US Senate advances bill to counter foreign influence, hidden lobbying

Senator John Cornyn, one of the bill's lead sponsors, said the measure was intended to shield U.S. policymaking from foreign manipulation.

IANS•Updated: Sep 8, 2026 02:18 AM• 147 views

People stand near the U.S. Capitol building on a cloudy day in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 14, 2026.

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