Official account for U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee | Ranking Member @SenatorShaheen
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As @SenatorShaheen and @SFRCdems lay out in our new report, the Trump Admin's cuts to our diplomatic infrastructure have undermined America's ability to compete with China.
Congress must act quickly to reverse the damage and preserve America's ability to lead and compete.
“The Trump Administration funded fringe right-wing causes internationally despite objections from Congress. The lack of transparency from this Administration is unacceptable and will continue to be the subject of congressional oversight.” -@SenatorShaheen
New: A $1 million award to AfriForum, the Trump administration’s latest show of support for the Afrikaner cause, comes after it cut human rights funding to nations in crisis. One former diplomat called the move “offensive.” propub.li/4sEKCek
"Over eight months into the Iran War, and this reporting is yet another sign that @POTUS is far from de-escalating his disastrous war. With prices soaring as a result, Americans have made their position clear: the war in Iran must end now." - @SenatorShaheen
EXCLU: The U.S. attacked Iran’s Qeshm Island on Monday, U.S. officials said, in the latest of a series of limited strikes Washington has secretly carried out against the country in recent weeks as President Trump touted the possibility of a diplomatic deal. W @alexbward @shelbyholliday wsj.com/world/middle-east/u-…
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Today, @SenatorShaheen issued a statement condemning the Trump Administration’s decision to not invite @OSCE election observers for the upcoming midterm elections, breaking from an over 20-year tradition aimed at upholding election integrity. ️
🔗foreign.senate.gov/press/dem…
“It is reprehensible that the Trump Administration plans to deport hundreds of Afghans, including women, children and those who supported U.S. forces, to Pakistan - who then risk being sent back into the hands of the Taliban. Congress must stand against this.” - @SenatorShaheen
Breaking News: The Trump administration has detained dozens of Afghan immigrants in Louisiana — including relatives of those who helped the U.S. military — and plans to deport them to Afghanistan, according to U.S. officials. nyti.ms/4jPVvrw
🚨 NEW: Today, @SenatorShaheen released a new report exposing how the Trump Administration’s systematic dismantling of programs supporting women and girls worldwide has put lives at risk and undermined America’s national security.
🔗 Full report: foreign.senate.gov/press/dem…
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NEW: The Trump administration has redirected aid meant to help Ukraine protect civilians and critical infrastructure to the Western Hemisphere, even as Russia intensifies its attacks ahead of winter, via @ahmadihamed_
washingtonsun.com/foreign-po…
"Thank you @GovSherrillNJ for your leadership. We will continue to make the consequences clear for anyone who considers taking steps to support the disastrous idea of importing Russian diesel into the U.S.” -@SenatorShaheen
New Jersey governor threatens to block delivery of Russian diesel cargoes
Mikie Sherrill told @FT’s @JamieSmythF and @alicemhancock that Trump’s deal with Putin would line the pockets of the Russian president at the “expense of American consumers and our democratic ally Ukraine”.
ft.com/content/3d9ac5af-d6c7…
New @SFRCDems report identifies as much as $22 billion in waste of taxpayer dollars under the Trump Administration:
$19B in USAID close out costs
$2.5B in diverted congressionally funding directives
~$400M in botched spending cuts
$300M+ from conflict-of-interest deals
Read the full report: foreign.senate.gov/press/dem…
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The Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle U.S. government agencies and fire federal workers could cost taxpayers more than $19 billion, Senate Democrats argue in a new report. wapo.st/4klBl8P
📢 BREAKING: Today, @SenatorShaheen and @SFRCDems released a damning report documenting at least $22 billion in potential waste and abuse of taxpayer dollars stemming from the Trump Administration’s foreign policy.
🔗 Read the full report: foreign.senate.gov/press/dem…
“Heartbroken by today’s Italian @euforbih Chinook crash near Brčko, Bosnia and Herzegovina. I had the privilege of flying aboard it two weeks ago. My thoughts are with all affected, their families and the @Esercito and EUFOR personnel serving the mission.” -@SenatorShaheen
NEW!! An Italian Army CH-47F Chinook serving with EUFOR crashed near Brčko in northern Bosnia, killing four and injuring 11.
All casualties are EUFOR personnel.
slobodnaevropa.org/a/eufor-b…
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Eight months into @POTUS’s war with Iran and no clear end in sight, more than $47 billion in taxpayer dollars have been spent—driving costs through the roof for American families.
The American people want an end to this war, but the President couldn't seem to care less.
The cost of the Iran war has risen to an estimated $47 billion, according to an estimate from the U.S. military's Central Command obtained by CBS News. cbsn.ws/4BwB8pA
“328 Ukrainian civilians were killed last month by Russia, according to the @UN. @POTUS should be putting real pressure on Putin, not rolling out the red carpet on U.S. soil for his cronies.” -@SenatorShaheen
📖 @business: bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
"Granting Moscow the ability to freely sell Russian diesel in global markets damages America’s security interests and is a betrayal of the people of Ukraine, who are defending themselves against Russia’s murderous, illegal war," the lawmakers wrote.
🔗 foreign.senate.gov/press/dem…
Today, @SenatorShaheen led a group of bipartisan Senators in congratulating Serbia’s Student List movement on winning a parliamentary majority, and they commended the ruling party’s acceptance of the results.
🔗 Full statement: foreign.senate.gov/press/dem…
"The American people have made their position clear: stand with Ukraine and get tough on Russia. Instead of siding with the American people, @POTUS is choosing to bow down to Putin. Now is the time to ramp up pressure on Putin to end this war." -@SenatorShaheen
As Russia’s war in Ukraine continues, Council polling finds the US public remains supportive of sending military and economic aid to Kyiv and in favor of boosting sanctions against Moscow.
Explore the data ➡️ bit.ly/3W0eVA3
ALT a bar chart of US views on the Russia-Ukraine war
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"Successful foreign policy prevents conflicts and disasters from reaching our shores."
- @SenatorShaheen, Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today in Manchester at a USGLC and @NHWAC event honoring her three decades of leadership advancing American diplomacy and effective international assistance.
Read more: usglc.org/newsroom/usglc-hon…
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“We've got to think about how we heal the divisions in America, how we work together, and how we move this country forward."
-@SenatorShaheen on the importance of bipartisanship and her own work across the aisle with @SenatorRisch on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
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America’s leadership abroad has a direct impact on Granite Staters here at home.
It was great to join @USGLC and @WorldAffairsNH to discuss the challenges facing U.S. foreign policy and the importance of American leadership on the world stage.
