Rubio strengthens discipline in the State Department after the defeat in the Republican elections -. Reuters US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is tightening his grip on the State Department, warning senior officials against unethical behavior, unauthorized foreign policy decisions and conflicts of interest. Now key decisions and foreign political travel must be approved by Rubio's office or Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau. According to Reuters, the tightening of oversight comes as several high-profile departures from the administration and Republicans prepare for the 2028 presidential election after pulling back in the midterm elections. Hakin.az Contact us.