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Cruz Ties Somalia Ambassador Nominee's Confirmation to Somaliland
Sen. Ted Cruz says a State Department nominee's confirmation depends on following Trump's guidance on Somaliland. Read the full story for all the details. Read More
Senate Foreign Relations Will Examine Pending Nominations
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee sets a November 10, 2026 hearing on pending nominations. Read more on who chairs the panel and why it matters. Read More
Idaho: And The Winner Is
Jim Risch wins the 2026 Idaho U.S. Senate race over independent Todd Achilles. Get county-by-county results and what the election means for Senate control. Read More
Jim Risch wins fourth term in Idaho Senate race
Idaho Sen. Jim Risch (R) has won a fourth term on Capitol Hill, Decision Desk HQ projects. Risch, the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, defeated Independent Todd Achilles to hold on to his seat. The incumbent was first elected to the Senate in 2008 after serving as lieutenant gover Read More
Idaho Republican Sen. Jim Risch Leads Fake Independent by Nearly 30 Points
Idaho GOP Sen. Jim Risch leads his nearest competitor in the U.S. Senate race by 27 points, according to an internal poll. Read More
Opinion: Whatever Donald Trump wants, Risch will not oppose
Sen. Jim Risch once called Russia's invasion of Ukraine "a premeditated and flagrant act of war." He called Putin "a madman." He traveled to Kyiv, met with President Zelenskyy, introduced Read More
OPINION: Why would anyone ask Jim Risch that question?
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Jim Risch calls for Iran war to end as rising costs take center stage in Idaho Senate race
WASHINGTON – The Idaho Republican who leads the Senate Foreign Relations Committee said Thursday the U.S. war with Iran must end to help bring down high costs for Americans, as President Donald Trump appeared to recognize the conflict hurts his party’s chances in the Nov. 3 elections. Read More
In letter, VP Vance says Dems are 'prepared to pour millions...
VP says Dems are hoping voters will 'underestimate the threat' of Jim Risch's challenger, Todd Achilles Read More
Achilles says his campaign is on the rise
The independent candidate now the only prominent challenger to Idaho Sen. Jim Risch in November’s election Read More
US Senate introduces bipartisan Tibet Act to strengthen ties with Tibetan people
The legislation was introduced by Senators Jeff Merkley, Democrat from Oregon, and Jim Risch, Republican from Idaho. Senators Tim Kaine, Todd Young, Jacky Rosen, and Rick Scott joined as original co-sponsors. According to the Phayul report, the Senate bill is the companion legislation to H.R. 8982, which was introduced in the House of Representatives in May by Representatives Jim McGovern and Michael McCaul. Read More
Bill in US Senate to ensure support to Tibetan cause beyond lifetime of Dalai Lama
Senators Jeff Merkley, a Democrat from Oregon and Jim Risch, a Republican from Idaho, introduced the Assuring the Future of Tibet Act (AFTA) in the US Senate recently. Read More
US Senate introduces Assuring the Future of Tibet Act, backs Tibetan people's right to self-determination
The legislation, introduced by Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Jim Risch (R-ID), has been co-sponsored by Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Todd Young (R-IN), Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Rick Scott (R-FL). Read More
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