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U.S. Senators marked ten years since Ekpar Asat's detention by China with a joint statement urging his release. The senators condemned China's treatment of Uyghurs while highlighting ongoing human rights concerns in Xinjiang.
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Senators have introduced new bipartisan legislation called the MATCH Act aimed at tightening export controls on advanced semiconductor technology. The bill seeks greater coordination among allies while closing loopholes used by adversaries such as China. Lawmakers say these changes will help preserve America's technological advantage.
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Senator Jeanne Shaheen welcomed news of a temporary ceasefire between America and Iran on April 7. She called for further diplomacy both regionally and globally while raising concerns about recent military actions' impact on Americans.
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Senator Jeanne Shaheen responded critically to President Trump's recent address about escalating conflict with Iran. She questioned shifting objectives and called for administration officials to testify before Congress about unresolved issues surrounding U.S involvement.
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The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has outlined several key events for this week including hearings on arms control issues and nominations as well as a classified update on Ukraine. These sessions continue its longstanding role shaping U.S. foreign policy.
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Senator Jim Risch met with ambassadors from Gulf Cooperation Council nations and Jordan at the Capitol. The meeting focused on regional security issues related to Iran's actions. Risch emphasized continued cooperation between U.S., GCC states, and Jordan.
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Senator Jeanne Shaheen and Senate Foreign Relations Committee Democrats released a report criticizing President Trump's China policy ahead of his planned trip to Beijing. The report claims recent policies have hurt American families economically while boosting China's global influence.
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Senator Jim Risch marked Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day with a statement honoring Americans held abroad. He highlighted recent actions by Congress and federal agencies aimed at bringing detainees home.
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U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), who serve as chairman and ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, have joined with Senators Ted Budd (R-N.C.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) to...
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U.S. Senators led by Jeanne Shaheen, the Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, have sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressing concerns about the safety of U.S. diplomats and citizens in the Middle East...
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U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, spoke on the Senate floor against a proposal by Democrats to halt President Trump’s defensive actions regarding Iran.
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U.S. Senator Jim Risch, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has issued a statement following the announcement of new U.S. sanctions on Rwanda.
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U.S. Senator Jim Risch, a Republican from Idaho and chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued a statement in response to President Trump’s recent military strikes on Iran. “Today, President Trump took decisive action to neutralize...
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U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.), and Chris Coons (D-Del.), along with Representatives Young Kim (R-Calif.-40) and Ami Bera (D-Calif.-06), have led a bipartisan letter to Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan leadership, urging the...
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U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Thom Tillis (R-NC), together with Representative Sara Jacobs (D-CA), met with Finnish President Alexander Stubb during the 2026 Munich Security...
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U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen, Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Tim Kaine issued a statement regarding the ongoing judicial selection processes in Guatemala.
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U.S. Senator Jim Risch, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, delivered opening remarks at a full committee nomination hearing on February 12, 2026.
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U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Jim Risch (R-ID), who serve as Ranking Member and Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued a statement on the sentencing of Hong Kong pro-democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai. “The Hong Kong...
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This week, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee will hold a nominations hearing to consider Wesley Brooks for assistant secretary of State for oceans, international environment, and scientific affairs, and Jeremy Carl for assistant secretary of...
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U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Susan Collins (R-ME), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) have introduced a resolution urging urgent action to protect the rights of women and girls in Haiti.