The U.S. Senate has unanimously confirmed Marco Rubio as President Donald Trump’s secretary of state, potentially paving the way for a shift in North Korea policy. 

Rubio’s confirmation came in a 99-0 vote shortly after Trump’s inauguration, making him the first high-level Cabinet official cleared to begin work. The senator from Florida enjoyed bipartisan support, with even Trump-opponents backing the pick for top U.S. diplomat.

Before his confirmation, Rubio signaled support for rethinking U.S. policy on North Korea and moving away from the Biden administration’s focus on sanctions, emphasizing the need to prevent war and ensure other countries in the