Friday, August 7, 2026

Senate overwhelmingly passes Russia sanctions bill

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The Senate on Friday passed a long-sought bipartisan bill that would impose harsher sanctions on Russia and the top five buyers of Russian oil, along with extending existing sanctions on Iran. The measure was a major legislative goal of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), who died suddenly in early July. The vote was 86-11. […]

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