Congress approves Russia Iran North Korea sanctions package
The Republican led Congress passes a broad sanctions bill targeting Russia for meddling in 2016, plus Iran and North Korea, with veto proof margins 419-3 in the House and 98-2 in the Senate. Trump indicated intent to sign amid White House negotiations, while critics warn against curbing executive authority. The bill, tied to Moscow military actions in Ukraine and Syria, seeks to restrain Kremlin leverage and pressure Putin on relations and counterterrorism.
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The House backed sanctions on Tuesday and the Senate cleared the bill two days later amid health care debates. Anthony Scaramucci hinted Trump might veto to forge a tougher deal with Russia, but Corker dismissed the idea, saying Congress could override and diminish presidential authority.
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