American lawyer and senator from Delaware since 2010
On April 16, 2026, the US Senate has rejected two resolutions led by Senator Bernie Sanders to block $295 million in bulldozer sales and $152 million in bomb sales to Israel. Forty Democrats supported blocking bulldozer sales, and 36 backed blocking bomb sales, but Republicans opposed both measures, defeating them 40-59 and 36-63 respectively. The votes have reflected growing Democratic unease over US military aid amid Israeli actions in Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran.
Afghan evacuees at Camp As-Sayliyah in Qatar have reportedly been told they may be relocated to Congo or return to Afghanistan, as Washington weighs options for resettlement after a long vetting process. Officials say no deal has been finalized, while groups in Doha describe worsening conditions and uncertainty.