US seeks stronger India ties; will keep pressure over Russian oil: Senator Jim Risch

United States Senator Jim Risch, who leads the influential Foreign Relations Committee, welcomed the US-India trade deal, particularly for its opportunities in the nuclear sector. Despite tensions in the US- India relationship, Risch said Washington still wants a close relationship with India. He also expressed scepticism about a revival in US-Pakistan ties after years of tensions … Read more

How each senator voted on the Iran War Powers resolution

Republican senators rejected a war powers resolution on Wednesday that would have required the Trump administration to seek congressional approval before continuing military action against Iran. One Republican, Kentucky’s Sen. Rand Paul, joined Democrats in voting for the resolution. Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania joined Republicans to vote against it. To the alarm of … Read more

Tim Sheehy-Brian McGinnis: Capitol Police’s big gesture for Senator amid row; Green Party member launches GoFundMe

Montana Senator and former Navy SEAL Tim Sheehy helped throw out a former Marine Brian McGinnis, who was protesting the Iran war at the Capitol. The video of the incident which took place on Wednesday went viral online, and sparked a range of reactions. A protester dressed in a military uniform gets stuck in a … Read more

Senator Tim Sheehy helps throw out anti-war activist Brian McGinnis for protesting Iran conflict at Capitol; video viral

Montana Senator Tim Sheehy, who is also a former Navy SEAL officer, was seen helping the Capitol police throw out an anti-war protestor. The individual, identified as Brian McGinnis, was reportedly protesting the US joining Israel in the attack on Iran. Tim Sheehy was seen helping the Capitol Police remove an anti-war protestor. (Getty Images … Read more