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Democratic US senators demand immediate hearings on Iran war
By Richard CowanWASHINGTON, March 9 (Reuters) - Six Democrats in the U.S. Senate on Monday said they are embarking on an intensified campaign for public hearings on the Iran war, with top Trump administration officials testifying under oath and to take steps to interrupt regular Senate business if Republicans resist.Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey told reporters that the senior Democrats on the Foreign Relations and Armed Services committees have made the requests to Republican chairmen James Risch and Roger Wicker, respectively. 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