Dianne Feinstein
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Russia probe: Senate withdraws subpoena to ex-Trump manager, says he has begun cooperating
•A Senate committee investigating Russian election interference withdrew its subpoena compelling President Donald Trump's former campaign manager Paul Manafort
US senator slams Chinese paper for 'threatening' Indian-origin varsity chancellor for hosting Dalai Lama
•The Tibetan spiritual leader delivered the commencement address at University California, San Diego on 17 June.
Burr-Feinstein controversial encryption bill now released to public
Fp Archives •Two US senators have issued a formal draft of a controversial bill that would give courts the power to order technology companies like Apple to help authorities break into encrypted devices
Surveillance of foreign phone calls helped nab David Headley: US
Fp Archives •Top American officials have defended the controversial secret surveillance programme of the Obama administration, saying such efforts helped them to abort several terrorist attacks and nab terrorists like David Headley, the 26/11 Mumbai attacks convict.
Assault weapons ban deserves a vote in Congress, says Obama
Fp Archives •US President Barack Obama pressed Congress to at least hold a vote on banning assault weapons, the most contentious part of his plan to curb gun violence in the United States.
US Congressional Democrats push assault weapons ban
Fp Archives •Feinstein's legislation comes a week after President Barack Obama unveiled a package of gun control measures including a ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, and it marks the start of tense congressional debate with no certain conclusion.
US senator says Headley punishment appropriate
Fp Archives •Headley pleaded guilty in March 2010 to all 12 counts that were brought against him following his arrest in October 2009.
US lawmakers ask Pak to redouble efforts against Haqqanis
Fp Archives •Top American lawmakers have asked Pakistan to redouble its efforts against the dreaded Haqqani Network, a day after it was declared as a foreign terrorist organisation by the US State Department.
US lawmakers seek 'aggressive steps' against Haqqani network
Fp Archives •Senator Dianne Feinstein said they believe that the Taliban has grown stronger since the US sent 35,000 more troops to the country.