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The House just passed a sweeping new sanctions bill targeting Russia’s energy and defense sectors, even cracking down on oil tankers trying to skirt penalties. Named the “Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026,” it also gives President Trump power to impose tariffs on China and India if they rely too much on Russian energy — sparking debate over presidential authority. The bill, first introduced in April 2025 and delayed until July 2026 (just before Senator Graham’s passing), drew surprising bipartisan support, with over 260 lawmakers voting yes — including many Democrats defying party leadership. Now headed to Trump’s desk, it reflects Washington’s escalating pressure on Russia and lingering tensions over how to wield economic leverage abroad.

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