CBS News Miami Live Lara Trump, the daughter-in-law of President-elect Donald Trump, said Saturday that she’s removing herself from consideration to be a Florida senator — ending speculation that she could replace Republican Sen. Marco Rubio, who has been tapped to be the incoming administration’s secretary of state. “After an incredible amount of thought, contemplation, … Read more
LONDON — Peter Mandelson looks set for a new life in the United States after a long and sometimes-controversial career in British public life. An announcement confirming him as the government’s choice for next U.K. ambassador to Washington is expected from No.10 Downing Street Friday. It’s a remarkable next chapter for Mandelson, who is staunchly … Read more
So much has changed since Trump first took office in January 2017 and Macron ascended four months later. Russia is fighting a war in Europe; Israel is engaged in bloody conflict with militant groups on its doorstep; the U.K. has left the EU; and France’s political system is now paralyzed, with the far right poised … Read more
WASHINGTON — The hot tip to become the next U.K. ambassador to Washington is anti-Brexit and supports more cooperation with China. Best of luck with the MAGA crowd, Peter Mandelson. A veteran political operator who helped transform Britain’s center-left Labour movement in the 1990s and return it to power after almost two decades, Mandelson now … Read more
At a time when US president-elect Donald Trump is reported to have once again tapped tariff hawk Robert Lighthizer for the US trade representative role, analysts are underscoring the need for “supply chain diplomacy” to achieve balanced solutions in trade between China and the United States. A working group, jointly formed by Zhejiang University and … Read more
US Senator Marco Rubio, who could be the first Latino to serve as Secretary of State under President-elect Donald Trump’s administration, has a history of financial missteps that have come under the spotlight repeatedly over the years. Despite his role as a prominent political figure, Rubio’s handling of his finances—from questionable credit card practices to … Read more
Senator Marco Rubio is reportedly set to be appointed by President-elect Donald Trump as Secretary of State, a move that could make Rubio the first Latino to hold this high office. This potential historic appointment is seen as a fitting progression for Rubio, who has consistently voiced strong opinions on national security and foreign policy … Read more
Two top Republican lawmakers on Wednesday asked the US Defence Department to add Chinese battery maker CATL to a restricted list of companies allegedly working with Beijing’s military. Companies added to the list cannot receive US military contracts and being added to the list carries significant reputational risks, experts say. Senator Marco Rubio, the vice-chairman … Read more
Canada’s ambassador to the U.S. said Tuesday the country will work well with whomever wins the November presidential election, saying the government’s “Team Canada” approach of continually meeting with a bipartisan group of American federal, state and local officials has prepared Canada for any eventuality. Speaking to reporters at the Liberal cabinet retreat in Halifax after … Read more
Donald Trump Jr. is pleading with his father to steer clear of Marco Rubio as his running mate, concerned that it might encourage establishment Republicans to move toward impeaching the senior Trump if he wins as the next US President. On his video podcast Triggered Monday evening, the younger Trump voiced his concerns in response … Read more
