- Senate and White House clash over Russian sanctions policy
- Lindsey Graham and Blumenthal are collaborating on a Senate bill that seeks to impose sanctions against Russia, with talks planned with Donald Trump.
- Blumenthal warned against adding Iran to the sanctions bill, while Graham's proposal targets Iran, and Trump calls for its inclusion.
Congress considers and extends sanctions against Iran and Russia, with key Senate figures involved.
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Updated Oct 23
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What happened
Congress considers and extends sanctions against Iran and Russia, with key Senate figures involved.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Congress passed a sanctions bill on Russia, and Stutzman compared pressure tactics to Iran.1 source
Congress extends sanctions against Iran while considering action on Russia.1 source
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The entities involved
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Richard Blumenthal
United States Senator from Connecticut since 2011
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John Thune
American politician (born 1961)
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)