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New York Times
3 days ago
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- New York Times
Really, Secretary Rubio? I'm Lying About the Kids Dying Under Trump?
I see Secretary of State Marco Rubio as a good man doing bad things, but perhaps he thinks even worse of me: He recently suggested that I was a liar. While testifying before Congress, Rubio claimed that the Trump administration's dismantling of the United States Agency for International Development had not cost any lives. 'No children are dying on my watch,' he asserted. At another point in the hearing, he broadened his statement to include adults as well: 'No one has died because of U.S.A.I.D.' This is ludicrous: The only debate is whether to measure the dead in the thousands, tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands. So Representative Brad Sherman, a California Democrat, challenged Rubio, citing reporting overseas by me and by Reuters of individuals who died as a result of the shutdown of American humanitarian aid. 'That's a lie,' Rubio said. 'False.' So let me help Rubio with the truth. Meet Evan Anzoo, a 5-year-old boy who was born with H.I.V. in South Sudan: I mentioned Evan in a column in March from South Sudan. This was a child as precious as yours or mine. Evan's life was in our hands, and for five years America kept him alive with antiretroviral medicines costing less than 12 cents a day, through the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, or PEPFAR. This was a program started by President George W. Bush that has saved more than 26 million lives so far, and it turned the tide of AIDS around the world and built enormous good will toward the United States. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Washington Post
7 days ago
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- Washington Post
Rubio's claim that it's ‘a lie' that people have died from foreign-aid cuts
Secretary of State Marco Rubio: 'No one has died because of USAID —' Rep. Brad Sherman (D-California): 'The people who have died …' Rubio: 'That's a lie.' — exchange at a congressional hearing, May 21 'That question about people dying around the world is an unfair one.' — Rubio, at another congressional hearing later that day
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Iowa Rep. Pat Grassley might enter race for governor
IOWA (KCAU) — Iowa State Representative Pat Grassley is speaking out about the 2026 race for the governor's seat. The Iowa House Speaker is eyeing a possible run for the position. So far, the only confirmed candidates in the race are former state Representative Brad Sherman and current State Auditor Rob Sand. He was recently asked about his consideration to get into the governor race. 'I'm just going to take some time now that session has wrapped up as I've been saying, wanted to get through session and then take the next couple of weeks to kind of make a decision on what that would be. But, obviously, as being consistent with what I said earlier, considering that, yeah,' said Iowa House Speaker State Rep Pat Grassley (R). Grassley said he does not have a specific timeline on announcing whether or not he will run for the governor's seat. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Fox News
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
Rubio tells House Dem 'this is not a game show' during heated hearing
Secretary of State Marco Rubio clashed with Rep. Brad Sherman during a House hearing on Thursday, telling the California Democrat that "this is not a game show" when Sherman demanded that he only answer questions with a "yes" or a "no." Rubio testified before the House Foreign Affairs Committee in Washington, D.C., fielding questions on foreign aid, nuclear proliferation in Saudi Arabia and Iran, the war in Ukraine and more. Sparks began to fly early on when Sherman questioned Rubio on a potential nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia. "First, I will tell you that there has been no conversation about entering into one. For example, during the recent trip," Rubio began before Sherman cut him off. "I've got limited time," the congressman interjected. "Either give me a yes or a no." "Well, I'm going to give you my answer if you want my answer," Rubio replied. But Sherman cut Rubio off, stating that he was reclaiming his time. "Well, reclaim your time. But it's not a game show," Rubio said. "I get to answer. These are complex questions." "Mr. Secretary, I'm reclaiming my time," Sherman said. "The filibustering takes place in the Senate. Not here." "I'm not filibustering. I'm trying to answer your question," Rubio replied. Sherman then moved on to his next question, asking whether Rubio could assure Congress that the Trump administration would continue sanctions on Iran until they verifiably agree to abandon all nuclear enrichment. "That's a yes or no question," Sherman told Rubio. Rubio replied: "No, it's not." "Well, can you give me a yes or no? Should I go on to go on to the next?" Sherman asked. "We believe that Iran should not be allowed to enrich uranium, correct," Rubio answered. "You believe that?" Sherman asked. "We believe that an acceptable deal with Iran is one in which they cannot enrich, because if they can enrich, they can weaponize," Rubio said. "I know why we don't want – I asked you will we agree, will we continue the sanctions until they verifiably agree to get rid of enrichments." "Oh, you have nothing to worry about," Rubio said. "The worry was the previous administration. This administration–" "Your refusal to give me an answer is loud and clear," Sherman interjected before shouting over Rubio that he was reclaiming his time. The House hearing brought Rubio to testify on the State Department's posture on protecting American interests. Throughout the hearing, Rubio asserted that any actions taken by the government must have measurable outcomes for the American people, specifically making the country safer, stronger or more prosperous.
Fox News
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
GOP Rep. Randy Feenstra files paperwork for Iowa gubernatorial run
Print Close By Landon Mion Published May 13, 2025 U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, filed paperwork on Monday to run for Iowa governor in the 2026 election. Feenstra, who was first elected to the U.S. House in 2020, filed the paperwork for "Feenstra for Governor" with the Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board, which is needed to launch a gubernatorial campaign, according to the Iowa Capital Dispatch. The congressman is seeking to replace Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds, who said last month she would not run for a third term in 2026. Feenstra has been considering a gubernatorial run since Reynolds' announcement. THIS LONGTIME REPUBLICAN GOVERNOR WILL NOT SEEK RE-ELECTION IN 2026 "I'll tell you right now, I'm focused on fulfilling and making sure that we get Trump's agenda completed," Feenstra told reporters on April 23. "However, I always want to do what's best for our state, and I will continue to look at all aspects of what that looks like." Feenstra has not publicly announced a campaign for governor. The GOP primary in the Hawkeye State could potentially be crowded, although former state Rep. Brad Sherman is the only Republican to have officially joined the race after he launched his campaign in February. DOGE SENATOR TELLS OUTDOORS GROUP TO 'GO FISH' AFTER DISCOVERING MASSIVE GRANT TIED TO HIGH SALARIES But others have taken steps toward a gubernatorial bid, including Iowa state Sen. Mike Bousselot, who launched an exploratory committee last month, as well as Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird and House Speaker Pat Grassley — the grandson of U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa — who each said they are considering a run for governor. Iowa Auditor Rob Sand filed paperwork on Monday to run in the state's Democratic primary. Feenstra is the only U.S. House member from Iowa considering a run for governor. The other three — U.S. GOP Reps. Ashley Hinson, Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Zach Nunn — all said they will not launch a gubernatorial campaign. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Before he was elected to the U.S. House in 2020, when he defeated then-incumbent U.S. Rep. Steve King in the Republican primary, Feenstra served as a state senator since 2009. Before that, he was Sioux County treasurer from 2006 until 2008. Print Close URL
