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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.
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.
DoJ Corrects China Hacking Claim, Says U.S. Agencies Were Targets, Not Victims
The U.S. Department of Justice clarified that several federal agencies were targeted but not necessarily victims of Chinese cyber activities.
Trump considers revisions to Russia sanctions bill impacting India and Iran
US President Donald Trump reacts to Russia sanctions bill threatening 100% tariffs on India, suggesting revisions to include Iran.
Leaders attend memorial services for US Senator Lindsey Graham
Veteran U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham is being honored with memorial services in Washington and South Carolina attended by top U.S. and foreign leaders including President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu.
Anthropic CEO clarifies stance on open weight AI model restrictions
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei clarifies that his company does not seek a ban on open-weight AI models, emphasizing controls on powerful chips and mandatory safety testing to address national security concerns.
Zelensky meets US senators ahead of scheduled Russia sanctions vote
President Volodymyr Zelensky is scheduled to meet with US Senators today as the US Senate is expected to vote on a bill to impose sanctions on Russia championed by Lindsey Graham.
Pentagon creates new reporting category for Iran war casualties
The Pentagon has introduced a new category for reporting Iran war casualties starting July 7, 2026, complicating the tally according to a New York Times report.