Democrats take Senate majority after Warnock wins Georgia run-off

Democratic US Senator Raphael Warnock has defeated Republican challenger Herschel Walker in a Georgia run-off election, according to the Associated Press news agency, ensuring his party an outright majority in the Senate for the rest of President Joe Biden’s term.

China Slams US Senate Bill Supporting Taiwan's Defense - Tasnim News Agency

China accused the US of violating its commitment to the “One China” principle and interfering in internal Chinese affairs Thursday, after the US Senate Foreign Relations committee approved a new bill that could significantly increase American defense support for Taiwan.

Biden Expresses Hope That Senate Will Consider Impeachment Among Other Urgent Issues - UrduPoint

US President-elect Joe Biden has expressed hope that the Senate will consider the impeachment of outgoing President Donald Trump among other urgent issues.

Georgia election: Democrats on course for Senate control - BBC News

The Democratic Party of US President-elect Joe Biden is on the verge of taking control of the Senate as results come in from two elections in Georgia.

US gov't to shut down at midnight

The U.S. government is to shut down at midnight as Senate went into recess and missed a midnight deadline to pass a short-term funding bill.

IRAN: JCPOA violation by a member can't be reciprocated by violation, unilaterally

Deputy Chief of Staff of the President for Political Affairs Hamid Aboutalebi said on Friday that if the JCPOA is a multi-lateral commitment, its violation by one of the signatories cannot be reciprocated by violation and unilaterally.

Iran says it will respond to US sanctions renewal

Renewal of US sanctions for 10 years is in violation of nuclear agreement, Iran charges
Iran said on Friday that Congress's decision to renew US sanctions for 10 years was a violation of last year's nuclear agreement and promised an "appropriate" response.

US Senate renews Iran sanction law, White House says will 'take a look'

The US Senate Thursday voted without objection to extend an Iran sanctions law for 10 more years, to which the White House said it will "take a look"

Republicans retain control of House of Representatives

Republicans will retain control of the House of Representatives, US broadcasters project.