Jan 30 Putin: U.S. took ‘hostile step’ in publishing Russia list By Nataliya Vasilyeva, Josh Lederman, Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday the Trump administration made a "hostile step" when it published a list of Russian businessmen and politicians as part of a sanctions law against Moscow. Continue reading
Aug 02 Watch 5:58 Trump and Congress play tug of war on health care and Russia sanctions By PBS News Hour, Nick Schifrin With significant divides on issues like health care and Russia, there appears to be growing tension between the White House and Capitol Hill. Lisa Desjardins and Nick Schifrin join Judy Woodruff for a closer look at both. Continue watching
Aug 02 Read Trump’s full statement on why the Russia sanctions bill is ‘seriously flawed’ By Corinne Segal President Donald Trump signed a bill Wednesday morning that will impose sanctions on Russia but said in a statement that it was "seriously flawed."… Continue reading
Aug 02 Trump signs ‘seriously flawed’ Russia sanctions bill By Vivian Salma, Associated Press White House officials say President Donald Trump has signed a bill to impose new sanctions on Russia. Continue reading
Aug 01 WATCH: Tillerson says he isn’t ‘very happy’ with Russia sanctions, but is hopeful about improving relations By Josh Lederman, Associated Press Tillerson also sought to dispel speculation that he is frustrated and looking for a way out. Continue reading
Jul 28 Russia sanctions bill heads to Trump, Moscow retaliates By Richard Lardner, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Senate is sending a package of stiff financial sanctions against Russia to President Donald Trump to sign after the bill received overwhelming support in Congress. Moscow has already responded, ordering a reduction in the number of U.S. Continue reading
Jul 25 Watch 5:40 News Wrap: House overwhelmingly approves new Russia sanctions By PBS News Hour In the our news wrap Tuesday, the House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to impose new sanctions on Russia, partly over its meddling in the 2016 election, and bars President Trump from relaxing the penalties without congressional approval. Also, the State… Continue watching
Jul 25 House passes Russia sanctions bill curbing Trump’s power By Richard Lardner, Associated Press Sanctions against Moscow would prohibits President Donald Trump from waiving the penalties without first getting permission from Congress. Continue reading
Jun 20 Some senators urge House to pass Russia sanctions bill ‘as quickly as possible’ By Richard Lardner, Associated Press Some proponents of Senate-passed legislation fear the Trump administration may seek to dilute the bill. Continue reading
Jun 14 Senate approves sanctions bill to punish Russia for meddling By Richard Lardner, Associated Press The Republican-led Senate voted decisively to punish Moscow for interfering in the 2016 election by approving a wide-ranging sanctions package that targets key sectors of Russia's economy and individuals who carried out cyber attacks. Continue reading