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US Senator Blocks $2.8 Billion Arms Sale to Israel, Report Says
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen reportedly halted the sale, citing unaddressed concerns over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's response to lawmakers.
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Trump Administration Does Not Consider US in War With Iran, Says House Speaker Johnson
House Speaker Mike Johnson said the Trump administration views the conflict with Iran as nearing its end, according to a report by Russian state news agency TASS.
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Ukraine Official Says US Sanctions Bill Could Curb Russia's War Financing
Ukrainian sanctions adviser Vladyslav Vlasiuk says the Graham bill, passed by the US House, may reduce Moscow's energy revenues, according to Ukrinform.
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US House Passes Russia and Iran Sanctions Bill
Lawmakers approve legislation named for Senator Lindsey Graham in a 262-159 vote, according to Anadolu Agency.
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US House Passes Bill to Toughen Sanctions Against Russia
Lawmakers approved the measure by a vote of 262-159, according to a report by Russian news agency TASS.
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US House Reaches Threshold for Passage of Russia Sanctions Bill, Russian State Media Reports
TASS reported that 217 members of the House of Representatives had voted in favor of the legislation as balloting continued.
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US Congress Passes Bill Expanding Trump’s Power to Sanction Russia, Iran
Legislation named for the late Senator Lindsey Graham clears the House on a 262-159 vote, dividing lawmakers over how much authority it hands the president.
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US Representative Places Hold on $2.8 Billion Bomb Sale to Israel
Rep. Gregory Meeks says the Trump administration failed to provide sufficient assurances on civilian protection before the proposed arms transfer.
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US House Votes to Hold Billionaire Leon Black in Contempt Over Epstein Ties
Lawmakers approved a contempt measure after Black, a former Apollo Global Management chief with past business dealings with Jeffrey Epstein, refused to testify or hand over related documents.
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US House Passes Bill Threatening Federal Aid Cuts to Universities Over Israel Boycotts
Legislation approved by the House of Representatives could strip universities of federal student aid funding if they participate in boycotts of Israel, according to a report by Al Jazeera.
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US House Passes War Powers Resolution to End Military Action Against Iran
Lawmakers approved the measure for a third time, with seven Republicans joining Democrats to limit President Trump's authority to continue strikes on Iran, according to Al Jazeera.
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US House Approves Resolution Calling for End to Iran War
Non-binding measure passed by lawmakers is described as a recommendation rather than a legally enforceable directive, according to TASS.
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More than 20 US senators introduce resolution seeking West Bank violence report
The privileged resolution would require the State Department to report on investigations into killings of US citizens by Israeli forces or settlers.
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US House Votes 214-211 to Advance Russia Sanctions Bill
The US House of Representatives passed a procedural vote to move forward a bill related to sanctions on Russia, according to a report by Russian state news agency TASS.
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US House Committee Calls for 90-Day Report on Nicaragua's Democratic Transition
A House measure directs the State Department to detail efforts toward restoring freedoms, independent institutions and conditions for fair elections in Nicaragua, according to Anadolu Agency.
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US House Democratic Leaders Say They Will Vote 'Present' on Trump Impeachment Motion
Party leadership signals a procedural stance short of outright opposition, citing constitutional standards for impeachment
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US House Committee Advances Russia Sanctions Bill, TASS Reports
A committee in the US House of Representatives has moved forward legislation aimed at imposing sanctions on Russia, according to a report by Russian state news agency TASS.
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US Congress Passes Russia Sanctions Bill, Sends to Trump
Lawmakers approved a sweeping sanctions package targeting Moscow over the war in Ukraine, according to France 24.
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US Lawmakers Introduce AI Safety Bills Amid Warnings of Human Extinction Risk
Legislators in the United States are pushing new bills aimed at ensuring human oversight of artificial intelligence systems, as concerns mount over the technology's potential dangers.
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