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Former Sen. Bob Menendez attends a Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee hearing in 2015 on the impact of U.S. policy changes on human rights and Democracy in Cuba.

Cuba embargo backers lose advocate with resignation of Menendez

By Rachel Oswald
Posted August 21, 2024 at 5:36pm
President Joe Biden, joined at the White House on Thursday by relatives of prisoners freed by Russia, delivers remarks on the release of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan from Russian captivity.

Biden touts prisoner swap with Russia that frees three Americans

By Rachel Oswald
Posted August 1, 2024 at 3:41pm
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks Wednesday to a joint meeting of Congress in the Capitol. In the back are Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., and Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Md.

Netanyahu defends approach to war in Gaza to GOP cheers

By Rachel Oswald
Posted July 24, 2024 at 5:52pm
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his last address to a joint meeting of Congress in 2015.

Netanyahu address creates a dilemma for Democrats

By Rachel Oswald
Posted July 23, 2024 at 3:53pm
Reps. Joe Wilson, left, and Ann Wagner, center, both members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, are seeking to become the top Republican on the panel next year.

Four vie for top GOP Foreign Affairs spot; McCaul seeks waiver

By Rachel Oswald
Posted July 8, 2024 at 3:30pm
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., is seeking amendments that would gut foreign aid from spending bills the House plans to take up this week.

Border security and foreign aid fights

By David Lerman, Rachel Oswald and Michael Macagnone
Posted June 24, 2024 at 4:11pm
Sen. Jim Risch, R-Idaho, is among lawmakers who have pushed to use Russian assets to help Ukraine rebuild.

Senators welcome G7 deal to use Russian assets to aid Ukraine

By Rachel Oswald
Posted June 13, 2024 at 6:03pm
House Foreign Affairs Chairma Michael McCaul, R-Texas, said on the floor that long-held fears are being realized.

House backs sanctions on ICC officials who target Israeli leaders

By Rachel Oswald
Posted June 4, 2024 at 6:44pm
House Foreign Affairs Chairman Michael McCaul is among Republicans who have accused Biden of withholding information on arms transfers to Israel.

As House readies a vote on Israeli arms, Democrats whip members in opposition

By Rachel Oswald
Posted May 15, 2024 at 4:35pm
Rep. Ken Calvert, R-Calif., left, sponsored the legislation that would seek to prevent the administration from pausing any arms shipments to Israel.

House poised to vote on Israel arms after mixed report on their use

By Rachel Oswald
Posted May 13, 2024 at 5:11pm