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In this April 20, 2021, file photo Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., speaks in Brooklyn Center, Minn., during a news conference at the site of the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright by a police officer during a traffic stop. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)

Omar should be censured for repeated antisemitic remarks

By Kelly Sadler - The Washington Times

In this Dec. 15, 2014, photo, Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi speaks during a press conference in Manama, Bahrain. Saudi state media said Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019, that suspects in the slaying of journalist Jamal Khashoggi have attended their first court hearing. The state-run Saudi Press Agency said that prosecutors plan to seek the death penalty for five of the 11 who were at the hearing. The brief statement did not name the suspects. (AP Photo/Hasan Jamali, File)

Top senators on Foreign Relations Committee seek more information on Jamal Khashoggi killing

By Lauren Toms - The Washington Times

President Donald Trump salutes during a review of troops during a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, April 24, 2018. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) ** FILE **

AUMF update could give Trump green light for Iran attacks, Democrats fear

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times

In this July 13, 2016, file photo, Laurie Holt holds a photograph of her son Joshua Holt at her home, in Riverton, Utah. A secret backchannel has opened up in 2018, between normally hostile Venezuelan and U.S. officials to discuss the possible release of Joshua Holt, jailed for more than 20 months in the volatile South American nation, multiple congressional sources have told the AP. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

Venezuela opens backchannel over jailed American, say U.S. aides

By Joshua Goodman - Associated Press

Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Bob Corker, Tennessee Republican, has announced plans to hold a series of hearings, which could generate headlines that damage the public's view of President Trump. (Associated Press/File)

Bob Corker, Donald Trump feud to fuel foreign policy power plays

By Guy Taylor - The Washington Times

FILE - In this July 27, 2017, file photo, Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback talks to the media during a news conference in Topeka, Kan. The Republican-led Senate Foreign Relations Committee narrowly approved the nomination of Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback to be U.S. ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom on Thursday, Oct. 26. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

Senate panel backs Trump nominee for religious freedom post

By RICHARD LARDNER - Associated Press

Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn., speaks to reporters while heading to vote on budget amendments in Washington in this Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017, file photo. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

Sen. Bob Corker ‘only negative on anything Trump,’ says president before meeting on tax-cut plan

By Sally Persons and Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman testifies during a hearing of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on his nomination to become the U.S. ambassador to Russia, on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017 in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Jon Huntsman, ex-Utah governor, says Moscow’s meddling led to low level of trust

By Richard Lardner - Associated Press

Senate panel approves bill to suspend US aid to Palestinians

By RICHARD LARDNER - Associated Press

In this photo released by official website of the office of the Iranian Presidency, Iran's President Hassan Rouhani speaks in a cabinet meeting in Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, July 26, 2017. Iran's President Hassan Rouhani says his country will respond if U.S. legislation imposing sanctions on people involved in Iran's ballistic missile program becomes law. (Iranian Presidency Office via AP)

House, Senate Republicans reach deal to move sanctions bill

By RICHARD LARDNER - Associated Press

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump walk to their vehicle after visiting MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, Wednesday, June 14, 2017, where House Majority Leader Steve Scalise of La. was taken after being shot in Alexandria, Va., during a Congressional baseball practice. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Cuba policies of Obama may be rolled back under Donald Trump

By Guy Taylor - The Washington Times

Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Md., speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, in this Wednesday, May 24, 2017, file photo. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) ** FILE **

Ben Cardin, key Senate Democrat, to oppose Trump arms deal with Saudi Arabia

By Alex Zietlow - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Jan. 21, 2107 file photo, Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Joseph Dunford greets Defense Secretary Jimn Mattis at the Pentagon. By visiting Japan and South Korea on his first official overseas trip, Mattis is seeking to reinforce key alliances after President Donald Trump’s campaign-trail complaints that defense treaties disadvantaged the United States.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Pentagon boss makes 1st trip to Asia; NKorea plans unclear

By MATTHEW PENNINGTON and ROBERT BURNS - Associated Press

Cardin opposes Tillerson for sec’y of state

Associated Press

Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Md., ranking member on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee questions Secretary of State-designate Rex Tillerson during Tillerson's confirmation hearing before the committee, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Ben Cardin, top Dem on foreign relations committee, to vote no on Rex Tillerson

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

State Department Under Secretary for Political Affairs Thomas Shannon, Jr., testifies at a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, April 5, 2016, on recent Iranian actions and implementation of the nuclear deal. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Obama admin denies plan to open U.S. markets to Iran

By Guy Taylor - The Washington Times

A chastened White House, which threatened vetoes of earlier versions of the bill, said it wasn't "thrilled" but President Obama likely would sign the legislation. (Associated Press)

Senators strike deal to force review of Obama-Iran nukes agreement

By Stephen Dinan and Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez, D-NJ, listens to a question while addressing a gathering Monday, March 23, 2015, in Garwood, N.J. Menendez listened to questions about the possible filing of corruption charges against him. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

Robert Menendez demanded visas for ‘foreign girlfriends’ of campaign donor: Indictment

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Smoke rises from the Syrian city of Kobani, following an airstrike by the US led coalition, seen from a hilltop outside Suruc, on the Turkey-Syria border Monday, Nov. 17, 2014. Kobani, also known as Ayn Arab, and its surrounding areas, has been under assault by extremists of the Islamic State group since mid-September and is being defended by Kurdish fighters. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)

Obama war resolution against Islamic State terrorists keeps Congress waiting

By Jacqueline Klimas - The Washington Times

Assistant Secretary of State Victoria Nuland testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, July 9, 2014, before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing to examine Russia and developments in Ukraine. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Senate committee presses Obama administration on inaction against Russia

By Guy Taylor - The Washington Times