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Trump to sign new Russia sanctions bill — WSJ

President Donald Trump plans to sign the late Republican Senator Lindsey Graham's sweeping Russia sanctions bill following a 262–159 House vote, The Wall Street Journal reported on September 17, citing a White House official.

17 September, 09:47 AM

House passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill, sending it to Trump's desk

The U.S. House passed the late Republican Senator Lindsey Graham's sweeping Russia sanctions bill on September 16, sending the legislation to President Donald Trump to be signed into law, according to Washington correspondent Alex Raufoglu.

17 September, 08:29 AM

Trump’s sinking approval threatens GOP control of Congress in pivotal midterms

With less than three months until the U.S. midterm elections on Nov. 3, Republicans risk losing control of at least one chamber of Congress as President Donald Trump’s standing with voters declines.

17 August, 10:58 AM

Zelenskyy and Stubb persuaded U.S. senators to back Russia sanctions bill

Ahead of the U.S. Senate's first procedural vote on new sanctions against Russia and Iran, some Democrats were hesitant to back the package over concerns about President Donald Trump's use of new tariffs on July 29.

29 July, 11:50 AM

U.S. overwhelmingly votes in favor of new Russia-Iran sanctions bill

The U.S. Senate held its first procedural vote on a new sanctions bill against Russia and Iran sponsored by the late Senator Lindsey Graham, with 86 senators voting in favor of advancing the legislation on July 28, Suspilne reported.

29 July, 08:32 AM

Trump hails 'very good' White House meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that his meeting with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy went "very good," noting that both parties managed to discuss a wide range of issues, writing on Truth Social following the summit.

29 July, 08:15 AM

All 100 U.S. senators invited to meet Zelenskyy as Russia sanctions bill looms

All 100 U.S. senators have been invited to a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as the Senate considers a bill that would impose harsher sanctions on Russia, The Hill, citing sources, reported on July 27.

28 July, 10:10 AM

U.S. Senate places Ukraine aid bill on legislative calendar, clearing path for floor vote

The U.S. Senate has placed a bill providing comprehensive support for Ukraine on its official calendar following its second reading, clearing the way for a vote on the Senate floor, according to the official U.S. Congress website.

22 July, 10:25 AM

Gen. Caine confirms Ukrainian F-16 downed Russian fighter jet in aerial duel

A Ukrainian F-16 fighter jet shot down a Russian fighter jet in an aerial dogfight for the first time, U.S. Chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General John Daniel (Dan) Caine announced at a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on July 21.

22 July, 09:13 AM

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

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