Jeanne Shaheen tops today’s headlines as a longtime NH senator and former educator pushing for the Biden agenda; in office since 2009, Democratic stalwart.
Israel backed a UN resolution supporting Ukraine's sovereignty, breaking from the US which abstained. The resolution calls for an immediate ceasefire and lasting peace. Meanwhile, the US emphasizes support for Ukraine amid ongoing diplomatic tensions and recent votes reflecting shifting alliances.
Eswatini released Pheap Rom from prison and is in the process of repatriating him to Cambodia. The country has received multiple third-country deportees from the US since July, under a deal worth around $5 million. Rights groups criticize the policy for detaining migrants without charges and poor conditions.
The 60-day War Powers window has reached its end as officials say hostilities have terminated since the April ceasefire, while Democrats press lawmakers to vote on ending or authorizing the conflict. The administration says the clock has paused during the ceasefire, a reading questioned by critics.
The United States has been reviewing its European troop presence amid moves to redeploy 4,000 forces from a rotation planned for Poland. No formal notification to Congress has occurred, and the Pentagon has not issued a public statement. The troop reshuffle follows a broader plan to pull 5,000 troops from Germany, with the aim of encouraging European allies to shoulder more defense responsibilities.
The U.S. has extended for another month a waiver that allows the sale of Russian crude already loaded on tankers, aiming to temper global oil prices as tensions around Iran and Ukraine persist. The move faces criticism that it benefits Moscow’s war effort while maintaining oil supply.