U.S. Congress Passes ‘Sanctions From Hell’ Bill Against Russia
The United States House of Representatives passed the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 by 262 to 159, sending it to President Donald Trump. The bill targets Russia's energy and defense industries and its shadow fleet, authorizes tariffs on China and India, and Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said additional sanctions would complicate peace efforts in Ukraine.
Why it matters: This matters for the theme of sanctions, as it highlights the tension between congressional action and presidential discretion in applying economic pressure on Russia.