The Foreign Relations Committee plans to hold Jack Lew’s confirmation hearing on October 18. The Senate could vote to confirm President Joe Biden’s nominee for ambassador to Israel…
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New Charge Alleges Senator Menendez Acted as a Foreign Agent for Egypt
The indictment claims the senator and his wife intentionally passed sensitive information. Another charge was added to the indictment against Senator Bob Menedez of New Jersey this week,…
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Senate Votes to Repeal “Zombie” War Authorizations
Senate sends the bill to the House that would formally end the war in Iraq. The Senate voted to pass legislation repealing the 1991 and 2002 Authorizations for…
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Senate Resolution Supports Iran Protests
Senator Menedez highlights the regime’s brutality. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved a resolution of support for protests occurring against the Iranian regime. Government forces in that nation…
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Senate Committee Advances Taiwan Security Bill
China continues to pressure the island nation. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Wednesday voted to approve the “Taiwan Policy Act,” legislation that would significantly enhance U.S. military…
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Senate Panel Approves Finland, Sweden NATO Ratification
The motion passes to a full Senate vote Last week, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved expedited ratification for Sweden and Finland’s applications to join NATO, officially sending…
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Secretary Blinken Says Iran Nuclear Threat Escalating
Warns the Middle Eastern nation is weeks away from a weapon. In testimony before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned that Iran is…
Read MoreSenate Committee Discusses Sanctions Against Russia
Financial disincentives would go into effect if Russia invades Ukraine. Senators on both sides of the aisle discussed the developing situation between Ukraine and Russia on Tuesday. Eight…
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Senate Confirms Antony Blinken as Secretary of State
He served as deputy secretary of state under President Obama. Antony Blinken was confirmed 78-22 by the U.S. Senate on Tuesday to serve as the nation’s Secretary of…
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State Department Approves Drone Sale to UAE
$3 Billion Deal will supply 18 armed drones to the middle eastern nation. The State Department formally announced on Friday that it would be planning to sell roughly…
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