"If this administration is serious about putting 'America first,' it must invest in our diplomatic corps and national security experts—not erode the institutions that protect our interests." -@SFRCdems on recent @StateDept personnel cuts. Read ⬇️.

"Russia's continued attacks on Odesa and Ukrainian ports should serve as a five-alarm fire," said @SenatorShaheen. "In addition to the innocent lives taken, the Kremlin's attacks on port infrastructure reveal its desire to destroy Ukraine's economy. Putin does not want peace.".

"Last week Russia hit Ukrainian cities with 500 drones and missiles. A few days later it fired another 500 at Kyiv. Russia has a consistent Ukraine policy: Take advantage of U.S. hesitation to kill Ukrainians. We need a consistent policy too: Support Ukraine." -@SenatorShaheen.

As President Trump re-ignites his senseless trade war and drives up costs for American consumers, @SenatorShaheen and @RonWyden are leading an amicus brief challenging the Trump Admin's abuse of emergency powers to impose tariffs. Read to learn more ⬇️.

.@SenatorShaheen said she is glad to see "President Trump seems to be finally coming to his senses" after Russia executed the largest-ever aerial bombardment of Ukraine last night, killing innocent civilians. "The time for action is now," she says.⬇️.

"The President's reckless tariff agenda has caused economic chaos and raised prices for families and businesses across the country at a moment in which the cost of living is far too high," @SenatorShaheen told @thehill. Read more ⬇️.

It's clear the Taliban have undertaken a systematic campaign to remove women from Afghan society—eliminating education for girls and forbidding women from appearing in public. A country that undertakes such gender persecution will never be safe for women and girls.

90% of Syrians live below the poverty line and the majority are food insecure. As the United States lifts sanctions, we must restart critical humanitarian assistance to foster stability and prevent extremists from manipulating vulnerable people.

"Pleased that @POTUS reversed his pause of Ukraine's air defense deliveries. But the devil is in the details. Reports of partial deliveries only partially defend Ukrainian civilians. Ukraine needs consistency in its support. Not stop-start whim-based assistance." -@SenatorShaheen.

"I'm pleased to see @SecRubio lifted additional restrictions on Syria's new authorities this week. This is a critical step towards removing the barriers preventing Syria's recovery from decades of war and instability." -@SenatorShaheen.

Nhat sleeps on the floor of an overcrowded 29-person cell where he is barred from receiving outside medical care or getting family visits. He must be released and reunited with his daughter and USAGM must resume required support for @RadioFreeAsia.

As the US Agency for Global Media withholds Congressionally appropriated funds for @RadioFreeAsia, advocacy for their jailed journalists—like Nhat—has been disrupted. The Trump Administration and USAGM are playing directly into the hands of those who seek to stifle free speech.

"This week, I'm proud to highlight @RadioFreeAsia journalist Truong Duy Nhat, who was abducted in Thailand and sent to Vietnam against his will. It's clear those who took away Nhat's freedom feel threatened by the truth. Nhat's blog posts are not a crime." -@SenatorShaheen.

The continued detention of @Succes_MASRA in Chad is beyond appalling, and his release should be immediate. The jailing of opposition figures undermines prospects of democracy and transparency in a country that has clamored for change. His case is being closely monitored.

.@SenatorShaheen is pleased that @POTUS appears to have reversed "the dangerous and shortsighted decision made by @SecDef and @USDPColby," however it's unfortunate that last week's decision sent the wrong message and came with "a tragic human cost.". More⬇️

"The Kremlin’s decision to recognize the Taliban is a disgrace," said @SenatorShaheen. "The Taliban continue to subject Afghan women and girls to atrocious repression and persecution. Russia should not be rewarding this oppression.".

"President Trump promised an end to the war in Ukraine on Day One of his Administration, and nearly six months later it is clear that he continues to be played by President Putin, as evidenced by today's call," said @SenatorShaheen. Her full statement ⬇️.

RT @SenatorShaheen: After a positive meeting between President Trump and President Zelensky at the @NATO Summit, it's distressing to see th….

RT @SenatorShaheen: As Ukraine is pummeled by Russian drones, this is the worst time to be cutting back on the weapons they need to defend….

As the Trump Administration touts a deal between DRC and Rwanda, it has left victims of rape without access to care in Eastern DRC—a conflict where sexual violence is rampant. Victims will require life-long care for HIV infections that could have been avoided with USAID's help.