- 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.
The Senate passed sweeping sanctions legislation targeting Russia, setting the stage for consideration in the House of Representatives.
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The Senate passed sweeping sanctions legislation targeting Russia, setting the stage for consideration in the House of Representatives.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Senate bill allows further sanctions against Russia, while the process faces skeptical analysis of legislative gridlock.1 source
Blumenthal calls on colleagues to pass sanctions bill targeting Russia.1 source
- The Senate received bipartisan support for the Russia-Iran Act of 2026, while Darline Graham is seeking a full term in the Senate.Sub-event
Senate passes sweeping sanctions bill against Russia, moving it to the House.1 source
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Lindsey Graham and Blumenthal are collaborating on a Senate bill that seeks to impose sanctions against Russia, with talks planned with Donald Trump.Also in this story
- Blumenthal warned against adding Iran to the sanctions bill, while Graham's proposal targets Iran, and Trump calls for its inclusion.
- High-tech exports are driving overall trade growth, while a Graham bill raises concerns regarding buyers of Russian energy, noting growing China exports to Russia.
- Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal are collaborating on a bipartisan package to impose sanctions against Russia, while also advancing talks on Israeli-Saudi normalization.
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Lindsey Graham
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type of legislative body, often the upper house or chamber of a bicameral legislature
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- A bill targeting Russian energy products, potentially named after Lindsey Graham, is being considered in the House of Representatives.
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