Jim Risch
RomaniapoliticianMaleb. 19436.8Global Dominance: 0.00%Jim Risch is a prominent American politician serving as the junior United States Senator from Idaho since 2009. A member of the Republican Party, he has held various leadership roles, including chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Risch is known for his strong stance on national security and international relations, often advocating for a robust U.S. foreign policy. His recent appearance in the news was due to his participation in a flight to Germany alongside Secretary of State Marco Rubio, which had to return to Washington due to a technical malfunction.
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Senator Jim Risch chaired the committee that approved the bill seeking a review of bilateral relations between the US and Tanzania.
US Senate advances Tanzania bill with emphasis on reforms
Tanzania· 2026-06-19
Jim Risch's reactions were deemed appropriate in light of the incident.
România a optat pentru dialog informal în loc de Articolul 4 NATO. George Râpă: „Oana Țoiu s-a antepronunțat înaintea CSAT, un gest neloial”Romania· 2026-06-01
Jim Risch is a U.S. Senator who condemned the drone incident and called for a concrete response.
De ce evită Casa Albă un răspuns direct după cel mai grav incident din România? Explicațiile analiștilor privind strategia administrației TrumpRomania· 2026-05-31
Jim Risch condemned the incident in Galați, calling it an unacceptable violation of Romanian airspace.
Reacție dură de la vârful Senatului SUA după incidentul de la Galați: „Nu vom ceda un centimetru din NATO. Suntem alături de România”Romania· 2026-05-31
He raised the issue with senior Senate Foreign Relations Committee colleagues Republican Sen. Jim Risch and Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen and former Sen. Robert Menendez in 2019.
Analysis: While MAGA faces challenges at home, Rubio seeks to export it abroad
United States· 2026-02-17
Jim Risch is running for re-election and would finish his term at age 89 if successful.
Đề xuất giới hạn tuổi làm dậy sóng chính trường Mỹ
Vietnam· 2026-02-09
US senator Jim Risch criticized the delays in Taiwan's defense budget.
US senators criticize defense budget delays
Taiwan· 2026-02-07
Jim Risch, the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairperson, criticized Muhoozi for his statements and suggested a reevaluation of US-Uganda relations.
'You've crossed the red line!' US rebukes Muhoozi after controversial tweets
Kenya· 2026-01-31
Senator Jim Risch warned that General Muhoozi's actions violated diplomatic protocol and could undermine bilateral relations.
US warns Uganda over General Muhoozi’s tweets, signals review of security tiesTanzania· 2026-01-31
Idaho Republican Sen. Jim Risch planned to open the hearing by lauding Trump and Rubio for making Americans safer with the military actions in and around Venezuela.
Rubio to warn that U.S. is ready to use force if Venezuela’s new leaders stray from goals
Canada· 2026-01-28
Senator Jim Risch is a Republican who chairs the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and has called for possible sanctions against Ugandan leaders.
Ugandan opposition leader eludes arrest as manhunt grips countryCanada· 2026-01-27
Jim Risch, a U.S. Republican senator, criticized South Africa's decision to host the naval exercise.
Iran defies pressure to withdraw from BRICS military exerciseCanada· 2026-01-14
Senator Jim Risch is one of the Republican senators who signed the letter to Trump.
Сенатори США закликали Трампа конфіскувати російські активи для допомоги Україні
Ukraine· 2025-12-19
Jim Risch is a U.S. Senator from Idaho who supports the repeal of the Jackson-Vanik amendment.
США предлагают отменить торговые барьеры с Казахстаном
Kazakhstan· 2025-11-11
Senator Jim Risch defended Trump's authority as commander-in-chief regarding military actions.
US Senate blocks resolution that would have kept Trump from striking Venezuela
Guyana· 2025-11-07
Jim Risch, a Republican Senator, criticized Biya's government for its handling of the election and its treatment of political opponents.
Cameroon security forces killed 48 in election protests, UN sources sayTanzania· 2025-11-04
Jim Risch is a Republican senator who heads the Senate foreign relations committee.
Pressure mounts on UAE to halt arms sales to Sudanese militiaCanada· 2025-10-31
Senator Jim Risch urged the Trump administration to designate the RSF as a terrorist organization.
טבח המוני במחלקת היולדות: 2,000 נרצחו בעיר שהעולם הפקיר
Israel· 2025-10-29
Jim Risch asked questions during León's confirmation hearing.
El nuevo embajador de Trump en España azuza la polémica por el gasto militar: “Es un grave error. No solo preocupa al presidente, también al Congreso” | Internacional
Spain· 2025-10-23
Jim Risch is the Republican committee chair on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
Albanese defends US ambassador after Trump clash
Australia· 2025-10-21
Sen. Jim Risch is part of Idaho’s GOP-led congressional delegation that was left in the dark about Qatar’s dealings.
How Qatar became Trump’s key ally in his Middle East peace effortsUnited States· 2025-10-19
Sen. Jim Risch defended the strikes, stating Trump is 'doing exactly what he should be doing.'
At least one US military strike on alleged drug trafficking boat in Caribbean targeted ColombiansUnited States· 2025-10-16
Mr. Carney also met Tuesday with Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Republican Senator Jim Risch.
Trump says U.S. in ‘natural conflict’ with Canada over cars, steelCanada· 2025-10-07
US Senator Jim Risch of Idaho said his 'deter PRC aggression against Taiwan act' would create a task force to identify targets for economic measures against China.
US senator to propose bill to deter BeijingTaiwan· 2025-10-04
Aides to Senator Jim Risch, the committee's Republican chairman, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Trump plans 'America First' foreign aid funding shift, document showsTanzania· 2025-09-25Jim Risch is the chairman of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee who voiced support for Taiwan.
US Congress calls for Taiwan voice in ICAO, UNGATaiwan· 2025-09-20
Jim Risch, a Republican senator from Idaho, is the chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee and co-sponsored a bipartisan bill to transfer frozen Russian assets to Ukraine every 90 days.
Сенаторы в США предложили передавать Киеву активы России каждые 90 дней — РБК
Russia· 2025-09-20
Jim Risch is a U.S. Senator who is part of a group issuing a statement about Russian interference in Moldova's elections.
Senatori americani, declarație cu referire la ingerințelor Rusiei în parlamentarele din R. Moldova – Ziarul de Gardă
Moldova· 2025-09-19
Jim Risch is the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee presenting a new bill to expand sanctions against Russia.
FT узнала о планах сенаторов США усилить давление на Россию — РБКRussia· 2025-09-19
Jim Risch criticized the Democrats for delaying Trump's nominees.
Embajadora designada por Trump para Costa Rica supera primer filtro en el Senado estadounidense ¿Qué sigue?
Costa Rica· 2025-09-19
