- Trump demands the Senate take action on his priorities, but Senate leadership is refusing to move on his proposals.
- 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 Sep 14
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What happened
Congress considers and extends sanctions against Iran and Russia, with key Senate figures involved.
Who's involved
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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)