For Marco Rubio, the easy part is over. He was confirmed by the Senate as secretary of state with unanimous support, Democrats joining Republicans in praising his acumen and judgment. Now comes the task that will make or break his tenure: retaining the full backing of his new boss,

Secretary of State nominee Marco Rubio is among the few of President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet proposals to have bipartisan support for the post. However, a top reporter is anticipating he won't last long at Foggy Bottom due to a combination of factors,

He’s being undermined by fellow Republicans, and that’s before he shows up to lead a workforce Trump distrusts.