GOP leery of approving tougher Russian sanctions without Trump support

May 29, 2025 - 14:00
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GOP leery of approving tougher Russian sanctions without Trump support
A bipartisan proposal to place tough sanctions on Russia has more than 80 Senate cosponsors, but, unlike during President Trump’s first term, Senate Republicans are leery of putting the bill on the floor without Trump’s approval — and so far Trump hasn’t given GOP lawmakers the green light. Senate Republicans’ deference to Trump on Russia…