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Senate unanimously confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state, giving Trump the first member of his Cabinet

Senate unanimously confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state, giving Trump the first member of his Cabinet.

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January 20, 2025 at 11:52PM

WASHINGTON — Senate unanimously confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state, giving Trump the first member of his Cabinet.

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