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House Passes Russia and Iran Sanctions Bill With Expanded Tariff Powers

The House has approved the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, allowing tariffs of up to 100% on major purchasers of Russian energy while extending and expanding sanctions targeting Russia and Iran.
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Treasury Expands Bond Buybacks to Support Market Liquidity
US Trade Fraud Task Force Reports More Than $1 Billion in Recoveries and Charged Losses
House Democratic Leaders Oppose Expanded Presidential Tariff Authority in Russia Sanctions Bill
Trump Administration’s Election Policies Face Growing Legal Challenges
Justice Department Secures Agreements Ending Gender-Transition Procedures for Minors at NYU and UPMC
California Accelerates AI Safety Oversight and Work on Emergency Kill Switches
Civil Rights Groups Sue to Block Federal Agents From Intimidating Voters at Polling Sites
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Trump Says CNN, MS NOW and Politico Will Be Barred From White House
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