Michelle Kellerman

Now, USAID's inspector general is reporting that the agency has limited ability to oversee what aid is going through. There's food aid at risk of spoilage, according to the report, and a concern that there's not enough staff to vet partners in the Middle East to make sure U.S. taxpayer money is not benefiting terrorist groups. Michelle Killeman, NPR News, the State Department.

Now, USAID's inspector general is reporting that the agency has limited ability to oversee what aid is going through. There's food aid at risk of spoilage, according to the report, and a concern that there's not enough staff to vet partners in the Middle East to make sure U.S. taxpayer money is not benefiting terrorist groups. Michelle Killeman, NPR News, the State Department.

Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele hosted Rubio at his lakeside villa about an hour outside the city. They looked out over the lake as a jet ski and boat came by with cheering fans. 90% approval rating. Bukele is popular here for his crackdown on gangs. He says he's working with Rubio on migration and hinted at a big, important deal.

Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele hosted Rubio at his lakeside villa about an hour outside the city. They looked out over the lake as a jet ski and boat came by with cheering fans. 90% approval rating. Bukele is popular here for his crackdown on gangs. He says he's working with Rubio on migration and hinted at a big, important deal.

Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele hosted Rubio at his lakeside villa about an hour outside the city. They looked out over the lake as a jet ski and boat came by with cheering fans. 90% approval rating. Bukele is popular here for his crackdown on gangs. He says he's working with Rubio on migration and hinted at a big, important deal.

Secretary Rubio came here from Panama, where he says he had a frank discussion about the Panama Canal, which Trump wants back. Michelle Kellerman, NPR News, with the secretary in El Salvador.

Secretary Rubio came here from Panama, where he says he had a frank discussion about the Panama Canal, which Trump wants back. Michelle Kellerman, NPR News, with the secretary in El Salvador.

Secretary Rubio came here from Panama, where he says he had a frank discussion about the Panama Canal, which Trump wants back. Michelle Kellerman, NPR News, with the secretary in El Salvador.

Secretary Rubio did not answer any questions as he toured the Miraflores Lock at the Panama Canal. He met earlier in the day with Panama's president and, according to a written statement, told him that Trump thinks the status quo is unacceptable. The U.S. has been raising concerns about China's influence and argues that violates a treaty on neutrality.

Secretary Rubio did not answer any questions as he toured the Miraflores Lock at the Panama Canal. He met earlier in the day with Panama's president and, according to a written statement, told him that Trump thinks the status quo is unacceptable. The U.S. has been raising concerns about China's influence and argues that violates a treaty on neutrality.

Secretary Rubio did not answer any questions as he toured the Miraflores Lock at the Panama Canal. He met earlier in the day with Panama's president and, according to a written statement, told him that Trump thinks the status quo is unacceptable. The U.S. has been raising concerns about China's influence and argues that violates a treaty on neutrality.

Panama's president, José Raúl Molino, told reporters that his country has been auditing Chinese businesses, but he says Panama's sovereignty over the canal is not up for discussion. Trade and migration will dominate much of Rubio's trip, which continues in El Salvador, Guatemala, Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic. Michelle Kellerman, NPR News, Panama City.

Panama's president, José Raúl Molino, told reporters that his country has been auditing Chinese businesses, but he says Panama's sovereignty over the canal is not up for discussion. Trade and migration will dominate much of Rubio's trip, which continues in El Salvador, Guatemala, Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic. Michelle Kellerman, NPR News, Panama City.

Panama's president, José Raúl Molino, told reporters that his country has been auditing Chinese businesses, but he says Panama's sovereignty over the canal is not up for discussion. Trade and migration will dominate much of Rubio's trip, which continues in El Salvador, Guatemala, Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic. Michelle Kellerman, NPR News, Panama City.

Secretary Rubio is vowing to make this hemisphere a priority, heading first to Panama, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Guatemala and the Dominican Republic. In an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal, he says the Trump administration will reward countries that cooperate with the U.S. on trade and migration, but will act quickly to punish those who don't.

Secretary Rubio is vowing to make this hemisphere a priority, heading first to Panama, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Guatemala and the Dominican Republic. In an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal, he says the Trump administration will reward countries that cooperate with the U.S. on trade and migration, but will act quickly to punish those who don't.

Rubio pointed to a public spat with Colombia last weekend over military planes for deported migrants. Panama's president says he won't discuss control over the Panama Canal when he meets Secretary Rubio. The secretary, who has raised concerns about Chinese companies along the canal, plans to visit it on Sunday. Michelle Kellerman, NPR News, the State Department.

Rubio pointed to a public spat with Colombia last weekend over military planes for deported migrants. Panama's president says he won't discuss control over the Panama Canal when he meets Secretary Rubio. The secretary, who has raised concerns about Chinese companies along the canal, plans to visit it on Sunday. Michelle Kellerman, NPR News, the State Department.

The State Department started issuing passports with male, female or X markings in 2022 and said at the time that applicants could self-select their gender. But this week, President Trump issued an executive order banning that, saying the federal government's policy is that there are only two sexes, male and female. According to The Guardian, Secretary of State Marco Rubio followed up.

The State Department started issuing passports with male, female or X markings in 2022 and said at the time that applicants could self-select their gender. But this week, President Trump issued an executive order banning that, saying the federal government's policy is that there are only two sexes, male and female. According to The Guardian, Secretary of State Marco Rubio followed up.