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Shelley Moore Capito

Shelley Moore Capito

United States Senator from West Virginia

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  • Sep 30

    US senators reach bipartisan deal on 417-page bill to accelerate energy project permits

    Key Senate committee leaders agreed on a 417-page proposal to accelerate federal approvals for electricity grids, pipelines, and renewables, scheduling a floor vote after the November midterms.

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  • Jun 2

    Trump backs off $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund after GOP rebellion and court order

    President Trump is reconsidering a controversial $1.776 billion fund to compensate his allies after facing fierce opposition from his own party and a federal court order temporarily halting the program.

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Brussels promises Ukraine a winter shield

EU leaders pledge winter lifeline to Zelensky in Brussels

European leaders welcomed Volodymyr Zelensky in Brussels and pledged a winter package for Ukraine covering energy, air defence and financing. Ursula von der Leyen said the EU is working on a 22nd sanctions package and would not lift sanctions until Russia stops the war.

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  • Settler attacks in the West Bank

    The US State Department condemns "criminal violence by any party" in the West Bank without naming settlers, and backs investigations, a department official tells AFP.

  • EU summit opens in Brussels

    EU leaders task the European Commission with assessing the economic impact of ETS2, rejecting Poland's request for a full delay.

  • French security measures ahead of protests

    French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez says police may use stun grenades if serious violence breaks out during Saturday protests across France.

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The war in Ukraine and its limits

Leaders commissioned funding proposals and rejected asset release, but no package or new aid was agreed.

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