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Richard Blumenthal
Russia sanctions bill advances in US House, set for final vote
The US House of Representatives advanced the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, which authorizes tariffs on nations trading oil and gas with Russia.
US House passes bill on Russia sanctions, potential tariffs for India, China
The US House of Representatives passed a bill authorizing the President to impose up to 100% tariffs on countries purchasing oil or gas from Russia.
US senator's 'clean up your act' warning to India, China over Russia
The US Congress passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, which authorizes tariffs on nations purchasing Russian energy, prompting criticism from Senator Richard Blumenthal and a defensive response from India's Ministry of External Affairs.
New US sanctions against Russia could hinder Ukraine peace deal
The Kremlin claims that new US sanctions targeting Russia will complicate ongoing efforts to achieve a peace settlement in the Ukraine conflict.
US Passes Bill Permitting High Tariffs on Purchasers of Russian Oil
The US Congress has passed the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, granting President Donald Trump the authority to impose up to 100% tariffs on countries purchasing Russian oil and gas.
Trump admin’s DOGE push saw federal paid leave surge 435%
A GAO report found that US federal administrative leave costs surged to $9.5 billion in 2025, largely driven by a deferred resignation program.