Official account for U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee | Ranking Member @SenatorShaheen
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As @SenatorShaheen and @SFRCdems lay out in our new report, the Trump Admin's cuts to our diplomatic infrastructure have undermined America's ability to compete with China.
Congress must act quickly to reverse the damage and preserve America's ability to lead and compete.
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The Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle U.S. government agencies and fire federal workers could cost taxpayers more than $19 billion, Senate Democrats argue in a new report. wapo.st/4klBl8P
📢 BREAKING: Today, @SenatorShaheen and @SFRCDems released a damning report documenting at least $22 billion in potential waste and abuse of taxpayer dollars stemming from the Trump Administration’s foreign policy.
🔗 Read the full report: foreign.senate.gov/press/dem…
“Heartbroken by today’s Italian @euforbih Chinook crash near Brčko, Bosnia and Herzegovina. I had the privilege of flying aboard it two weeks ago. My thoughts are with all affected, their families and the @Esercito and EUFOR personnel serving the mission.” -@SenatorShaheen
NEW!! An Italian Army CH-47F Chinook serving with EUFOR crashed near Brčko in northern Bosnia, killing four and injuring 11.
All casualties are EUFOR personnel.
slobodnaevropa.org/a/eufor-b…
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Eight months into @POTUS’s war with Iran and no clear end in sight, more than $47 billion in taxpayer dollars have been spent—driving costs through the roof for American families.
The American people want an end to this war, but the President couldn't seem to care less.
The cost of the Iran war has risen to an estimated $47 billion, according to an estimate from the U.S. military's Central Command obtained by CBS News. cbsn.ws/4BwB8pA
“328 Ukrainian civilians were killed last month by Russia, according to the @UN. @POTUS should be putting real pressure on Putin, not rolling out the red carpet on U.S. soil for his cronies.” -@SenatorShaheen
📖 @business: bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
"Granting Moscow the ability to freely sell Russian diesel in global markets damages America’s security interests and is a betrayal of the people of Ukraine, who are defending themselves against Russia’s murderous, illegal war," the lawmakers wrote.
🔗 foreign.senate.gov/press/dem…
Today, @SenatorShaheen led a group of bipartisan Senators in congratulating Serbia’s Student List movement on winning a parliamentary majority, and they commended the ruling party’s acceptance of the results.
🔗 Full statement: foreign.senate.gov/press/dem…
"The American people have made their position clear: stand with Ukraine and get tough on Russia. Instead of siding with the American people, @POTUS is choosing to bow down to Putin. Now is the time to ramp up pressure on Putin to end this war." -@SenatorShaheen
As Russia’s war in Ukraine continues, Council polling finds the US public remains supportive of sending military and economic aid to Kyiv and in favor of boosting sanctions against Moscow.
Explore the data ➡️ bit.ly/3W0eVA3
ALT a bar chart of US views on the Russia-Ukraine war
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"Successful foreign policy prevents conflicts and disasters from reaching our shores."
- @SenatorShaheen, Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today in Manchester at a USGLC and @NHWAC event honoring her three decades of leadership advancing American diplomacy and effective international assistance.
Read more: usglc.org/newsroom/usglc-hon…
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“We've got to think about how we heal the divisions in America, how we work together, and how we move this country forward."
-@SenatorShaheen on the importance of bipartisanship and her own work across the aisle with @SenatorRisch on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
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America’s leadership abroad has a direct impact on Granite Staters here at home.
It was great to join @USGLC and @WorldAffairsNH to discuss the challenges facing U.S. foreign policy and the importance of American leadership on the world stage.
Read the report that laid the groundwork for new @60Minutes reporting on the cost of the Trump Administration's secret third country deportation deals ➡️ foreign.senate.gov/press/dem…
Texas dad deported by ICE to Ghana was then forced to go to Mali, a country that's unsafe for him, he says cbsn.ws/4yErJcQ
“Glad to see the well overdue return of @MariaCorinaYA to Venezuela. This is an encouraging step forward. The Trump Administration and the Delcy Rodríguez regime must now ensure her safety and swiftly advance toward elections and a democratic transition.” -@SenatorShaheen
After more than 10 months in exile, Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel laureate María Corina Machado has returned home.
"I am here. With you," Machado announced on X Sunday morning shortly before other members of the opposition confirmed her arrival without providing details. cnn.it/4slYBFE
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Excellent news! The U.S. must continue to press the Venezuelan regime to ensure her safety and take concrete steps toward free and fair elections in Venezuela as soon as possible. Venezuelans have the right to decide their country’s future.
María Corina Machado, the Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace laureate, has returned to Venezuela after more than 10 months in exile, the Venezuelan opposition movement said. wapo.st/4sHOFH3
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Exclusive: Democrats lay groundwork to probe Trump's diesel deal axios.com/2026/10/26/democra…
“Last night, the people spoke in one of the world’s largest democracies. Congratulations to Brazilian President Lula on his reelection, and I encourage all to respect the electoral process.” -@SenatorShaheen
Breaking News: Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva defeated Flávio Bolsonaro to stay president of Brazil, halting the right’s march in Latin America. Follow live updates. nyti.ms/4iFMwIg
“Congratulations to Student List for their election victory in Serbia. I also credit President Vucic for accepting the election results, and I call on all parties to commit to peaceful transfer of power.“ -@SenatorShaheen
Serbia’s ex-president Vučić concedes defeat to Student List in parliamentary poll ft.trib.al/tYPi4Od
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American leadership abroad is critical to protecting our national security and strengthening our alliances.
It was great joining UNH’s 2026 Security Forum today to discuss the challenges facing our country and the importance of our next generation of foreign policy leaders.
ICYMI: @SenatorShaheen sat down with @ForeignPolicy to talk about her storied career, navigating President Trump’s second term and the future of bipartisanship in America.
Read the article and see highlights ⬇️
foreign.senate.gov/press/dem…
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“There has not been a president who has been more beneficial for China than Donald Trump.” - @cafreeland