Washington Senators

Troy Jackson, a senior Maine lawmaker and Senate President, has apologized for comments he made about Jewish Mainers' views of the Gaza war. The remarks drew criticism for singling out Jewish residents' perspectives on the conflict, prompting the public apology reported by The Washington Post.

Ukraine says it will present a 'wish list' of new sanctions against Russia under legislation championed by US Senator Lindsey Graham. The list is expected to outline measures Kyiv wants Washington and its allies to impose on Moscow as pressure builds for tougher action over the war.

The US Senate has voted down a measure that would have opened an investigation into alleged human rights abuses by Israel. The rejection means no formal probe will proceed. The vote lands amid ongoing debate in Washington over US support for Israel and scrutiny of its conduct, with critics expressing disappointment and supporters backing the outcome.

US senators have struck an agreement on construction permitting reform just before lawmakers leave Washington ahead of the elections. The deal focuses on speeding up approval processes for building and infrastructure projects, a long-running point of contention between parties. With campaigns heating up, the agreement is being framed as a rare bipartisan achievement, though details of its scope and implementation remain limited.

The US Senate has voted down a measure that would have required a report on Israeli violence in the West Bank. The rejection means the US government will not be tasked with compiling such an assessment for now. The vote lands amid ongoing debate in Washington over US policy toward Israel and conditions in the occupied territories, with critics of the measure citing concerns about singling out an ally while supporters argued for transparency.