Politics
Democrats Push Back on Trump Tariffs and Russian Sanctions Bill
Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) questioned Jay Clayton, President Trump’s nominee for director of national intelligence, over the administration's focus on debunked claims that the 2020 elections were fraudulent. Democrats are also raising concerns about a bipartisan sanctions bill targeting Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war against Ukraine.
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The Hill
A trio of Democrats are raising alarm that a bipartisan sanctions bill targeting Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war against Ukraine gives President Trump unacceptable tariff authorities. Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.), the ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, said the Sanctioning
2026-07-15 19:55 UTC
The Hill
Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.), the most vulnerable Senate Democrat up for reelection this year, took Jay Clayton, President Trump’s nominee for director of national intelligence, to task over the administration's focus on debunked claims that the 2020 elections were fraudulent. In a tense confirmation hea
2026-07-15 19:55 UTC