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Senator Shaheen Backs Waltz as U.N. Ambassador Amid Aid Boost

7/25/2025

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Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) cast a pivotal vote in favor of Mike Waltz's nomination as U.N. ambassador, tipping the scales in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. While some raised eyebrows at Waltz's history, Shaheen highlighted his military background. In a significant move, the Trump administration pledged $75 million in aid for Haiti and Nigeria, bolstering crucial humanitarian efforts.

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Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) cast a pivotal vote in favor of Mike Waltz's nomination as U.N. ambassador, tipping the scales in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. While some raised eyebrows at Waltz's history, Shaheen highlighted his military background. In a significant move, the Trump administration pledged $75 million in aid for Haiti and Nigeria, bolstering crucial humanitarian efforts.