Russia Sanctions

In Washington, Sen. Lindsey Graham says President Trump told Senate Majority Leader John Thune to 'Move the bill' on a sweeping Russia sanctions package, as leaders debate whether the House or Senate should originate the measure. The bipartisan bill by Sens. Graham and Richard Blumenthal has 80+ Senate co‑sponsors and targets Russia and its energy trade partners, but Thune argues it should start in the House since it may be a revenue measure, while Speaker Mike Johnson warns a House‑first path would be slower and require seven committees. The sanctions push comes as Trump seeks leverage for ongoing negotiations aimed at ending the Russia‑Ukraine war.