Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman
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Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman
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News and updates from the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman, Sen. Jim Risch, R-Idaho.

The sovereignty of our hemisphere is non-negotiable. We are deeply concerned by China’s targeted economic pressure after the Balboa & Cristóbal terminals decision. We stand in solidarity with Panama. Any attempts to undermine Panama’s sovereignty are a threat to us all. state.gov/releases/offic…



Even before its handpicked “independent” commission began work, Tanzania’s government rushed to blame vague “foreign” actors for the bloodshed. It has offered no credible explanation for its own election-related crackdown, including why Christian leaders were singled out for deadly attacks and abductions. Those responsible for persecuting these Christians must be held to account. breitbart.com/africa/2025/12…


Iran’s attacks in the Strait of Hormuz are an assault on the world’s economy. Nearly 100 countries — including the Gulf nations Iran has attacked — came together this morning to condemn Iran’s actions.



Today, Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctioned Cambodian senator Kok An—who controls a network of compounds in his country that target Americans with digital asset scams—along with 28 affiliated individuals and entities. home.treasury.gov/news/press-rel…





Hezbollah’s killing of a French service member in southern Lebanon, only days after Israel agreed to a ceasefire, is a critical test for the Lebanese Armed Forces. Congress should not support the LAF unless it acts to disarm Hezbollah completely — and immediately.

The Trump Administration is sanctioning five individuals and entities fueling the Sudan conflict. We urge a humanitarian truce, an end to external financial and military support, and a return to civilian-led, unified governance in Sudan.


The State Department is restricting U.S. visas for individuals from countries in our hemisphere who support our adversaries in undermining America’s interests in our region. Under the newly expanded policy, we have already taken action against 26 individuals in several countries. The Trump Administration continues to work for the American people and to promote our region’s safety and prosperity.

Scoop: U.S. suggests Cuba complicit in helping Russia fight Ukraine trib.al/iv2io3P


