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Senator Curtis Grills Rubio on State Department Briefings

1/29/2026

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During a Senate hearing on January 28, 2026, Republican Senator John Curtis of Utah told Secretary of State Marco Rubio that he has difficulty obtaining briefings and clear information from the State Department.
Curtis claimed he often struggles with cooperation from the administration.
Rubio attributed these issues to the departments of defense and justice being in charge of the operations.

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Story summary

During a Senate hearing on January 28, 2026, Republican Senator John Curtis of Utah told Secretary of State Marco Rubio that he has difficulty obtaining briefings and clear information from the State Department.
Curtis claimed he often struggles with cooperation from the administration.
Rubio attributed these issues to the departments of defense and justice being in charge of the operations.