Secretary of State Marco Rubio faced multiple disruptions during a congressional hearing as protesters opposed to recent U.S. foreign aid policies interrupted proceedings on Capitol Hill. Demonstrators gathered both outside and inside the hearing venue, criticizing cuts to international assistance programs and chanting slogans directed at Rubio. Security personnel escorted several protesters from the room, while reports indicated arrests were made outside the hearing area.

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio faced multiple disruptions during a congressional hearing as protesters opposed to recent U.S. foreign aid policies interrupted proceedings on…

Rep. Bill Keating dragged Secretary of State Marco Rubio over the coals at a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing on Wednesday.

Rubio appeared in front of the committee on Wednesday to provide updates on the war with Iran and other foreign policy developments.