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Fresh U.S. sanctions package in limbo after Lindsey Graham death — Politico

The introduction of new U.S. sanctions against Russia has been thrown into question following the death of Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, Politico wrote on July 13.

13 July, 12:17 PM

Aortic rupture cited as preliminary cause of Senator Lindsey Graham's death

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham died from a preliminary cause of an aortic rupture due to atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, the Associated Press reported on July 13.

13 July, 08:55 AM

Key Republicans attack Trump’s Iran deal over sanctions and $300B fund

Senate Republicans have learned details of an agreement U.S. President Donald Trump reached with the Iranian government to end the war — and many are unhappy with it, The Washington Post reported.

19 June, 11:00 AM

U.S. Senate moves to increase Ukraine military aid

The U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee voted on June 11 to extend security assistance to Ukraine and increase authorized funding to $750 million, Reuters reported.

12 June, 02:08 AM

Senate Democrats demand probe after Trump eases sanctions on Russian oil

Democrats on the Senate Banking Committee are demanding an investigation after the Trump administration eased sanctions on Russian oil, The Hill reported on March 11.

12 March, 11:16 AM

Iran war drives wedge through Trump coalition as MAGA debates endless war

A large-scale military campaign in Iran and unclear statements about its goals have become a turning point for part of the U.S. foreign policy establishment, Politico reported on March 5.

6 March, 05:19 PM

U.S. senators back Ukraine, slam Russia’s war

U.S. senators from both the Republican and Democratic parties have introduced a bipartisan resolution reaffirming support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and condemning Russia’s aggression, Kyiv’s Ambassador to the United States, Olha Stefanishyna, wrote on Facebook on Feb. 24, as the Russian full-scale aggression against Ukraine entered its fifth year.

25 February, 08:46 AM

U.S. Senate approves defense budget with $800 million in aid for Ukraine over two years

The U.S. Senate has approved an annual defense spending bill that includes $800 million in military aid for Ukraine across fiscal years 2026 and 2027, as part of Washington’s broader security assistance initiative. The funds are designated for U.S. companies supplying weapons to Kyiv, Reuters reported on Dec. 17.

18 December 2025, 04:57 PM

Graham says Ukraine peace deal must face U.S. Congress as GOP slams pressure on Kyiv

Sen. Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, said Congress must have the authority to review any future peace agreement on Ukraine, particularly any provisions involving security guarantees. He made the statement on the social media platform X on Nov. 23.

24 November 2025, 10:38 AM

Trump greenlights new Congressional sanctions on Moscow, Sen. Graham says

U.S. President Donald Trump gave his “blessing” for Congress to vote on a Senate bill broadening presidential authority to impose secondary sanctions on Russian trade partners, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) said on Nov. 17.

18 November 2025, 01:13 AM

Senate paves way to end longest U.S. government shutdown

The Senate approved a funding package that is expected to bring to a close the longest government shutdown in US history, Reuters reported on Nov. 11.

11 November 2025, 07:55 AM

Senate Republicans block resolution limiting Trump’s Venezuela strikes

Republicans in the U.S. Senate have blocked a resolution that would have barred President Donald Trump from launching military strikes against Venezuela without congressional approval, Reuters reported on Nov. 7.

7 November 2025, 11:19 AM

U.S. Senate fails to pass funding bill as government shutdown drags into sixth day

The U.S. Senate failed to pass a stopgap funding bill that could have ended the government shutdown, now entering its sixth day, The Guardian wrote on Oct. 7.

7 October 2025, 09:18 AM

Senate committee clears $500 million in Ukraine aid for 2026

U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee approved a provision allocating $500 million in security assistance to Ukraine as part of the proposed FY2026 defense budget, Reuters reported on July 11.

12 July 2025, 11:43 AM

Speaker Johnson supports additional U.S. sanctions on Russia

Given that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin remains unwilling to engage in a peace process with Ukraine, the United States should introduce harsher sanctions against Moscow, U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson said on July 9.

9 July 2025, 10:38 PM

U.S. Senate to vote on Russia sanctions ‘soon,’ Sen. Graham says

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) said the U.S. Senate will soon vote on the bill imposing harsh sanctions on Moscow and tariffs on countries buying Russian oil.

9 July 2025, 12:55 AM

Sen. Graham pushes bipartisan bill to slap 500% tariffs on Russia’s trading partners

Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham expects the Senate to advance a bipartisan bill aimed at sanctioning Russia and punishing countries that continue doing business with the aggressor state, he said in a post on X on July 7.

8 July 2025, 11:39 AM

U.S. Senate postpones vote on Russia sanctions bill

The U.S. Senate has postponed consideration of a bill imposing additional sanctions on Russia until at least July, U.S. news outlet Semafor reported on June 18.

19 June 2025, 02:06 AM

Hegseth defends U.S. decision to send Ukraine’s missiles to Middle East

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told a Senate hearing, in response to a question from GOP Sen. Jerry Moran, that Washington redirected drone defense technology meant for Ukraine to the Middle East amid rising tensions, The War Zone reported on June 12.

12 June 2025, 12:38 PM

Pentagon chief calls Russia aggressor but refuses to back Ukraine victory

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth acknowledged that Russia is the aggressor in its war against Ukraine but declined to say it would serve American interests for Ukraine to win and Russia to lose, ABC News reported on June 11.

12 June 2025, 11:52 AM

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