Marco Rubio news
The gist
Rubio announced new visa restrictions targeting foreign nationals from South Africa over land and race policies.
The move extends a Trump-era push against Pretoria, which denies the allegations.
How it unfolded
- Jul 22, 2026Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Manila.
- Sep 15, 2026Rubio announced a new visa restriction policy targeting some foreign nationals from South Africa.
- Sep 17, 2026Senator Jeanne Shaheen wrote to Rubio asking him to ensure US diplomats are involved in a Pentagon-led review of US military presence in Europe.