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Trump calls for Iran to be included in proposed Russia sanctions legislation

U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Republican lawmakers to broaden pending sanctions legislation targeting Russia by incorporating measures against Iran, signaling his intention to pursue a tougher approach toward two of Washington's principal geopolitical rivals. The president's remarks......

Ralph Norman launches Senate bid in South Carolina after Lindsey Graham’s death

Republican Representative Ralph Norman has announced plans to run for the United States Senate seat in South Carolina following the death of longtime Senator Lindsey Graham. Norman confirmed his intention to seek the seat during an appearance on Fox News on Saturday, positioning himself as a candidate......

Trump makes election security a central issue ahead of U.S. midterm elections

U.S. President Donald Trump has placed election security at the center of the Republican campaign for November’s midterm elections, using a nationally televised White House address to argue that stronger safeguards are needed to protect the integrity of future votes. During the nearly 30-minute......

Democratic lawmakers show growing support for ending US military aid to Israel

A growing number of Democratic lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives have voted in favor of ending billions of dollars in military assistance to Israel, highlighting increasing divisions within the party over Washington’s long-standing support for its Middle Eastern ally. More than half......

Pentagon faces higher projected costs for military operations involving Iran

The U.S. Department of Defense is reportedly facing significantly higher projected costs for military operations involving Iran, with internal estimates suggesting total expenses could far exceed earlier public figures. According to reports citing officials familiar with internal assessments, the overall......

Democratic lawmakers criticize US policy toward Cuba after congressional visit

A group of Democratic members of the United States Congress has criticized Washington's current policy toward Cuba, arguing that recent measures have worsened the island's humanitarian and economic challenges. The lawmakers made their remarks after a multi-day visit to Cuba, where they met......

Support grows in U.S. Congress for bill seeking terrorist designation of Polisario Front

Support is growing in the U.S. House of Representatives for legislation that seeks to designate the Polisario Front as a foreign terrorist organization, with the number of lawmakers backing the proposal rising to 15. The bipartisan initiative, introduced by Republican Representative Joe Wilson and......

Veteran U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after brief illness

Veteran Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, one of the most influential figures in contemporary U.S. politics and a close ally of President Donald Trump, has died at the age of 71 following what his office described as a brief and sudden illness. The announcement was made on Saturday through an official......

U.S. Congress: Bill to designate Polisario Front gains traction in the House of Representatives

The debate surrounding the Polisario Front Terrorist Designation Act is gaining momentum in the U.S. Congress. In the House of Representatives, the bill sponsored by Republican Representative Joe Wilson continues to expand its circle of supporters with the addition of two new Republican lawmakers, Scott......