Rubio denies resignation rumors; Hegseth dismisses impeachment reports

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio denied rumors of his resignation, stating he plans to serve in President Donald Trump's administration until the end of his term. He made the remarks on November 5 in an interview with The New York Times. Rubio, who also serves as national security adviser, expressed surprise at the speculation, saying he loves his job. He declined to comment on a potential 2028 presidential run, though he previously voiced support for Vice President JD Vance as a candidate. Separately, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth responded to impeachment reports, comparing accusations against him to past attempts to remove Trump. He dismissed the claims as politically motivated persecution, while Trump has also denied rumors of Hegseth's departure.