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OPINION: Jim Risch has just lost the certainty of reelection
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Democrat David Roth to withdraw from Idaho Senate race, leaving independent Todd Achilles to face GOP Sen. Jim Risch
WASHINGTON – Democrat David Roth said Tuesday he will withdraw from the race to represent Idaho in the U.S. Senate, clearing a path for independent candidate Todd Achilles to challenge Sen. Jim Risch, a three-term Republican. Read More
Idaho Democrats think Jim Risch could be beaten, but they aren't sure they want a Democrat to run for Senate
WASHINGTON – Democratic Party leaders in Idaho’s most populous county think they have their best chance in decades to oust an incumbent Republican senator. They just aren’t sure a Democrat is the one to do it. Read More
Idaho Senator Jim Risch cruises to GOP primary win in bid for fourth term
Sen. Jim Risch comfortably won Idaho's GOP primary, moving one step closer to a fourth Senate term. The 83-year-old chairs the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Read More
Senators Risch, Crapo Press for Release of American Held in Russia
Sens. Jim Risch and Mike Crapo marked 2026 Hostage Week by urging the release of Stephen Hubbard, an American wrongfully detained in Russia. Read More
People 'Need an Answer' on How Venezuela Transition Will Work
On Monday's broadcast of the Fox News Channel's "Special Report," Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Sen. James Risch (R-ID) stated that how the | Clips Read More
Idaho Supports Trump’s Aviation Choice - Senator Risch, Confirm Captain Anderson Now
Boise, Idaho, Dec. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Experienced Pilots Advancing Safety (EPAS), a national organization of professional aviators committed to strengthening America’s aviation safety and global leadership, is urging Senator James Risch, Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to advance President Donald J. Trump’s nominee, retired Delta Air Lines Captain Jeff Anderson, for U.S. Ambassador to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Read More
Senate GOP Chair Declines Hearings on Boat Attacks
He has no plans at this time to hold hearings on the Trump administration's recent strikes against suspected drug-running vessels off Venezuela, Senate Foreign Relations Chair James Risch, R-Idaho, said Thursday. Read More
US draws red line for China's aggression toward Taiwan
US Senator James Risch has introduced the Deter PRC Aggression Against Taiwan Act to sanction Chinese entities if Beijing uses force against Taiwan. The bill proposes a joint State-Treasury task force to coordinate sanctions, deter aggression, and support Taiwan amid rising cross-strait tensions. Read More
Canada's border security package welcome but comes late, Republican senator says
WASHINGTON — A prominent Republican senator says Canada’s recent investment in border security — announced in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threat — is tardy but welcome. James Risch, chair of the U.S. Read More