‘India, buy your oil elsewhere’: Senator after US House passes Russia sanctions bill
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries has expressed concern over the Russia sanctions bill, stating it contains numerous loopholes that may prevent sanctions from being effectively applied. The sweeping legislation grants President Trump the power to raise tariffs on major Russian energy buyers. Trump responded to the Federal Reserve's decision to raise interest rates by demanding significant cuts, stating he deserves recognition for saving the Kennedy Center memorial.
Congresswoman Joyce Beatty has filed a motion for an emergency hearing regarding the Kennedy Center's closure. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell returned to work after a prolonged absence and was reminded of how to vote during a Senate agriculture committee meeting. House Speaker Mike Johnson cancelled votes scheduled for Thursday, causing the chamber to return to its districts early for the midterm recess.
Trump has compared his actions to blame Democrats for a Ukrainian refugee's death to a 1988 Willie Horton ad, falsely equating the two.
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