Overview

• Rubio clashed with Sen. Chris Van Hollen, who expressed regret for supporting his confirmation, prompting Rubio to claim such regret validated his performance.
• The Secretary of State defended visa revocations for foreign students accused of campus disruptions, citing it as a matter of national interest and policy enforcement.
• Rubio highlighted cuts to USAID programs, including funding for male circumcisions in Mozambique and social cohesion initiatives in Mali, as examples of eliminating wasteful spending.
• Democratic senators criticized the administration's prioritization of white South African Afrikaners in refugee admissions while halting programs for other vulnerable groups.
• Rubio reaffirmed the administration's stance that the judiciary cannot dictate foreign policy matters, emphasizing the separation of powers in his diplomatic actions.