Secretary of State
noun phrase
1
: the head of the U.S. government department that is in charge of how the country relates to and deals with foreign countries
2
: the head of one of several important departments of the British government
the Secretary of State for Home Affairs
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The article comes on the heels of the weekend’s Munich Security Conference, where US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on Europe to assume more responsibility for its own defense after relying for decades on Washington’s help as the backbone of its security.
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Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Secretary of State Marco Rubio stressed the deep historical ties between the US and Europe.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 15 Feb. 2026
He and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are expected to appear for congressional depositions about Epstein later this month.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 14 Feb. 2026
Idaho Secretary of State records show that Jenks is the owner and CEO of Brighter Future Health, a mental health clinic that provides counseling and other types of care to children, teens and adults in the Treasure Valley.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 13 Feb. 2026
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Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Secretary of State Marco Rubio stressed the deep historical ties between the US and Europe.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 15 Feb. 2026
He and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are expected to appear for congressional depositions about Epstein later this month.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 14 Feb. 2026
Idaho Secretary of State records show that Jenks is the owner and CEO of Brighter Future Health, a mental health clinic that provides counseling and other types of care to children, teens and adults in the Treasure Valley.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 13 Feb. 2026
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