Trump Backs Bipartisan Russia Sanctions Bill Championed by Late Lindsey Graham

The White House announced Monday that President Trump will support a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill after the death of its lead sponsor, Senator Lindsey Graham.

• White House official announced Monday that President Trump will support a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill led by the late Republican Senator Lindsey Graham.
• Graham and Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal had announced Friday that the Trump administration was ready to support the bill after intensive negotiations.
• Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he is optimistic about passing the bill and that the White House worked closely with Graham on it.
• The bill would give the president authority to impose high tariffs on imports from countries that continue to buy Russian oil, uranium, and natural gas.