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Trump puts new Russia sanctions that he recently signed into law on hold, citing national interestPresident Donald Trump has signed an executive order that puts on hold a sweeping new sanctions package targeting the Russian economy, telling Congress the pause was in the national interest. Named after late South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, the measure had sought to clamp down more quickly on the flow of financial resources fueling the war against…
Trump puts new Russia sanctions passed by Congress on hold, saying waiver is in US national interestPresident Donald Trump has signed an executive order that puts on hold a sweeping new sanctions package targeting the Russian economy, telling Congress the pause was in the national interest. Named after late South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, the measure had sought to clamp down more quickly on the flow of financial resources fueling the war against…
Alaska's Sullivan and Peltola clash over Iran and high prices in testy Senate debateAlaska’s major U.S. Senate candidates clashed over Iran and consumer prices during a televised debate in the high-stakes contest that could play into control of the chamber. Two-term Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan says the war needs to end soon, but wants the Strait of Hormuz to open and a deal to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. Democrat Mary…
Republicans to spend $5 million in South Carolina Senate race as Trump plans trip thereThe primary Senate Republican super PAC is sending reinforcements to South Carolina as President Donald Trump prepares to visit and boost Sen. Darline Graham. The Senate Leadership Fund is putting $5 million in the state to support Graham, who was appointed this summer as an interim replacement for her brother, the late Sen. Lindsey Graham. Trump’s…
Trump plugs $54 billion natural gas project in Alaska, flanked by a senator in a tight racePresident Donald Trump said South Korea plans to invest about $54 billion in a natural gas project in Alaska. He made the announcement in the Oval Office on Wednesday, flanked by Republican Senator Dan Sullivan, who faces a tough reelection race in the state. It was the second time this week that Trump has sought to elevate Senate candidates in states he…
Trump signs sweeping Russia sanctions bill, aiming to choke off funds for Moscow in Ukraine warPresident Donald Trump has signed a major sanctions package targeting Russian officials and key sectors of its economy. The move aims to punish and pressure Moscow for its ongoing war against Ukraine. The bill also serves as a final legacy item for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, a close ally of Trump. The legislation passed with large bipartisan support…
House approves sweeping Russia sanctions bill, sending it to TrumpThe House has passed a broad package of sanctions targeting Russian officials and key pillars of its economy as lawmakers look to deprive President Vladimir Putin of the financial resources needed to wage the war against Ukraine. The bill is named after the late Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, who spent more than a year working on it. The bill…
House tees up vote on Russia sanctions bill, but prospects for passage are uncertainThe House is expected to take up a punishing Russian sanctions package next week, though prospects of passage are uncertain despite the overwhelming support the bill received in the Senate. The bill is named after the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., who had worked with colleagues for more than a year to get it enacted. The Senate passed the bill by a…