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Russia sanctions bill co-authored by late Sen. Lindsay Graham advances

A bipartisan Russia sanctions bill, championed by the late Sen. Graham and designed to pressure the country into ending its war with Ukraine, has been approved by the House Rules Committee. CBS News contributor Masih Alinejad joins to discuss her support for the bill.

The US House of Representatives has advanced a bill to impose 100% tariffs on India and four other countries, including China, Azerbaijan, Hungary, and Slovakia. The bill, known as the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, aims to punish Russia for its actions in Ukraine by targeting its primary energy buyers.

India, which is one of Russia's main oil and gas purchasers, has stated that it will consider its national interest, including availability of energy and global oil prices, when making decisions about future oil imports. The bill also seeks to impose sanctions on Russian officials, financial institutions, and President Vladimir Putin. After passing the Senate, the bill will be sent to US President Trump for final approval.

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