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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee regarding the Trump administration’s proposed $28.5 billion State Department budget for the 2025/26 fiscal year. Rubio defended the budget, which aims to cut $20 billion in what he described as “duplicative, wasteful, and ideologically driven programs,” aligning with President Trump’s “America First” foreign policy. He faced tough questioning from Democrats, particularly over the administration’s drastic reductions in foreign aid, the dissolution of USAID into the State Department, and staff cuts, which critics argue undermine U.S. soft power and national security. Senators, including Jeanne Shaheen, expressed concerns about damaged alliances and diminished trust in U.S. reliability, especially as China increases its global diplomatic spending. Rubio, also serving as acting national security adviser and USAID administrator, was pressed on Trump’s policies, including plans to unwind Syria sanctions, immigration crackdowns, and controversial territorial ambitions like Canada and Greenland. He emphasized prioritizing U.S. interests while maintaining lifesaving aid programs, though without a specialized aid agency. Republicans praised Rubio’s leadership, while some Democrats, like Chris Murphy, regretted their confirmation votes, citing his alignment with Trump’s agenda over bipartisan traditions.
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