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U.S. Senate approves F-16 sale to Turkey in exchange for not blocking Sweden's NATO accession, despite concerns about Turkey's behavior.

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Senate supplemental receives frosty reception from some members - Roll Call

The Senate supplemental package got a frosty reception from lawmakers in both chambers and across the political spectrum on Monday.

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Senate Foreign Relations approves Lew to be Israel envoy - Roll Call

Senate Foreign Relations Committee backs Jacob J. Lew to be ambassador to Israel at a crucial time for Middle East policy.

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GOP senators criticize Israel envoy nominee over work on Iran deal - Roll Call

Republican senators question the role played in the Iran nuclear deal by the nominee to be U.S. ambassador to Israel.

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Ukraine aid left out of US government funding package, raising questions about future support

Congressional supporters of Ukraine say they won’t give up

The Independent UK

Ukraine aid left out of government funding package, raising questions about future US support

Congressional supporters of Ukraine say they won’t give up after a bill to keep the federal government open excluded President Joe Biden’s request for more security assistance for the war-torn nation

The Independent UK

At the Races: Labor Day blues - Roll Call

The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.

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NATO unity to be tested at Vilnius summit, Ukraine entry biggest challenge

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues with no end in sight, NATO's much-celebrated unity faces fresh strains when leaders gather for their annual summit this week in Vilnius, Lithuania.

France 24

NATO unity will be tested at upcoming summit. Ukraine’s possible entry may be the biggest challenge

Some members prefer allowing Ukraine into the alliance as a stand against Russia. Others fear admitting Ukraine could be seen as a provocation that could enlarge the conflict.

Chicago Sun-Times

NATO's unity will be tested at summit in Vilnius

NATO leaders have celebrated their unity in the face of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK

US senators introduce bill for restoration of Tunisia’s democracy

The legislation acknowledges that President Kais Saied has taken steps to undermine Tunisia’s democratic institutions.

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Risch blocks Hungary arms package over Sweden's stalled NATO bid - Roll Call

Sen. Jim Risch put a hold on an arms export package to pressure Hungary to stop blocking Sweden's NATO admission.

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Lawmakers seek to ease defense export controls to UK, Australia

WASHINGTON — Lawmakers have high expectations for a new trilateral security partnership between the United Kingdom, United States and Australia to significantly boost not only the three allies’ maritime positions in the Indo-Pacific vis-à-vis China but also to accelerate and deepen their collective abilities in next-generation defense technologies.

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Lawmakers seek to ease defense export controls to UK, Australia - Roll Call

Lawmakers want to ease weapons export controls for Australia and the UK but some suspect the administration is dragging its feet.

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US Legislators Call for Imposing Sanctions on Sudanese Military Junta

Congress legislators have criticized the President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Gen.

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Republicans furious at Biden’s Afghanistan review, Democrats mum

A review released by the White House largely blamed former President Trump for chaotic US pullout from Afghanistan.

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Senate votes to repeal two Iraq military authorizations

WASHINGTON — The Senate on Wednesday passed a bill that would repeal two decades-old authorizations to use military force against Iraq after supporters of the legislation had fended off floor efforts to amend it, including proposals that would have singled out Iran as a threat in the Middle East.

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Senate votes to repeal two Iraq military authorizations - Roll Call

The measure would repeal the 2002 and 1991 authorizations to use military force in Iraq, and now goes to the House.

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‘He was a titan in Idaho politics’: Former Idaho Gov. Phil Batt dies

BOISE, Idaho — Longtime Idaho politician Phil Batt, who served as governor from 1995 to 1999, died Saturday on his 96th birthday, according to a statement from Gov. Brad Little.

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Texas Lawmaker Introduces Bill To Cut Funding For The UNRWA To Support Israel

Congressman Chip Roy (R-TX) introduces a bill cutting off funding for the UNRWA supporting terrorism & promoting antisemitism.

Tribune News Service

Sanctions waiver for Syria quake victims brings fears of abuse

WASHINGTON — Years-old sanctions on the Bashar Assad regime are receiving new scrutiny amid efforts to speed delivery of humanitarian aid to the tens of thousands of Syrians injured or displaced by this month’s devastating earthquake.

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Sanctions waiver for Syria quake victims brings fears of abuse - Roll Call

Lawmakers and others are worried about easing sanctions on Syria after a devastating earthquake, fearing abuse of aid funding.

Asharq Al-Awsat

US Congress to Face Iranian Drone Threat

A bipartisan group of US senators has proposed a bill to face the threat of Iranian drones and to strengthen US partnerships in the Middle East. Senators Jim Risch and Bob Menendez, ranking member and chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined in introducing the legislation, which seeks joint…

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Information trickles out about downing of flying objects - Roll Call

“They’re not from outer space,” Sen. Thom Tillis says after all-senators classified briefing about the unidentified objects.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Congress to Enhance ‘Coordinated’ Sanctions Against Tehran

Democrat and Republican senators put forward this week a resolution calling for strengthening US sanctions against Tehran. Sponsored by 33 Senate colleagues, the bipartisan resolution urges the Biden administration to strengthen international efforts to impose additional sanctions on officials and entities responsible for the violent suppression of demonstrations in Iran.…

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