Marco Rubio drops one of his job titles, while still juggling several other hats
Source: CNN Politics
Updated Feb 5, 2026, 10:17 AM ET
PUBLISHED Feb 5, 2026, 9:52 AM ET
Marco Rubio now has one less critical role to worry about in the Trump administration. After nearly a year as acting archivist of the United States, Rubios tenure has ended. Rubios term expired with the Federal Vacancies Reform Act, which limits the time an acting officer can remain in the position.
The National Archives and Records Administrations general counsel confirmed in a statement to CNN that Rubio was no longer serving as acting archivist.
Prior to the conclusion of his tenure, and to the extent permitted by law, Secretary Rubio delegated the authority to perform the functions of the Archivist to James Byron, who continues to serve as Senior Advisor to the Archivist, Matt Dummermuth, general counsel for the National Archives and Records Administration, added in the statement.
Rubio has worn several hats over the course of President Donald Trumps second term.
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