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  "id": 277076,
  "title": "U.S. Senate passes Russia–Iran sanctions bill",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/u-s-senate-passes-russia-iran-sanctions-bill",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-07T16:54:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Voice of Ukraine",
    "slug": "new-voice-of-ukraine",
    "url": "https://english.nv.ua/nation/u-s-senate-passes-russia-iran-sanctions-bill-50630886.html"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On August 7, the U.S. Senate overwhelmingly approved a bill granting the White House extensive power to enforce stringent economic sanctions against nations exporting energy to Russia and Iran, according to Reuters. The legislation secured a final vote of 86 in favor against 11, reflecting broad bipartisan backing after more than a year of deliberations. Despite initial delays due to resistance from President Trump, who had favored unilateral decision-making on sanctions, the bill advanced to the House of Representatives, which will consider it following its September reconvening. The Senate's Republican leaders had initially withheld a vote, citing Trump's preference for White House control over congressional oversight. The legislation empowers the president to temporarily suspend specific sanctions if it aligns with U.S. national interests, provided Congress receives a written explanation. These sanctions could be rescinded once the president confirms Russia has signed a mutually acceptable peace agreement with Ukraine, halted military operations in Ukraine, and Congress has had the chance to review the decision before implementation.",
  "summary": "The U.S. Senate overwhelmingly approved a bill giving the White House broad authority to impose severe economic sanctions on countries buying energy from Russia and Iran, Reuters reported on Aug. 7.",
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