United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations

Democratic Lawmakers To Probe Trump's Firing Of State Dept Watchdog

The Democratic members of Congress questioned the timing and motivation of State Department Inspector General Steve Linick “unprecedented removal.”
By Susan Heavey, Kanishka Singhi, Reuters

Democrats Rip Bernie Sanders' Plan To Reshape U.S. Aid To Israel

Sanders' idea linking U.S. aid to Israel's conduct “has no support here on Capitol Hill,” said a Democratic member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
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Mike Pompeo Nomination Barrels Ahead Despite Growing Democratic Opposition

Leaked news of his secret trip to North Korea is increasing pressure on holdouts to support him as secretary of state.
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Senate Democrats: Future Elections May Be Threatened By Russian Attacks

“It is imperative that the American people better understand the true scope and scale of Putin’s pattern of undermining democracy.”
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Jeff Flake's Retirement Adds To Pile Of Problems For Senate Republicans

The GOP agenda could be threatened without another reliable vote.
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Sen. Bob Corker Won't Run For Re-election

The powerful GOP senator from Tennessee has been an outspoken critic of President Donald Trump.
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Senate Rejects Attempt To Repeal 16-Year-Old War Authorization

This was the chamber's first vote in 15 years on the executive branch's war-making powers.
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Senate Slaps New Sanctions On Russia; Putin Vows Retaliation

The Senate backed the measure by a margin of 98-2.
By Patricia Zengerle and Denis Pinchuk, Reuters

White House Says It's Open To Legislation Toughening Russia Sanctions

Republicans and Democrats reached an agreement allowing new sanctions targeting Russia, Iran and North Korea earlier this week.
By Idrees Ali, Reuters

Congress Reaches Deal On Sanctions Bill For Russia, Iran, North Korea

House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi expressed concern that by including North Korea, the legislation could face delays in the Senate.
By Reuters