Trump greenlights Russia sanctions bill

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Trump backs Russia sanctions bill that has languished in Congress — but path forward not yet clear: 'Growing very frustrated'
The White House on Thursday confirmed Sen. Lindsey Graham’s (R-SC) claim that President Trump has “greenlit” a long-sought Russian sanctions bill that has languished in Congress for months — but is not being taken up while the House and Senate deliberate on spending and other bills.

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Trump greenlights Russian sanctions bill, paving way for 500% tariff on countries supporting Moscow: Graham
Sen. Graham says Trump has 'greenlit' sanctions bill aiming to punish Russia for war in Ukraine
Trump Faces Rare Republican Opposition in Congress
The ‌U.S. ​House of Representatives on ‌Thursday is expected to overturn two vetoes issued by ​President Donald Trump in a rare split between the Republican president and his ‍allies in Congress.

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House Considers Overriding Trump Vetoes as Republicans Weigh Crossing President
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Oil Rises As Trump Said to Back Russia Sanctions Bill
The U.S. has ramped up its campaign against a shadow fleet of tankers that ship Venezuelan oil, with the military forcibly boarding a ship being escorted by the Russian navy and seizing another tanker...

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Trump has 'greenlit' bipartisan Russia sanctions bill, clearing way for Senate vote, US Senator Graham says
‘I’ll get impeached’: Trump warns Republicans of stakes in 2026 US midterms
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Russia loses ally in Venezuela but hopes to gain from Trump's 'Wild West' realpolitik

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The Kremlin says Moscow made an offer to France regarding a French citizen imprisoned in Russia

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Ayatollah Khamenei will ‘flee Iran for Moscow’ if protests overwhelm security forces, says intelligence report

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The State Duma warned about fines for non-use of suburban land and hogweed

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