Politics● LowAug 7 · Aug 7, 2026, 5:33 PM
Senate passes Russia sanctions bill that was long championed by Lindsey Graham
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The bill is meant to stifle Russia's economy by allowing for tough new tariffs against major importers of Russian energy. The legislation was led by Lindsey Graham before his unexpected death in July.
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