Why 🐵 UnitedStatesNews-NoOpEd picked: US lawmakers pass bill giving Trump more power to sanction Russia and its enablers

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Source: theguardian.com

<p>Act divides Democrats and Republicans, with some saying it gives president power that could be turned against US allies</p><p>The US Congress has passed a sweeping bill allowing Donald Trump to raise tariffs on top buyers of Russian energy and issue other punishing sanctions against the Kremlin following a pitched battle between lawmakers backing Ukraine and sceptics worried the bill gives the president too much power.</p><p>The Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 passed in a 262-159 vote on the last day before Congress goes on recess ahead of the midterm elections. Graham, who died earlier this year, co-authored and submitted the bill more than a year and a half ago.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/16/us-lawmakers-pass-bill-giving-trump-more-power-to-sanction-russia-and-its-enablers" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer ugc" target="_blank">Continue reading...</a>

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