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  "id": 18412892,
  "title": "Rubio denies plans to leave post for White House bid",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/rubio-denies-plans-to-leave-post-for-white-house-bid-18412892",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-06T00:04:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2026/11/06/rubio-denies-plans-to-leave-post-for-white-house-bid"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The US State Department has denied reports that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with White House officials to discuss leaving his position. According to The New York Times, Rubio denied any plans to step down, stating that it has always been his intention to serve President Donald Trump until the end of his term. Rubio, who also serves as the national security adviser to Trump, has been seen as a potential successor in the 2028 presidential race. Despite reports suggesting otherwise, Rubio told the Times that he would not discuss his political future, particularly about the year 2028.",
  "summary": "US secretary of state Marco Rubio, who also serves as national security adviser, is widely considered a potential candidate for the 2028 presidential race.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Arutz Sheva - Israel National News",
        "title": "Rubio denies plans to leave Trump administration",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/rubio-denies-plans-to-leave-trump-administration",
        "published": "2026-11-05T23:08:25.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Rubio denies plans to leave post for White House bid",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/rubio-denies-plans-to-leave-post-for-white-house-bid",
        "published": "2026-11-06T00:21:49.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Rubio denies plans to leave post for White House bid Rubio insists he will serve Trump until end of term amid speculation over political future",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/rubio-denies-plans-to-leave-post-for-white-house-bid-rubio-insists-he",
        "published": "2026-11-06T00:40:38.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "NDTV",
        "title": "Marco Rubio Denies Plans To Leave Post For 2028 Presidential Race: Report",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/marco-rubio-denies-plans-to-leave-post-for-2028-presidential-race",
        "published": "2026-11-06T00:46:29.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BBC News",
        "title": "White House denies Hegseth and Rubio to leave jobs after Republican election losses",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/white-house-denies-hegseth-and-rubio-to-leave-jobs-after-republican",
        "published": "2026-11-06T01:32:55.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Rubio denies plans to leave post for White House bid",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/rubio-denies-plans-to-leave-post-for-white-house-bid-18419700",
        "published": "2026-11-06T02:03:08.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}