russia sanctions bill — Lorien Times

House gives Donald Trump a blank check to fuel a trade war

On Wednesday, the House passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 by a vote of 262-159.

By Ray Dombrowski · September 17, 2026

There is a particular kind of American theater that mistakes the demolition of a guardrail for a gesture of courage. On Wednesday, the U.S.

By Elena Rossi · September 17, 2026

The American Senate is currently operating less like a deliberative body and more like a stage for presidential grievance.

By Emilio Quesada · July 27, 2026