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China holds drills around Taiwan as U.S. lawmakers visit

China said it conducted military drills around Taiwan on Friday as a U.S. Congressional delegation visited the island in a show of support to a fellow democracy, with Beijing blaming the lawmakers for raising tensions with their "provocative" trip.

Reuters

US senators defy China threats with Taiwan visit

Taipei (AFP) - A delegation of United States lawmakers led by vocal China hawk Senator Lindsey Graham arrived in Taiwan on Thursday for a two-day trip as Beijing threatened "strong measures" in response.

AFP

Six U.S. lawmakers arrive in Taiwan on unannounced trip

A group of six U.S. lawmakers, including chairman of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee Bob Menendez, landed in Taiwan on Thursday for a previously unannounced visit, in a show of support to the island in the face of Chinese pressure.

Reuters

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Biden border move opens rift among Senate Democrats

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration’s latest decision to lift border restrictions has laid bare a key disagreement in the Senate Democratic caucus, threatening to frustrate legislative efforts ahead of midterm elections where Republicans hope to flip control of Congress.

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Biden faces political pressure over border expulsion order - Roll Call

Most Democrats have pushed the administration to rescind the public health directive, but the CDC has yet to announce its call.

Roll Call

US Lawmakers Want To Investigate El Salvador's Bitcoin Adoption; Bukele Says 'We Will Stand For Freedom'

Senators James Risch (R-Idaho), Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) and Bill Cassidy (R-La.) introduced the "Accountability for Cryptocurrency in El Salvador (ACES) Act" to investigate the impact of El Salvador's adoption of Bitcoin (CRYPTO:

Benzinga

White House will resettle 100,000 Ukrainian refugees - Roll Call

Focus will be on Ukrainians with U.S. relatives and vulnerable groups, including dissidents, LGBTQ individuals, people with medical needs.

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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

Biden says ‘this is the beginning of a Russian invasion’ as he announces sanctions – as it happened

President announces he will enact ‘first tranche’ of sanctions in response to Putin’s recognition of two self-proclaimed republics

The Guardian - US

Senate starts recess without taking action on Ukraine-Russia crisis

WASHINGTON — The Senate adjourned Thursday for a weeklong recess without passing any bill that would impose new sanctions on Russia to help deter an invasion of Ukraine or provide additional military aid to the Eastern European country as the crisis there worsened.

Tribune News Service

Senate starts recess without taking action on Ukraine-Russia crisis - Roll Call

The Senate left for its latest recess without passing any measure that would slap sanctions on Russia if it invades Ukraine.

Roll Call

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

As Iran nuclear talks enter final stretch, opposition grows in US

Intensifying US debate over Iran nuclear agreement shows that reviving the pact is ‘in sight’, analysts say.

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US Says Window for Talks with Iran is ‘Very, Very Short’

The Biden administration is blaming the former Trump administration for triggering Iran’s decision to enrich more uranium to a higher degree of purity by pulling out from the Iran nuclear deal in 2017. Ned Price, a US State Department spokesman, made the justification after a “barrage of criticism” launched by…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Biden says US is ‘ready no matter what happens’ as Russia escalates threat on Ukraine – as it happened

‘We continue to urge diplomacy as the best way forward’ Biden says as UN meeting outlines potential Russian invasion of Ukraine

Tribune News Service

Senators close to deal on Russian sanctions bill

WASHINGTON — U.S. senators are close to agreeing on a Russia sanctions bill that could include some penalties even if President Vladimir Putin doesn’t send troops into Ukraine, Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Bob Menendez said.

Tribune News Service

Senators move closer to deal on Russian sanctions bill

WASHINGTON — U.S. senators are close to agreeing on a Russia sanctions bill that could include penalties even if President Vladimir Putin doesn’t send troops into Ukraine, Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Bob Menendez said.

Tribune News Service

Senators close to deal on Russian sanctions bill

WASHINGTON — U.S. senators are close to a deal on a Russia sanctions bill that could include some penalties even if President Vladimir Putin doesn’t send troops into Ukraine, Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Bob Menendez said.

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US Senate panel close to approving ‘mother of all sanctions’ against Russia

Negotiations for severe package of sanctions against Putin ‘on the one-yard line’, says Bob Menendez of foreign relations committee

AFP

Top US senators say close to 'crushing' sanctions bill on Russia

Washington (AFP) - Top US Senate leaders said Sunday they are close to reaching bipartisan agreement on a sanctions bill that would "crush" Russia's economy if it sends troops into Ukraine.

Reuters

Deal on Russia sanctions bill possible this week - U.S. senators

U.S. senators are very close to reaching a deal on legislation to sanction Russia over its actions on Ukraine, including some measures that may take effect before any invasion, two leading senators said on Sunday.

Roll Call

As Congress contemplates, White House issues sanctions threat to Russia - Roll Call

Foreign Relations chairman sees 'no lack of resolve' among senators to pass sanctions bill against Russian officials

Roll Call

Senators struggle on Russia sanctions as 'hourglass' runs low - Roll Call

As Russia inches closer to invading Ukraine, senators are running out of time for a sanctions package that might provide deterrence.

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