“[Bipartisan letter to President Trump from 14 senators, led by Jeanne Shaheen and Roger Wicker:] President Putin bears sole responsibility for launching Russia's full-scale war of aggression against Ukraine. Allowing him to participate in a G20 Summit in the United States raises serious concerns about legitimizing and normalizing a government that continues to attack Ukrainian civilian targets every day. … As Russia continues its war against Ukraine and refuses to agree to a just and lasting peace agreement, its government should not be afforded a business-as-usual treatment alongside other nations at G20 events. … We urge you to reverse course and rescind the invitation to President Putin.
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“Diplomacy with China remains vital to preventing conflict and protecting American interests, but it must ultimately produce results for hardworking Americans. President Trump's summit today with President Xi Jinping failed to deliver. … President Trump rolled out the red carpet for Xi. Rather than confronting China's unfair trade practices, technology theft, complicity in attacks against our troops or economic and military aggression against our allies, President Trump opted for pageantry over purpose. … Extending the tariff truce is a temporary band-aid on a crisis of the President's own making.
“When President Trump sits across President Xi at the White House, he should use his leverage to do three things. … If we want to bring this war to an end, we need to cut off the outside support that allows Iran to keep fighting and that starts with China. … China is the number one purchaser of Russian oil and gas, so they are the top funder of the war in Ukraine, as well as being one of the top funders of the war in Iran.
“If we want to bring this war to an end, we need to cut off the outside support that allows Iran to keep fighting and that starts with China. … [Trump should press Xi to] stop Chinese companies from giving Iran satellite imagery and targeting support.
“After months of threatening our NATO Ally Denmark and disregarding the will of the Greenlandic people, President Trump has reached a 'deal' that essentially returns the U.S.-Greenland defense relationship to where it was before. But President Trump's threats and bullying rhetoric on this issue have come at a cost: the United States is now viewed with skepticism and increased distrust by some of our closest allies. That has damaged America's trade relationships and undermined the NATO Alliance—the bedrock of safeguarding U.S. national security interests. Diplomacy should have been the first option. I'm glad we can put this dispute behind us, but the United States now has real work to do to rebuild trust with Denmark, Greenland and our allies across Europe.
“The Chinese military continues its pressure campaign against our vital democratic partner Taiwan as President Trump has retreated from longstanding security commitments. … As Americans face rising prices for gas, food, housing, and more, President Trump is rolling out the red carpet for President Xi and hosting closed-door dinners so his billionaire friends can strike deals that threaten American jobs and national security. … He must stand with Taiwan and not let China veto American support for Taiwan's defense. … We can't let President Xi leave stronger than when he arrived. That is not diplomacy, it's weakness. [Joint statement by Sens. Coons, Schumer, Murray, Reed, Shaheen, Warner, Warren and Andy Kim.]
“Any negotiated settlement must include Ukraine as the central party in decisions about its future and be backed by strong, binding U.S. and transatlantic security guarantees that deter renewed Russian aggression. [Readout of a bipartisan Senate delegation meeting with President Zelensky in New York.]
“Even changes that may appear modest from a purely military standpoint can have outsized effects on our bilateral relationships, particularly with Baltic Allies, as Russia continues to intensify its hybrid actions along NATO’s eastern flank. … U.S. Ambassadors and Chiefs of Mission in affected countries have been excluded from consultations. … What we are requesting is not a departure from precedent — it is a return to longstanding practice. [We urge you to ensure] the Department of State is fully and meaningfully engaged from this point forward.
“Every dollar Russia earns through illicit energy sales is another dollar Putin can use to buy drones, missiles and weapons to kill innocent Ukrainians. [This bill will] help cut off that revenue, force Putin to the negotiating table by increasing pressure on Moscow and strengthen Ukraine's hand … [Its passage is] a fitting tribute to Lindsey and his commitment to a free and secure Ukraine.
“Putin's war of aggression against Ukraine was rooted in his fear that the Russian people would see Ukraine's progress in creating a more democratic, prosperous country and want the same for their own country. Putin has used cruel tactics on his own people: suppressing dissent through brutal violence, proliferating state-sponsored repression and undermining democracy with election interference and through disinformation campaigns. That is why I am proud to introduce this bipartisan resolution, along with Senator Wicker, to champion those who fight for democracy within Russia and hold the Russian government accountable for the crimes it has committed against its own people.
“As Russia kills civilians in Ukraine, the White House hosts Putin’s sanctioned Finance Minister on U.S. soil. The Trump Admin needs to pressure Putin and his cronies, not offer them a platform. With the House back in DC, it’s time to pass Russia sanctions.
“We write to reiterate our alarm about the potential for a dangerous collapse in the West Bank now that the only two Israeli banks providing vital services have indicated difficulties with banking waivers.
“We urge the Israeli government to immediately rescind these tenders, halt settlement expansion in the West Bank, and take urgent action to rein in settler violence.
“At a time when the American people have demanded de-escalation in immigration enforcement, it is not clear why existing tools and tactics are insufficient for the agency.
“The placement of an active-duty Public Affairs officer in the senior leadership of an organization whose credibility depends on its independence from the military chain of command raises serious questions.
“Not only are they excluding Democrats from classified briefings, they're also not having the kind of routine briefings with committee staff on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that have been the hallmark since I got here 18 years ago.
“I am particularly concerned by the apparent absence of a legally binding commitment preventing Saudia Arabia from producing the key materials required to build a nuclear weapon. It is equally concerning that this agreement does not include the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) Additional Protocol, which provides the IAEA with inspection and verification authorities, including undeclared areas where proliferation may be occurring.
“In a joint statement, New Hampshire's congressional delegation said: 'The Democratic National Committee's decision today is wrong for Democrats, wrong for New Hampshire, and wrong for the country. New Hampshire's First in the Nation primary is a tested proving ground in a closely contested swing state that forges better candidates and better presidents — and despite what DNC insiders say, that hasn't changed. Regardless of today's vote, Granite Staters remain committed to the hard work of organizing.'
“Since the fall of the Assad regime, President Ahmed Al-Sharaa and the new Syrian government have demonstrated continued commitment to counterterrorism operations within Syria. The grounds for the SST designation in U.S. law no longer apply and the listing remains a significant barrier to achieving the Administration and congressional priority.
“What we are hearing from our sources is the President does not want to notice the arms sale before he goes to China. Well, what better time to notice it than when he is going to China? Because that sends a very strong message that we are going to be there and China should keep its mitts off of Taiwan.
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