Nearly Unanimous Senate Decision Stuns Everyone — Including Trump. In a political climate known for division, the U.S. Senate delivered a shock on Thursday: a sweeping 88-2 vote in favor of a bill aimed at curbing foreign influence in American elections — and even Donald Trump didn’t see it coming. The new legislation enforces strict rules on foreign lobbying, demands full disclosure of foreign funds behind political advertisements, and imposes tough criminal penalties for violations, including asset seizures and multi-year prison sentences.
In a rare display of bipartisanship, the U.S. Senate passed a landmark bill Thursday by an overwhelming 88-2 vote, aimed at curbing foreign influence in American elections—catching even Donald Trump off guard. The legislation enforces strict rules on foreign lobbying, requires full disclosure of foreign funding behind political ads, and imposes severe criminal penalties, including […] More








