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Marco Rubio, once known mainly as a Republican senator and occasional Trump rival
The agency Rubio now leads occupies one of the most powerful choke points in the federal government. It decides which regulatory proposals move forward, which are sent back for revision, and which are effectively shelved without explanation. These decisions rarely generate headlines, yet they can shape economic policy, environmental standards, labor rules, and public health measures for years. Many proposals never reach public comment or congressional awareness, disappearing instead into internal deliberations that leave no clear public record. This capacity to quietly determine outcomes gives the office immense influence, particularly because its work unfolds outside the traditional arenas of democratic debate. As a result, the agency has become a focal point for those concerned about how much power can be exercised without public accountability.
