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.

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 ...

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."

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.”

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The Senate quickly confirmed Marco Rubio as secretary of state Monday, voting unanimously to give President Donald Trump the first member of his new Cabinet on Inauguration Day.

A slate of President Trump’s Cabinet nominees have appeared before senators in recent days for key hearings on their road to confirmation. Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) was the first to be confirmed,