Retiring Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., has abandoned his neutrality in Michigan‘s high-stakes Democratic Senate primary, backing U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens as party leaders rally to stop progressive rival Abdul El-Sayed from winning the nomination. Peters, who is retiring after two terms in the Senate, announced the endorsement Monday, saying Stevens “will be ready on day […]
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Maine contender to replace Platner grilled on response to public health crisis, Dem senator opposing his run
CNN host Brianna Keilar grilled Dr. Nirav Shah on Friday, shortly after he threw his hat into the ring for a Senate seat in Maine as embattled Graham Platner withdrew, citing Democratic Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth’s blistering criticism of his record. Shah finished second in Maine’s Democratic gubernatorial primary, but faces stiff opposition from parts […]
Dem senator puts Trump on notice over ‘unlawfully collected’ tariff funds after SCOTUS loss
FIRST ON FOX: A Senate Democrat is demanding that the Trump administration refund billions in tariff revenue to Americans following last week’s Supreme Court decision, according to a letter first obtained by Fox News Digital. Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., wrote in a letter to President Donald Trump charging that he was concerned over the White […]
GOP senator demands DHS immigration chiefs testify after fatal shootings in Minnesota
A top Senate Republican is demanding that the heads of several immigration-focused units at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) testify publicly before the Senate. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., called on the heads of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigrations Services (USCIS) to come before […]
Congress to move on passing Russia sanctions bill following Trump’s ‘blessing,’ US Senator Graham says
The White House has “signed off on the bill” to impose secondary sanctions on Russian trading partners, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham said on Nov. 19. – https://kyivindependent.com/tag/ukraine/rss/ This article appeared on the websitekyivindependent.com This article is taken based on Law no. 8/1996 of Romania. News does not enjoy copyright, so they can be taken, this […]
Dem senator, 79, draws primary challenge from Rep Seth Moulton
Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., is facing a challenger who is making age a central issue of his bid to unseat the longtime lawmaker. On Wednesday, Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., launched his U.S. Senate campaign with a video called “Lesson,” referencing what his party learned during the last election cycle with then-President Joe Biden. “We’re in […]
Trump takes jab at GOP senator, urging Republicans to ‘vote the exact opposite of’ how she does
President Donald Trump targeted Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, in a Thursday night Truth Social post, urging Republicans to vote in the opposite of the way that she does. “Republicans, when in doubt, vote the exact opposite of Senator Susan Collins. Generally speaking, you can’t go wrong. Thank you for your attention to this matter and, […]
US Senator Blumenthal warns Zelensky over anti-graft law, backs protests as ‘democracy in action’
U.S. Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal co-authored a bipartisan bill that would impose 500% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil, gas, or uranium. – https://kyivindependent.com/tag/ukraine/rss/ This article appeared on the websitekyivindependent.com This article is taken based on Law no. 8/1996 of Romania. News does not enjoy copyright, so they can be taken, this is our right […]
US senator Lindsey Graham criticises Zelensky’s signing of anti-corruption law
Lindsey urged Kyiv to reconsider the law as “one of the most widely used talking points for ending support for Ukraine is that it was awash with corruption.” – https://kyivindependent.com/tag/ukraine/rss/ This article appeared on the websitekyivindependent.com This article is taken based on Law no. 8/1996 of Romania. News does not enjoy copyright, so they can […]
‘Call the Ayatollah’ — Senator Graham warns Putin as he backs Trump’s 50-day Russia ultimatum
“If (Russian President Vladimir) Putin and others are wondering what happens on day 51, I would suggest they call the Ayatollah,” Senator Lindsey Graham wrote on X. – https://kyivindependent.com/tag/ukraine/rss/ This article appeared on the websitekyivindependent.com This article is taken based on Law no. 8/1996 of Romania. News does not enjoy copyright, so they can be […]
‘The game is about to change’ — Republican Senator Graham expects influx of US weapons shipments to Ukraine, ahead of Trump’s ‘major’ announcement
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham said in an interview with CBS News on July 13 that he expects an influx of U.S. weapons shipments to Ukraine to begin “in the coming days,” as U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to make a “major statement” on the war in Ukraine on July 14. – https://kyivindependent.com/tag/ukraine/rss/ This article appeared […]
Ukraine’s Operation Spiderweb ranks with ‘raid on Bin Laden,’ US Senator Blumenthal says
Ukraine’s recent drone strike against Russian bombers was a show of “skill and audacity” comparable to the U.S. operation to kill Osama bin Laden, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal told Politico in an interview published on June 3. The Operation Spiderweb, conducted by the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) on June 1, reportedly hit 41 bomber […]