an early favorite to serve as his successor — and suggested Marco Rubio could "get together with JD."
Roy Cooper launches North Carolina Senate bid
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The U.S. ambassador to Turkey, who also serves as the special envoy for Syria, has just announced a new ceasefire deal between Israel and Syria. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday morning that he's concerned about Israel's strikes on Damascus, Syria, over unrest in the southern part of the country. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has the latest, while contributor Robert Berger has more from Tel Aviv.
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