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🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Kristi Noem blames Democrats for shutdown holding up $625m in World Cup funding

US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem attributes the halt in $625 million in federal World Cup funding to a government shutdown caused by Democratic senators' actions.

Feb 26 • 20:13 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Senators Sanders and Mullin clash in heated Senate hearing exchange: 'You're part of the problem'

Independent Senator Bernie Sanders and Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin engaged in a heated exchange during a Senate hearing focused on Obamacare.

Feb 26 • 01:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Democrats propose bill for refund of illegal tariffs within 180 days

Democratic senators have introduced a bill to refund all tariff revenues collected by the Trump administration within 180 days, following a Supreme Court ruling that deemed these tariffs unlawful.

Feb 24 • 02:34 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Kimberly Guilfoyle: Meeting with American Senators

U.S. Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle hosted a delegation of American senators in Athens, discussing U.S.-Greece relations and defense cooperation.

Feb 21 • 21:07 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

American Senators to N. Christodoulides: We are lucky to have you as President of Cyprus at this time

During a meeting at the presidential palace in Cyprus, U.S. Senators expressed their appreciation for the leadership of President Nikos Christodoulides and discussed strengthening bilateral relations between Cyprus and the U.S.

Feb 21 • 11:14 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

US senators visit Odesa for first time since 2022

A delegation of US senators has made its first visit to Odesa since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, emphasizing bipartisan support for Ukraine and the need for tougher sanctions on Russia.

Feb 18 • 22:31 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

US senators visit Kyiv combined heat and power plant damaged by Russian strikes – photos

US senators Richard Blumenthal and Sheldon Whitehouse visited a damaged heat and power plant in Kyiv, assessing the impact of Russian attacks on Ukraine's infrastructure.

Feb 17 • 17:41 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Ukraine's Zelenskyy says he met with Democratic senators, thanked US for support

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed gratitude for U.S. support following his meeting with Democratic Senators Richard Blumenthal and Sheldon Whitehouse.

Feb 16 • 19:14 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Zelenskyy and US senators discuss sanctions, Russia's shadow fleet and Geneva talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held talks with US Senators regarding sanctions against Russia and measures to address its shadow fleet.

Feb 16 • 16:55 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

U.S. senators voice support for CUSMA

U.S. senators expressed their support for the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) amid discussions on its future by President Trump.

Feb 14 • 13:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Senate postponed streaming regulation project after US embassy meeting with lawmakers

Brazil's Senate has postponed legislation regulating streaming in the country following meetings between US embassy representatives and senators.

Feb 10 • 21:23 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Viggo Mortensen Appeared at a Press Conference in Nuuk

Actor Viggo Mortensen attended a press conference in Nuuk, criticizing U.S. attempts to take over Greenland.

Feb 9 • 16:58 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
World

US senators visit Greenland to rebuild trust

A group of US senators traveled to Greenland to restore trust with local leaders following President Trump's controversial remarks about annexing the territory.

Feb 9 • 16:27 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Greenland: American Senators in Nuuk to 'restore trust'

A delegation of American senators is visiting Greenland to restore trust that was undermined by President Trump's desire to acquire the Arctic territory.

Feb 9 • 16:13 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
World

To restore trust undermined by D. Trump, U.S. senators visit Greenland

A delegation of U.S. senators seeks to rebuild trust with European allies following former President Trump's controversial remarks about Greenland.

Feb 9 • 15:47 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

US Senators Attempt to Restore Trump's Damaged Trust in Greenland

A delegation of US senators visited Greenland today to rebuild trust damaged by President Donald Trump's threats to annex the Arctic island.

Feb 9 • 15:27 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

US senators reportedly want SpaceX probed for potential Chinese ownership

Two US Democratic senators have asked the Pentagon to investigate possible Chinese ownership stakes in SpaceX, citing it as a national security concern.

Feb 6 • 09:14 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

Minister Jo Hyun meets with US lawmakers to support ROK-US cooperation in nuclear energy and nuclear submarines

South Korean Foreign Minister Jo Hyun is in the US, seeking support from US senators for ROK-US cooperation in nuclear energy negotiations and nuclear-powered submarines.

Feb 6 • 08:08 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

"South Korea Must Prohibit Nuclear Enrichment and Reprocessing"... Four US Senators Send Protest Letter to Trump

Four Democratic Senators urged President Trump to enforce strict non-proliferation measures against South Korea's nuclear fuel enrichment and reprocessing in a recent letter, citing concerns over the risks of nuclear proliferation and arms races.

Feb 6 • 03:20 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Capitol supports mining agenda with $70 billion

Senators have introduced legislation to reauthorize funding for the U.S. Export-Import Bank while seeking to inject an additional $70 billion to support energy and mineral projects, reducing dependence on China.

Feb 5 • 06:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Netflix co-CEO grilled by US senators over Warner Bros Discovery merger

Ted Sarandos, co-CEO of Netflix, was interrogated by US senators regarding the company's perceived liberal bias and its impact on competition during a congressional hearing about acquiring Warner Bros Discovery's assets.

Feb 3 • 21:31 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

Trump pick for South America command sidesteps China questions at Senate hearing

Lieutenant General Francis Donovan, Trump's nominee to command US forces in Latin America, faced frustration from senators over his refusal to address Chinese influence during a recent Senate hearing.

Jan 16 • 10:00 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
National & Local

Trump's Military Powers: Republicans in the US Senate Back Down

The attempt by Democrats to limit Trump's military powers has failed as the Republican leadership in the US Senate managed to convince enough senators against restricting military action without Congressional approval.

Jan 15 • 16:43 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

US Republicans defeat bill meant to curb Trump on Venezuela

Republican senators reversed their positions to defeat a War Powers Resolution that would have restricted President Trump's military actions in Venezuela, with Vice President J.D. Vance casting the tie-breaking vote.

Jan 15 • 11:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Trump to meet Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel peace laureate Maria Corina Machado later – US politics live

The US Senate voted against a resolution that would have restricted President Trump's military actions in Venezuela, with the vote split 50-50 after two Republican senators reversed their support following assurances from the Trump administration.

Jan 15 • 10:55 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
World

US Senate blocks resolution to limit Trump's powers in Venezuela

Two Republican senators reversed their stance and blocked a resolution in the US Congress aimed at limiting Donald Trump's military powers in Venezuela after the president criticized rebellious lawmakers from his party.

Jan 15 • 00:16 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

US senators target Trump branding of federal institutions

A group of US senators has proposed legislation to prevent naming federal properties after sitting presidents to counter Trump’s branding efforts.

Jan 14 • 10:16 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
World

Zelenskyy discusses US sanctions package against Russia with senators

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with US Senators Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal about a new sanctions package aimed at Russia due to ongoing attacks on Ukraine.

Jan 14 • 05:53 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Global Newspapers: Doubts About the Effectiveness of Military Options Against Iran

International newspapers express skepticism regarding the effectiveness of military options against Iran, highlighting concerns from U.S. senators about potential unification of Iranian public opinion in response to external escalation.

Jan 13 • 15:39 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Republican senator backs move to block Trump's Fed nominees as chairman faces criminal probe

Two Republican senators have announced their opposition to confirming new nominees to the Federal Reserve amid a criminal investigation into its chairman, Jerome Powell.

Jan 12 • 17:40 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"They should never be elected again": Trump furious after a vote by Republican senators to limit his military powers in Venezuela

The U.S. Senate has taken initial steps to restrict Donald Trump's military action capabilities against Venezuela following a rare bipartisan vote criticized by the White House.

Jan 8 • 18:58 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
World

The US Senate promotes a resolution to limit Trump's war powers after the incursion in Venezuela

The U.S. Senate advanced a resolution to restrict President Trump's ability to launch further attacks on Venezuela, with bipartisan support from Democratic senators and five Republicans.

Jan 8 • 17:41 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Five 'traitor' Republican senators join Democrats to limit Trump's use of force in Venezuela

Five Republican senators have collaborated with Democrats in a bipartisan, non-binding vote to restrict President Trump's military actions in Venezuela, reflecting Congressional discontent following Nicolás Maduro's capture.

Jan 8 • 17:30 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
World

Rubio: Trump's goal is the purchase of Greenland - not military intervention

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio informed senators that recent threats regarding Greenland are not indications of an impending invasion, but rather intentions to buy the island from Denmark.

Jan 7 • 16:32 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

US abandons child exploitation and drug cases to prioritize ICE, Democrats allege

Democratic senators have accused the Trump administration of neglecting child exploitation and drug cases by reallocating law enforcement resources to prioritize Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Jan 6 • 11:00 UTC

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