Meloni said that she was suspected by prosecutors of embezzlement and aiding and abetting a crime in connection with the case.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said she is under investigation by Italian prosecutors over the release of a Libyan police chief who was under an arrest warrant by the International Criminal Court.

Senate Democrats on Tuesday blocked Republicans from advancing legislation to sanction the International Criminal Court, arguing the bill had sweeping consequences on allies and American

Talks were still ongoing Monday evening about the bill ahead of an initial procedural vote on Tuesday afternoon

Senate Democrats on Tuesday blocked a Republican-led measure that would sanction the International Criminal Court, arguing that the bill as written would backfire on U.S. allies and companies. Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania was the only Democrat to vote with Republicans to advance the legislation.