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Congress approves sweeping sanctions on Russia and Iran, sending bill to Trump’s desk

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Congress passed legislation imposing broad new sanctions on Russia and Iran, moving the bill to President Trump’s desk for final approval. The measures target Russia for its interference in the 2016 election and Iran for its ballistic missile program and support of regional instability. The president now faces a decision on whether to sign the bill into law or veto a package that received overwhelming bipartisan support in both chambers.

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