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 U.S. senators threaten sanctions over Nord Stream 2

U.S. senators threaten sanctions over Nord Stream 2

According to the draft version of the bipartisan bill, sponsored by Republican Sen. Ted Cruz and his Democratic colleague Jeanne Shaheen, a series of sanctions will be slapped on companies involved in laying deep-sea pipelines for Russian energy …

U.S. senators re-introduce Russian sanctions bill

U.S. senators re-introduce Russian sanctions bill

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators introduced a bill that would impose stiff new sanctions on Russia over its meddling in U.S. elections and aggression against Ukraine. The new restrictions would target banks, Russia's LNG projects …

U.S. Senate blocks Trump's bills to reopen government

U.S. Senate blocks Trump's bills to reopen government

The U.S. Senate cast sufficient votes to block a bill backed by President Donald Trump that would have ended a record-long partial federal government shutdown by funding the wall he wants to build on the U.S.-Mexico border. …

U.S. Senate blocks bill on new anti-Russia sanctions

U.S. Senate blocks bill on new anti-Russia sanctions

The U.S. Senate have prevented consideration of a bill on new sanctions against Moscow and Tehran over helping the Syrian government. The bill called 'Strengthening America’s Security in the Middle East Act' seeks to …

 Wast launches new attack on Russia

Wast launches new attack on Russia

The U.S. Senate unanimously approved a resolution condemning Russia's "provocative actions" in the Kerch Strait. The resolution was introduced by Senators Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Chris …

 Day X: U.S. midterm elections 2018

Day X: U.S. midterm elections 2018

Americans go to the polls today to elect 35 senators and all 435 members of the House of Representatives, as well as 36 state governors.There are also a number of state-wide and local offices being elected on the same day. It is a …

Gina Haspel confirmed as CIA Director

Gina Haspel confirmed as CIA Director

US Senate confirmed Gina Haspel as CIA director, making her the first woman to lead the spy agency. The Senate vote of 54-45 in favor of Haspel came mostly along party lines. She needed support from several Democratic …

 US Senate passes bill toughening anti-Russian sanctions

US Senate passes bill toughening anti-Russian sanctions

The US Senate has passed the bill toughening the country’s unilateral sanctions against Russia, Iran and North Korea.  The Senate passed the bill, 98-2, two days after the House pushed the measure through by an overwhelming …

US Senate to pass Russia sanctions bill

US Senate to pass Russia sanctions bill

The US Senate plans to pass House legislation sanctioning Russia, ensuring it will reach President Donald Trump's desk this summer. Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Bob Corker announced he has signed off …

 US House approves sanctions against Russia

US House approves sanctions against Russia

The House of Representatives of the US Congress passed a bill to toughen unilateral US sanctions against Russia, Iran and North Korea. A total of 419 lawmakers supported the bill, with only three votes against. The document will be …

John McCain diagnosed with brain cancer

John McCain diagnosed with brain cancer

US senator John McCain has brain cancer, his office disclosed Wednesday night in a statement from the Mayo Clinic. Mr. McCain, 80, has a glioblastoma, one of the most common but also one of the most malignant brain …

US sanctions against Russia to last forever

US sanctions against Russia to last forever

Senior senators in both parties on Monday night reached a bipartisan deal to add new sanctions on Russia and allow Congress to disapprove of any attempt by President Donald Trump to ease penalties on Moscow, U.S. Senator Bob …