Democratic Contenders Divided Over Russia Sanctions Bill Amid Economic Concerns
A proposed bipartisan bill, the 'Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026,' is causing a split among potential Democratic presidential candidates for 2028. The bill aims to impose tariffs on the top five foreign purchasers of Russian oil and gas to penalize Russia for its actions in Ukraine. However, some Democrats are concerned that the bill would grant President Trump excessive authority to impose tariffs, potentially harming the U.S. economy. Senators like Cory Booker and Raphael Warnock have expressed reservations about the bill's broad tariff provisions, while others, such as Mark Kelly and Chris Van Hollen, support it. The bill's passage is uncertain as Senate Majority Leader John Thune seeks to fast-track it before the August recess. 
