Trending Now
FBI botched investigation into Hillary Clinton’s emails, declassified documents allege
Harvard, Trump battle for billions in federal funds as judge weighs...
Congressional Republicans face bruising battle to avoid government shutdown
Iran seeks China, Russia help to stall UN sanctions ahead of...
DOJ receives Gabbard’s criminal referral on bombshell claims Obama admin ‘manufactured’...
‘All the options’: GOP eyes cutting August recess to move dozens...
Obama-era officials mum on allegations of ‘manufactured’ intelligence launching Trump-Russia probe
Hunter Biden special counsel got ‘one resume’ from DOJ to help...
Iran will not give up nuclear enrichment, top official confirms in...
AOC slams progressive critics for ‘lying’ about her Iron Dome stance...
FBI botched investigation into Hillary Clinton’s emails, declassified documents allege
Harvard, Trump battle for billions in federal funds as judge weighs...
Congressional Republicans face bruising battle to avoid government shutdown
Iran seeks China, Russia help to stall UN sanctions ahead of...
DOJ receives Gabbard’s criminal referral on bombshell claims Obama admin ‘manufactured’...
‘All the options’: GOP eyes cutting August recess to move dozens...
Obama-era officials mum on allegations of ‘manufactured’ intelligence launching Trump-Russia probe
Hunter Biden special counsel got ‘one resume’ from DOJ to help...
Iran will not give up nuclear enrichment, top official confirms in...
AOC slams progressive critics for ‘lying’ about her Iron Dome stance...
Insider Dealing News
  • Stock
  • Investing
  • Politics
  • World News
  • Editor’s Pick
World News

White House takes interest in proposed Russian sanctions as Ukraine War peace talks drag on

by June 12, 2025
written by June 12, 2025

The White House is in ongoing discussions with Capitol Hill to amend a proposed sanctions bill targeting Russia, Fox News Digital has learned, and prefers that route over sanctions led by the executive branch. 

Sens. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., and Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced the legislation months ago and garnered 82 co-sponsors, but the Senate has delayed a vote to give President Donald Trump room to pursue a diplomatic settlement between Russia and Ukraine.

Now, with Trump increasingly skeptical of Vladimir Putin’s intentions to end the war, the bill could soon come to the floor. According to three sources familiar with the matter, talks between lawmakers and the White House are active, though no firm timeline has been set.

‘The House has appetite to move it, too,’ said one congressional source. 

Companion legislation has 70 House co-sponsors.

State Department policy planner Michael Anton has privately indicated to allies that the White House isn’t interested in imposing unilateral sanctions, but also won’t stand in the way of the Graham–Blumenthal legislation.

Behind the scenes, the White House is pushing for revisions that would grant the president greater discretion in enforcement. Specifically, officials are seeking to replace any ‘shall’ with ‘may’ in the bill’s text — a subtle but significant shift that would weaken mandatory enforcement.

‘The White House, no matter who is there, always wants the bill watered down — it’s normal,’ the source said. ‘Whenever any committee, congressman or senator wants to do a sanctions bill, career officials always email back and say, ‘Change the ‘shall’ to ‘may.’’

The legislation would impose sweeping economic penalties, including 500% tariffs on any country that does business with Moscow, and sanctions on key Russian officials and entities.

Graham has acknowledged that revisions are likely, including potential carve-outs from the tariff provision for nations providing aid to Ukraine. The exception would offer relief to European allies that are still dependent on Russian energy.

‘Why don’t we carve out for countries who are helping Ukraine?’ Graham said in an interview with Semafor earlier in June. ‘If you’re providing military economic assistance to Ukraine, you get a carve-out. So China, if you don’t want to get sanctioned, help Ukraine.’

Trump, speaking candidly on a podcast published Wednesday, questioned whether Putin has any interest in ending the conflict.

‘I’m starting to think maybe he doesn’t,’ Trump said when asked whether the Russian president minds losing thousands of soldiers in Ukraine each week.

On Capitol Hill, Trump’s top military advisors were pressed Wednesday on whether they believe Putin intends to halt his offensive.

‘I don’t believe he is,’ said Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

‘Remains to be seen,’ added Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

The European Union unveiled a fresh sanctions package, that still needs to be voted on, which would ban transactions with the Nord Stream energy pipelines. 

Since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, the U.S. has imposed sweeping sanctions: cutting Russian banks off from the U.S. financial system, freezing over $300 billion in Kremlin assets, banning key technology exports, and blocking imports of Russian fuel.

This post appeared first on FOX NEWS
0 comment
0
FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail

previous post
Trump’s plan to slash ‘woke’ foreign aid, NPR funds clears House as Senate battle looms
next post
Mike Lawler tells NY Dem to ‘f— off’ after chaos ignites on House floor

Related Posts

FBI botched investigation into Hillary Clinton’s emails, declassified...

July 21, 2025

Harvard, Trump battle for billions in federal funds...

July 21, 2025

Congressional Republicans face bruising battle to avoid government...

July 21, 2025

Iran seeks China, Russia help to stall UN...

July 21, 2025

DOJ receives Gabbard’s criminal referral on bombshell claims...

July 21, 2025

‘All the options’: GOP eyes cutting August recess...

July 21, 2025

Obama-era officials mum on allegations of ‘manufactured’ intelligence...

July 21, 2025

Hunter Biden special counsel got ‘one resume’ from...

July 21, 2025

Iran will not give up nuclear enrichment, top...

July 21, 2025

AOC slams progressive critics for ‘lying’ about her...

July 21, 2025

FBI botched investigation into Hillary Clinton’s emails, declassified...

July 21, 2025

Harvard, Trump battle for billions in federal funds...

July 21, 2025

Congressional Republicans face bruising battle to avoid government...

July 21, 2025

Iran seeks China, Russia help to stall UN...

July 21, 2025

DOJ receives Gabbard’s criminal referral on bombshell claims...

July 21, 2025

‘All the options’: GOP eyes cutting August recess...

July 21, 2025

Obama-era officials mum on allegations of ‘manufactured’ intelligence...

July 21, 2025

Hunter Biden special counsel got ‘one resume’ from...

July 21, 2025

Iran will not give up nuclear enrichment, top...

July 21, 2025

AOC slams progressive critics for ‘lying’ about her...

July 21, 2025







    Fill Out & Get More Relevant News





    Stay ahead of the market and unlock exclusive trading insights & timely news. We value your privacy - your information is secure, and you can unsubscribe anytime. Gain an edge with hand-picked trading opportunities, stay informed with market-moving updates, and learn from expert tips & strategies.
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms & Conditions

    Copyright © 2024 InsiderDealingNews.com All Rights Reserved.

    Insider Dealing News
    • Stock
    • Investing
    • Politics
    • World News
    • Editor’s Pick