Shaheen to Retire From Senate When Term Ends in 2 Years

Senate Foreign Relations Committee ranking member Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., announced March 12 that she won't seek reelection to a fourth Senate term in 2026. “It’s just time,” said Shaheen, 78. Her recent efforts have included advocating for sanctions in response to the Republic of Georgia’s crackdown on political dissent (see 2412020009). She also has proposed legislation that could lead to sanctions on Chinese entities that finance the fentanyl trade (see 2503100016).