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Senate paves way to end longest U.S. government shutdown

The Senate approved a funding package that is expected to bring to a close the longest government shutdown in US history, Reuters reported on Nov. 11.

11 November 2025, 07:55 AM

Senate Republicans block resolution limiting Trump’s Venezuela strikes

Republicans in the U.S. Senate have blocked a resolution that would have barred President Donald Trump from launching military strikes against Venezuela without congressional approval, Reuters reported on Nov. 7.

7 November 2025, 11:19 AM

U.S. Senate fails to pass funding bill as government shutdown drags into sixth day

The U.S. Senate failed to pass a stopgap funding bill that could have ended the government shutdown, now entering its sixth day, The Guardian wrote on Oct. 7.

7 October 2025, 09:18 AM

Senate committee clears $500 million in Ukraine aid for 2026

U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee approved a provision allocating $500 million in security assistance to Ukraine as part of the proposed FY2026 defense budget, Reuters reported on July 11.

12 July 2025, 11:43 AM

Speaker Johnson supports additional U.S. sanctions on Russia

Given that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin remains unwilling to engage in a peace process with Ukraine, the United States should introduce harsher sanctions against Moscow, U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson said on July 9.

9 July 2025, 10:38 PM

U.S. Senate to vote on Russia sanctions ‘soon,’ Sen. Graham says

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) said the U.S. Senate will soon vote on the bill imposing harsh sanctions on Moscow and tariffs on countries buying Russian oil.

9 July 2025, 12:55 AM

Sen. Graham pushes bipartisan bill to slap 500% tariffs on Russia’s trading partners

Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham expects the Senate to advance a bipartisan bill aimed at sanctioning Russia and punishing countries that continue doing business with the aggressor state, he said in a post on X on July 7.

8 July 2025, 11:39 AM

U.S. Senate postpones vote on Russia sanctions bill

The U.S. Senate has postponed consideration of a bill imposing additional sanctions on Russia until at least July, U.S. news outlet Semafor reported on June 18.

19 June 2025, 02:06 AM

Hegseth defends U.S. decision to send Ukraine’s missiles to Middle East

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told a Senate hearing, in response to a question from GOP Sen. Jerry Moran, that Washington redirected drone defense technology meant for Ukraine to the Middle East amid rising tensions, The War Zone reported on June 12.

12 June 2025, 12:38 PM

Pentagon chief calls Russia aggressor but refuses to back Ukraine victory

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth acknowledged that Russia is the aggressor in its war against Ukraine but declined to say it would serve American interests for Ukraine to win and Russia to lose, ABC News reported on June 11.

12 June 2025, 11:52 AM

Senator Graham urges China to help Ukraine avoid 500 percent U.S. tariffs

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham suggested that China help Ukraine avoid facing 500% U.S. tariffs, The Hill reports on June 5.

5 June 2025, 11:54 AM

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