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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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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.
The US Senate will hold a procedural vote Tuesday evening on a Russia sanctions bill honoring late Senator Lindsey Graham. Reuters reports the vote at 6:30 p.m. Washington time seeks cloture to advance the legislation. Kyiv Post adds the bipartisan bill, now named after Graham, coincides with President Zelensky's Washington visit for Graham's funeral. The measure targets Russian energy revenues, imposing up to 100% tariffs on major buyers of Russian oil or gas. It also includes sanctions on officials, oligarchs, banks, and vessels linked to Russia's shadow fleet.
Maine Democrats selected Troy Jackson as their Senate nominee in Bangor, replacing Graham Platner who withdrew after sexual assault allegations he denies. Jackson will face Senator Susan Collins in a key race. However, ZeroHedge reports a complication: Republican state lawmaker James White claims Jackson may be ineligible under Maine law. White sent a letter to the Secretary of State questioning Jackson's eligibility, citing his prior loss in a June primary for governor. The Guardian notes Jackson received a standing ovation at the convention, calling his win a coronation after rivals withdrew.
Maine Democrats are set to nominate Troy Jackson as their Senate candidate to replace Graham Platner, according to Fox News. Jackson, a former state Senate president and ex-Republican, appears poised to win the nomination at Saturday's convention after rivals withdrew. The race against Republican Senator Susan Collins is critical for control of the Senate. Fox News reports Jackson has raised over a million dollars but notes recent allegations about his workplace conduct and mortgage issues, described as potential warning signs.