Wicker, Shaheen raise concerns about US visit by Russian lawmakers

Sens. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) are demanding answers from Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent about a Capitol visit by sanctioned Russian lawmakers last month. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna organized the delegation of Russian State Duma members, raising bipartisan concerns about whether the visit violated sanctions or diplomatic protocols. The senators' letter signals tension over the Trump administration's approach to Russia engagement at a time when U.S.-Russia relations remain strained over Ukraine. The visit appears to have drawn scrutiny for allowing travel to the Capitol by officials subject to American sanctions, which typically restrict their movement and activities in the U.S.