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How the Republican midterm defeat reshapes the presidential succession battle - analysis

Until now, Vance's position as vice president has given him a significant advantage. He was widely seen as Trump's heir apparent, the person best positioned to secure the president's endorsement.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance, second lady Usha Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio attend the arrival ceremony of Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 28, 2026.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a special plenum session in honor of US President Donald Trump at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, October 13, 2025

Trump raises doubts over renewed attacks on Iran

Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani shakes hands with Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni in Doha, Qatar, October 6, 2026.

Iranian negotiators in Doha to continue talks to end the US-Iran war, official says

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks as he chairs the first plenary session during the G20 foreign ministers' meeting in Atlanta, Georgia on October 30, 2026.

Trump 'has not made a decision' on Iran, Rubio tells press


Marco Rubio, Brazil's foreign minister agree to meet after high election tensions - report

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira agreed to meet again before the G-20 summit in December in Miami, Bloomberg reported.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks during the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting Welcome Reception at the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, Georgia, US, October 30, 2026.

Rubio describes Russia-Ukraine war as territorial dispute ahead of November peace talks

"At its core, (the war) is about 11% of one part of that country that Russia wants and cannot take militarily and that Ukraine is unwilling to give up," Rubio said.

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to the media after meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, in New York, US, September 23, 2026.

'Fair game': Iranian officials say US diplomats, officials are targets for assassinations - report

US officials expressed concern Iran was in the “advanced stages” of planning these attacks, while Iran is also preparing for the possibility of an Israeli or US strike against it.

A group of Basiji (mobilized militia) men in military fatigue and armed seen in the middle of Naqsh-e Jahan Square mounted on their motorcycles on the occasion of Imam Reza's birthday while holding Iranian flags with images of the new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei on April 29, 2026.

Marco Rubio calls on Cubans to partner with CIA as Trump promises to 'take care of Cuba'

Rubio urged those disappointed by Cuba's government to "seize this opportunity to create the change you desire through a discreet partnership with the CIA," without elaborating further.

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to the media after meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, in New York, US, September 23, 2026.

US urged by Lebanese diaspora to pressure Lebanon to repeal law criminalizing ties with Israel

Lebanese Americans Tom Harb and John Hajjar, co-chairs of AMCD, argued that the 1955 law was being overextended beyond its original intent.

Representations of the Israeli and Lebanese flags at a memorial near the Israel-Lebanon border, after Israel and Lebanon signed a framework agreement following US-mediated talks, as the town of Metula, Israel, appears in the distance, June 27, 2026; illustrative.

US special envoy Witkoff arrives in St. Petersburg for talks with Putin after Zelensky meeting

Russian special envoy Kirill Dmitriev, who will take part in the meeting with Putin, will meet Witkoff at the airport, two sources told Reuters.

Illustrative: White House Special Envoy Steve Witkoff gets off the airplane as he arrives at Oslo Airport on October 20, 2026 ahead of Ukraine talks.

Europe's growing rebellion against the ICC could change the game for Israel - opinion

US sanctions, allegations of misconduct, and growing criticism in Europe have plunged the ICC into a crisis of credibility, raising questions about the future of international justice.

People stand outside the International Criminal Court in the Hague, Netherlands.

Rubio says delay to deliver Ukraine weapons may not be political amid Pentagon ammunition shortage

Also on Tuesday, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that the European Union must adjust its strategic posture in the Arctic as Russia rebuilds its military footprint there.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio looks on upon his arrival at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Mumbai on October 20, 2026.

Lebanon must refuse Hezbollah’s demand to return seized explosives - editorial

The Lebanese government should reject the demand. Returning the explosives would undermine security forces’ concrete step toward enforcing state authority and confirm Hezbollah can overrule them.

Hezbollah terrorists march in the funeral of senior terrorist Haytham Ali Tabatabai, others killed in IDF airstrike, in Beirut, November 24, 2025; illustrative.

Trump yet to give final decision on Russia tariffs, sanctions, as Rubio says more time needed

Rubio said on Saturday that the president will use up to 60 days to assess the economic impact of Russia-related sanctions and tariffs that he waived a day earlier.

US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin shake hands during a press conference following their meeting to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, US, August 15, 2025.