House Foreign Affairs Committee Democrats
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House Committee responsible for foreign policy legislation and oversight | Ranking Member (RM) Gregory W. Meeks
Trump’s “peace through strength” hasn’t provided peace, but has depleted our military stockpiles, cost American taxpayers billions, and weakened the United States. His chaotic war of choice in Iran has been an utter failure. www.reuters.com/world/us-has...
EXCLUSIVE: US has used 'virtually all' of its long-range precision missiles during Iran war, sources say
The degree to which the military is running out of ATACMS and Precision Strike Missiles has not been previously reported.
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Rubio fired 1,300 seasoned pros for no reason; handed a sole‑source hiring deal to a company chosen for its ideological bent, and now the Department can’t even put African countries in the right place on a map. Great job. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/30/u...
State Department Map Mislabels African Countries at AIDS Conference
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New tariffs on the EU and Canada won't stop forced labor in Xinjiang. This is a transparent attempt to resurrect tariffs that already expired or were struck down by the Supreme Court. It's Americans who will continue to pay the price. www.npr.org/2026/07/24/n...
U.S. allies hit with new tariffs object to Trump's forced labor claims
Australia and the European Union were among U.S. trade partners who criticized the tariffs.
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🚨🚨 Ranking Member @meeks.house.gov today introduced a bipartisan Resolution that would compel Speaker Johnson to file a lawsuit to enforce his War Powers Resolution requiring Trump to cease hostilities with Iran, which passed both the House and Senate.
Republicans just voted to give Trump and Hegseth another $73 billion to continue dropping bombs in Iran, after they’ve already burned through at least $38 billion on their reckless and illegal war. $111 billion on war. $0 on healthcare. Republican Priorities. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/22/u...
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RM @meeks.house.gov: I have deep concerns about a potential US–Saudi civilian nuclear agreement as reported, which would significantly erode existing nonproliferation standards. Any agreement must include appropriate limits on enrichment and reprocessing as well as the IAEA Additional Protocol.
Exclusive | Trump Approves Landmark Nuclear Deal With Saudi Arabia in Big Win for Kingdom
The deal could mean large profits for American companies but also is likely to raise concerns about nuclear proliferation in the Middle East.
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Even as one war of choice spirals out of the Trump admin's control, Rubio's State Department appears to be crafting baseless propaganda as a pretext for another reckless, unauthorized military intervention in Cuba. wapo.st/44DqIp5
State Dept. again deems Cuba a threat amid talk of U.S. push for regime change
A State Department report warns of Cold War-era subversion plots by Cuba, though in far more dire terms that those employed by intelligence officials over the years.
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Trump’s tariff abuse is doing real damage to the US economy and our global standing. It’s done nothing to advance our interests and has only raised costs. Congress should not gift him more power to bully our allies with tariffs, as the Senate Russia bill would in its current form.
Trump to Impose 50% Tariff on Many Canadian Goods (Gift Article)
The administration will use an untested legal provision to put significant duties on Canadian exports, reigniting a clash with one of America’s biggest trading partners.
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Trump appears to be good at one thing: Losing wars, including trade ones with China. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Trump’s Aides See China Cheating on Trade, But Shun Reprisal
Within President Donald Trump’s trade team, two sobering conclusions are emerging: China is cheating on its trade deal. And the US isn’t going to do much about it.
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RM Meeks stands with AFGE, AFSA & the more than 1,300 dedicated civil & foreign service employees fired by Trump & Rubio last year—some of America's best & brightest working to advance US national security every day. Their firing was unjust & self-defeating. Democrats will fight for accountability.
RMr @meeks.house.gov met with Romanian FM Oana Toiu and reaffirmed his unwavering support for NATO, the US-Romania bilateral relationship, and maintaining U.S. commitments to Europe. The leaders also discussed strengthening cultural and economic ties between the American and Romanian peoples.
The Trump admin tried to hide the fact it wasted $10M in taxpayer-funded family planning supplies, sowing chaos and denying aid to millions. Rep. @meeks.house.gov' Saving Lives & Taxpayer Dollars Act would stop Trump from wasting taxpayer money and depriving those in need of aid. wapo.st/4ppfvlo
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RM @meeks.house.gov and HFAC Democrats met with Gulf Cooperation Council Ambassadors to discuss the war in Iran, its impact on the region, and opportunities for de-escalation. The Ranking Member emphasized the importance of the GCC partnership and of finding a diplomatic solution to the conflict.
RM @meeks.house.gov met with Jordanian FM Ayman Safadi and Amb Dina Kawar. The leaders discussed the war with Iran, the humanitarian crisis in the West Bank and Gaza, and Lebanon. The RM expressed his appreciation for Jordan's continued role in advancing peace and security in the Middle East.
1/ The RSF continues to commit mass atrocities across Sudan—armed and funded by the UAE. @meeks.house.gov continues to hold US arms sales to any party fueling this conflict. The US must do everything it can to end this war and humanitarian crisis. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/11/o...
Opinion | Let’s Name the Country That’s Financing Mass Murder (Gift Article)
Hundreds of thousands of people in Sudan are bracing for their city to be overrun by a militia notorious for committing atrocities.
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This is the result of Trump's incompetent foreign policy — reckless tariffs, a war of choice in Iran, and rampant corruption. The United States is increasingly isolated, and in much of the world, losing the great power competition to China. www.pewresearch.org/global/2026/...
People in Many Countries Now View China More Positively Than the U.S.
Views of China have improved recently while views of the U.S. have worsened, to the point where China is now seen more positively than the U.S. in most countries surveyed.
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1/ Ranking Member @meeks.house.gov and bipartisan Members of the Committee met with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi at the U.S. Capitol. The lawmakers discussed regional developments, including the war with Iran and the future of the U.S.-Iraq relationship.
Even as the Trump admin guts the vital offices and programs that once combated violence and extremism of all forms, it hosts a so-called international conference focused exclusively on left-wing political extremism. Politicizing counterterrorism work undermines U.S. national security.
US will focus counterterrorism efforts on left-wing groups, Rubio says
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday said the U.S. would focus international counterterrorism efforts on "far-left terror," telling officials from more than 60 countries that leftist violence h...
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Venezuelans went from one unaccountable ruler to two—neither elected by or reflecting the will of the Venezuelan people. Rubio should be working to free the hundreds of political prisoners still being held, not swapping texts and selfies with their captor. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/11/u...
How Marco Rubio Is Running Venezuela From Afar (Gift Article)
The secretary of state effectively controls Venezuela’s finances, the distribution of its natural resources and its government. His grip on the country is a vivid manifestation of American power in th...
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Ranking Member @meeks.house.gov issued the following statement raising serious concerns with the Senate’s Russia sanctions bill:
Trump and Rubio dismantled early-detection networks in DRC that could have minimized this latest Ebola outbreak—and now won’t let affected Americans in DRC come home right away. Shouldn't the American government take care of Americans instead of forcing third countries to do so?
EXCLUSIVE: US to block citizens in Congo from immediate travel home, citing Ebola
The Trump administration is blocking American citizens in the Democratic Republic of Congo from traveling to the U.S. on commercial flights, according to a White House official, who said the steps w...
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Congress already spoke on a bipartisan and bicameral basis with the passage of @meeks.house.gov' War Powers Resolution: this war must end. Trump can't erase months of a war he promised would last just 4-5 weeks by filing a new war powers notification. www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
Trump sends Congress formal notice that Iran conflict has resumed
U.S. President Donald Trump has sent Congress formal notification that hostilities against Iran resumed on July 7, a letter his administration sees as opening a new 60-day window to use the military ...
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RM @meeks.house.gov: It shouldn’t be controversial to take a principled stand against criminalizing the LGBTQI+ community. The Trump admin's continued abandonment of America's longstanding policies and values in support of human rights is disgraceful. www.wsj.com/world/africa...
In About-Face, Trump Administration Drops Opposition to Africa’s Antigay Laws
The U.S. has been silent on a law passed in Ghana last month in a sharp shift from the Biden years.
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Ranking Member @meeks.house.gov issued a statement on the 1-year anniversary of the Trump administration’s firing of 1,350 civil and foreign service employees without cause:
"When we say forever war, this is what we mean and exactly why Congress acted. Lawmakers from both parties already voted to end Trump’s disastrous war of choice against Iran." - @meeks.house.gov
Seung Min Kim@seungminkim1.bsky.social · 4w agoANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Trump says after launching new strikes on Iran that ceasefire is 'over' but says negotiations can continue.
"Welcomed speaking to Oman's Ambassador to the U.S. to provide my thanks for Oman's role in advancing peace in the Gulf and stability in the Strait of Hormuz. I look forward to working with Oman and other GCC partners towards a more peaceful & prosperous Gulf." - @meeks.house.gov
When foreign leaders buy off justice systems, the State Department rightly condemns it. Meanwhile, Trump's doing exactly that: $2 million buys the wealthy and well-connected a "Get Out of Jail Free" card. That's corruption, plain and simple. www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
The White House Considers Granting 250 Pardons for the Nation’s Birthday
The idea has set off a frenzy of appeals for clemency.
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Statement from Ranking Member @meeks.house.gov following yesterday’s briefing by Secretary Rubio and Steve Witkoff on the administration’s MOU with Iran:
RM @meeks.house.gov: Moves by Ugandan officials to silence the press and human rights advocates directly undermine Ugandan democracy. The government must immediately end arbitrary detentions and attacks on media outlets. www.reuters.com/world/africa...
Uganda's military chief orders shutdown of two major media outlets
Uganda's military chief, who is also the president's son, said on Sunday he had ordered the closure of two leading media outlets, declaring that he did "not believe in a free press".
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