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The U.S. Senate voted 86 to 12 to advance legislation targeting Russian energy revenues, clearing a key procedural step. All three outlets confirm the bipartisan vote. According to Kyiv Post, President Zelensky was in Washington for meetings including talks with President Trump and a Capitol Hill session with senators. The bill, championed by the late Senator Lindsey Graham, aims to sanction Russia’s energy sector and shadow fleet. Reuters notes voting continues on the package. Kyiv Post adds the measure would grant the president authority to impose tariffs on goods from nations buying Russian oil.

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Senate takes first steps on Russian sanctions as Zelenskyy watches from Senate gallery
⌛ Timeline · 4 updates · updated 76m ago

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    04:30 PM 1 source: Reuters
    US Senate to vote on Russia sanctions bill in tribute to Graham
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    06:00 PM 2 sources: Kyiv Post, Reuters
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    10:30 PM 1 source: AP News
    Senate takes first steps on Russian sanctions as Zelenskyy watches from Senate gallery
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    11:00 PM 3 sources: AP News, Kyiv Post, Reuters
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Jay Clayton confirmed as director of national intelligence
⌛ Timeline · 5 updates · updated 106m ago

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    03:30 PM 1 source: AP News
    Senate expected to confirm Jay Clayton as next intelligence director
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    07:00 PM 4 sources: AP News, CNN, The Guardian, The New York Times
    Jay Clayton confirmed as director of national intelligence
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    07:30 PM 4 sources: AP News, CNN, Politico, The Guardian
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    08:30 PM 4 sources: AP News, CNN, NBC News, The Guardian
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    10:30 PM 5 sources: AP News, CNN, Reuters, The Guardian, The New York Times
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Putin, Russia put on notice as Senate takes crucial step to grind down the Kremlin’s war machine
⌛ Timeline · 2 updates · updated 226m ago

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    07:30 PM 1 source: Fox News
    Putin, Russia put on notice as Senate takes crucial step to grind down the Kremlin’s war machine
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    08:30 PM 2 sources: Bloomberg.com, Fox News
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Trump commemorates Graham’s life — with sunny Netanyahu and Zelenskyy meetings
⌛ Timeline · 3 updates · updated 226m ago

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    07:00 PM 1 source: The Hill
    Trump, Senate give tearful goodbye to Lindsey Graham
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    07:30 PM 1 source: WSJ
    Trump Eulogizes Lindsey Graham as Senate Giant and ‘American Original’
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    08:30 PM 1 source: Politico
    Trump commemorates Graham’s life — with sunny Netanyahu and Zelenskyy meetings
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Kentucky Gov. Beshear demands McConnell prove ‘capacity to serve’ or resign
⌛ Timeline · 3 updates · updated 226m ago

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    03:30 PM 2 sources: AP News, NBC News
    Kentucky governor tells Mitch McConnell to prove he can serve or ‘resign’ from Senate
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    05:30 PM 2 sources: AP News, NBC News
    Kentucky governor tells Mitch McConnell: Prove you can serve or ‘resign’
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    08:30 PM 2 sources: AP News, The Washington Post
    Kentucky Gov. Beshear demands McConnell prove ‘capacity to serve’ or resign
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