A nervous Europe awaits Rubio’s speech in Munich.

New York Times - WorldEN 3 min read 100% complete by Jeanna SmialekFebruary 13, 2026 at 12:36 PM

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Europe awaits Senator Marco Rubio's speech at the Munich Security Conference amid concerns about U.S. reliability. House Speaker Mike Johnson canceled the official House delegation due to a potential government shutdown over homeland security funding. Democrats criticized the cancellation, citing the importance of transatlantic relations and reassuring allies after recent controversial statements by U.S. politicians. Despite the House cancellation, several bipartisan Senate delegations are attending, including groups led by Senators Lindsey Graham and Jeanne Shaheen. Shaheen plans to meet with Ukrainian President Zelensky and NATO leadership. The conference began Friday and aims to address critical national security issues.

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Lisa Murkowski 60% JD Vance 60% Richard Blumenthal 60% Mike Johnson 70% Sheldon Whitehouse 70% Chris Coons 70% Mark Rutte 70% Volodymyr Zelenskyy 80% Lindsey Graham 80% Mark Warner 80% Adam Smith ×290% Jeanne Shaheen ×290%

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munich security conference 100% congressional delegation 80% trans-atlantic relations 70% government shutdown 70% national security 60% european allies 60% department of homeland security 50% funding battle 50% nato 40% ukraine 40%

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