(TNND) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order temporarily suspending all U.S. foreign assistance programs for 90 days pending reviews to determine whether they are aligned with his policy goals.

Tensions between the U.S. and China have been rising for some time now, and Rubio's appointment has widely been seen as a sign that Trump plans to maintain a hard line on China during his second term. One of the most outspoken China hawks in Washington, Rubio has introduced several bills targeting the Chinese Communist Party.

Donald Trump said he would impose high tariffs and further sanctions on Russia if it continued its "ridiculous war".

Russell Vought's Senate confirmation hearing, January 15, 2025 The Senate Budget Committee held a confirmation hearing for Vought on January 22, 2025. [4] Russell Vought's Senate confirmation hearing, January 22, 2025 The confirmation process includes ...

Rubio was the first of President Trump’s cabinet picks to be confirmed. His mandate now is to advance Trump’s priorities abroad, including border policies that require cooperation with Mexico.

Rubio was sworn into office as secretary of state on Tuesday following a unanimous 99-0 vote in the Senate to confirm his appointment the day before.

Here is a comprehensive look at the US president’s directives so far in his first three days. President Donald Trump started his second administration with a blitz of policy actions to reorient the US government. His executive orders cover issues that range from trade, immigration and US foreign aid to demographic diversity and civil rights.

President Donald Trump started his second administration with a blitz of policy actions to reorient the U.S. government.

The freeze will last until OMB, OPM and the Department of Government Efficiency submit a plan to the White House to reduce the size of the federal workforce.

The confirmation process includes several rounds of investigation and review, beginning with the submission of a personal financial disclosure report and a background check. The nominee is then evaluated in a committee hearing, which allows for a close ...

A slate of President Trump’s Cabinet nominees have appeared before senators in recent days for key hearings on their road to confirmation. Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) was the first to be confirmed,