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Jeanne Shaheen

Jeanne Shaheen
The latest news and top stories on Jeanne Shaheen. As the first woman elected both a US Governor and a US Senator, she represents New Hampshire in the Senate, a role she has held since 2009. Shaheen previously served as Governor of New Hampshire from 1997 to 2003 and directed Harvard University’s Institute of Politics. Her work in the Senate likely involves foreign relations, armed services, appropriations and small business. She is known for bipartisan efforts, advocating for national defence, women’s rights and fiscal responsibility. Key accomplishments include expanding public kindergarten and healthcare access as Governor, and supporting infrastructure and technology legislation in the Senate.
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US senators visit Taiwan to push defence spending as arms deadlines loom

The trip signals Washington’s frustration with budget impasse, but analysts say real power over Taiwan policy rests with the White House.

Trump says he may tariff countries that don’t back US controlling Greenland

US lawmakers propose US$2.5 billion agency to boost production of rare earths

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Trump plots to buy Greenland, as Nato ally Denmark seethes

The US president has repeatedly refused to rule out using force to seize the Arctic island, but his team says the first option is diplomacy.

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