Navalny's team urges more Russian sanctions to help Ukraine Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s team has been meeting with senators on Capitol Hill The Independent UK · May 19, 2022
After targeted protests, GOP senators say home addresses should not be public BOISE, Idaho — Idaho’s U.S. senators have proposed a bill they say would limit targeted protests at the homes of elected officials. Tribune News Service · May 12, 2022
Congressmen Upset over 'Assad's Wealth Growth' despite US Sanctions The US State Department estimated the wealth of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his family at $1 to $2 billion, despite the imposed sanctions. The estimated figure surprised US lawmakers amid international reports stating that nearly 90 percent of the Syrian people live below the poverty line. Ranking member of… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 30, 2022
US House Passes Stop Iranian Drones Act The US House of Representatives unanimously passed the Stop Iranian Drones Act (SIDA) to end its drone program and impose sanctions on its supporters. The bill was approved by 424 votes against two and required approval from the Senate and a presidential signature to become law. Republicans Tom Massie and… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 29, 2022
The right's stealth assault on Somalia In the 19th century, my homeland was carved up by imperialists. Now that's in danger of happening all over again Salon · Apr 3, 2022
Congress Warns Biden of Making ‘Concessions’ to Iran Republican and Democratic lawmakers warned the US administration against removing the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) from terrorism lists in exchange for Tehran's possible return to the nuclear agreement. Lawmakers were furious after a two-hour closed briefing with the US Special Envoy for Iran, Rob Malley, on the updates of… Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 24, 2022
US Senator Warns of 'Rehabilitating Assad’s Regime' US Senator Jim Risch, the ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, called on the US administration to do more to help Syrians. In a statement issued by his office marking the 11th anniversary of the conflict in Syria, Risch said: “Since 2011, dictator Bashar al-Assad, backed by Russia… Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 16, 2022
As bipartisan talks stall, GOP goes it alone on Russia sanctions - Roll Call Republicans released their own Russia sanctions bill after Senate Democrats made a counteroffer on Monday, likely ending talks. Roll Call · Feb 15, 2022
US Senator Calls for Additional Pressure on Iran Republican Senator Jim Risch criticized the progress of negotiations with Iran in Vienna. Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 26, 2022
Congress Calls on US Administration to Keep Fighting to Free Tice from Syrian Captivity The US Congress is exerting more pressure on the US Administration to continue pushing for the release of Austin Tice, a US journalist who is held hostage in Syria. US Senators Patrick Leahy, Robert Menendez, Jim Risch, and John Cornyn sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging his administration… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 20, 2022