Senate Passes Russia Sanctions Bill | Fargo News

The Senate just passed a sweeping bipartisan bill, the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, designed to cripple Russia’s war machine by targeting its oil and gas buyers. Named in honor of Senator Lindsey Graham, this refined version—after years of negotiation with the White House and Ukraine—now empowers the president to impose up to 100% tariffs on nations purchasing Russian energy, while also sanctioning oligarchs, officials, and even their families. With an overwhelming 86-11 vote, it sends a clear message: funding aggression has consequences—and now it’s headed to the House for final approval. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fa73f96a2b8a5fd3