Rubio First Confirmed as Senators Look to Speed Confirmations

Jan. 21, 2025, 12:53 AM UTC

Newly inaugurated President Donald Trump has a cabinet of one confirmed on the first day of his presidency — notably less than some of his predecessors.

Senators shuffled from Trump’s inauguration in the rotunda to the floor of the Senate on Monday to confirm one of their own: Marco Rubio to be secretary of state. Democrats joined Republicans to fast track the nomination of the now former Florida senator who had unanimous bipartisan support, unlike more contentious picks that the Democrats are planning to draw out and oppose.

Most Trump nominees are expected to succeed given the GOP majority in ...

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