Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to face intense questioning from lawmakers this week as he appears before House and Senate committees for the first time since the Iran war began, according to the report.
While Rubio is formally scheduled to present the State Department’s annual budget request, discussions are likely to focus on the Trump administration’s handling of the conflict with Iran, the fragile ceasefire and broader foreign policy challenges.
The report said Rubio has consistently defended President Donald Trump’s decision to enter the conflict, despite criticism over its financial costs and impact on global energy markets.
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According to the report, a growing number of Republicans have joined Democrats in raising concerns about the war’s economic consequences, particularly disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz that have contributed to higher fuel prices.
Recent congressional efforts seeking to limit U.S. involvement highlighted increasing divisions within the GOP.
Rubio is also expected to face questions about U.S. policy toward Cuba after the Trump administration renewed pressure on Havana and pursued criminal charges against former Cuban leader Raúl Castro.
The hearings are likely to offer lawmakers a broad opportunity to examine the administration’s diplomatic priorities and ongoing international challenges.
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