American lawyer and Democratic U.S. representative from New York; chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee (2021–2023); ranking member thereafter
Congress has passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 and President Trump has signed it into law. The law expands sanctions on Russian officials, banks and a "shadow fleet" of tankers, and grants the president authority to impose tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian oil and gas.
The Trump administration has notified Congress of a proposed $2.8bn arms package to Israel that includes 40,000 2,000‑pound bombs. Rep. Gregory Meeks has said he will not clear the transfer, citing "grave, unresolved concerns" about use in densely populated Gaza and Lebanon, but the administration can bypass Congress by declaring an emergency.
A string of congressional actions signals renewed congressional scrutiny of Israel's conduct in Gaza and the West Bank. Democrats push for human rights reporting and accountability, while Republican support for Israel persists ahead of midterms.
The United States has deepened Arctic security ties with Denmark and Greenland while preparing to advance energy and defense cooperation across Iceland, Greece, and Portugal. The trip accompanies scrutiny of ambassador conduct and a renewed focus on LNG exports to Europe.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has delivered a speech at the Acropolis urging Western nations to reclaim classical values, rebuild industry and defence, and pursue an "unapologetic" national power. He has linked the rhetoric to warnings about Iran and called on Europe to strengthen alliances and reindustrialise amid rising geopolitical competition.
The White House is weighing action against Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle amid reports of improper conduct in Athens, with officials signaling potential dismissal as investigations intensify.
The White House has asked Ambassador Guilfoyle to resign after weeks of reports detailing alleged improper conduct, including a claim that she sought a donor’s payment of a $100,000 bill in exchange for access to officials. Rubio defends the ambassador while investigations continue. The move marks the end of a tenure that lasted less than a year.
Nvidia chief Jensen Huang has been asked to testify by multiple congressional committees amid national security concerns tied to alleged Chinese links and former Megaspeed ties. Huang has agreed to appear, with testimony set behind closed doors and potential subpoenas looming as lawmakers push for more transparency on export controls.