Wow, we're getting a lot of good news this Inauguration Day. Not only do we have a new president, but as we reported earlier, the Senate Armed Services panel voted 14-13 to advance <a href="https://twitchy.com/justmindy/2025/01/20/pete-hegseth-gets-out-of-committee-n2407045" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pete Hegseth's nomination</a> out of committee. That's not the only news, though; Marco Rubio has been confirmed as Secretary of State by a 99 to 0 vote in the Senate.

A lot of people are suspicious of Rubio because he earned all of the Democrat senators' votes as well, but the Senate knows him well, and knows him to be a good guy. Plus, he's an immense upgrade over Hillary Clinton and Antony Blinken.

 {ai:summary}<p>Marco Rubio has been confirmed as Secretary of State by a unanimous Senate vote of 99-0, marking a significant moment in the new administration. The Senate Armed Services panel also advanced Pete Hegseth's nomination, highlighting a productive start to the new government.</p><p>Supporters express optimism about Rubio's capabilities, viewing him as a positive change from previous secretaries. However, some remain cautious about his potential alignment with neoconservative policies. #politics</p>

WINNING: Marco Rubio Confirmed as Secretary of State

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