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The Senate overwhelmingly approved sweeping new sanctions on Russia on Friday, sending a long-delayed bipartisan measure to the House that would give President Donald Trump authority to impose tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian oil and natural gas. The 86-11 vote marked a major breakthrough for …

The Senate voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to advance a bipartisan sanctions package targeting Russia, moving forward legislation renamed in honor of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham after his unexpected death. Senators approved the procedural motion 86-12, clearing the way for final passage later this week. The vote came just hours after …