The CIA now leans towards lab leak theory for COVID origins
CIA now says Covid-19 is more likely to have originated from a lab leak
The Central Intelligence Agency said Saturday that it’s more likely a lab leak caused the Covid-19 pandemic than an infected animal that spread the virus to people, changing the agency’s yearslong stance that it couldn’t conclude with certainty where the pandemic started.
CIA now favors lab-leak theory, as critics of covid response take power
Five Problems on Marco Rubio's Desk
Tensions between the U.S. and China have been rising for some time now, and Rubio's appointment has widely been seen as a sign that Trump plans to maintain a hard line on China during his second term. One of the most outspoken China hawks in Washington, Rubio has introduced several bills targeting the Chinese Communist Party.
Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of State, giving Trump the first member of his Cabinet
The Senate has unanimously confirmed Marco Rubio as secretary of State; he will be the first Latino to serve as the nation's top diplomat.
Rubio unanimously confirmed as secretary of State, becoming Trump’s first Cabinet official
The Senate on Monday unanimously confirmed Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fl.) as America’s 72nd secretary of State, putting in place the first member of President Trump’s cabinet on the day of
Rubio confirmed as secretary of state on Day One of Trump second term
The Senate voted unanimously to confirm Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) as secretary of state on Monday, delivering President Donald Trump the first member of his Cabinet just hours after he was sworn in for a second term.
Marco Rubio Unanimously Confirmed as Secretary of State By Senate
The Senate unanimously confirmed Marco Rubio as Secretary of State Monday, making him the first Cabinet nominee to be confirmed.
Senate confirms Kristi Noem as Trump’s homeland security secretary
Republicans kept the Senate working Saturday to install the latest member of Trump’s national security team on a 59-34 vote.
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Senate confirms Ratcliffe as CIA director
Ratcliffe, following former GOP Sen. Marco Rubio as secretary of State, is Trump's second high-level appointment for the new administration.
Rubio confirmed as Hegseth, Ratcliffe pass key thresholds
The Senate voted to confirm Trump’s choice for secretary of State, and key committees advanced his nominations for defense secretary and CIA director.
Marco Rubio, China ‘hawk’ sanctioned by Beijing twice, is new US Secretary of State
China tells Rubio to behave himself in veiled warning
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Rubio to Target China, Tout ‘America First’ Vision in Confirmation Hearing Remarks
Sen. Marco Rubio says the ‘postwar global order’ is being used as a ‘weapon’ against the U.S. in prepared remarks for his secretary of state confirmation hearing.
Marco Rubio Unanimously Confirmed by Senate as Donald Trump’s Secretary of State
Marco Rubio has been confirmed by the Senate as the country’s next secretary of state. The nomination of the senior senator from Florida, 53, was confirmed on Monday, Jan. 20, hours after Donald Trump took the oath of office as the 47th president.