Politics
GOP Midterm Strategy and Sanctions on Russia
The House is considering a bipartisan bill to cut off Putin's Arctic gas lifeline by blocking specialized tankers used for liquefied natural gas exports. Meanwhile, Trump has invoked his $5K dividend pledge as part of the midterm strategy.
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The Hill
President Trump on Wednesday pledged to dole out $5,000 dividends to U.S. adults only if Republicans keep their control of Congress after the fall midterm elections, the latest financial promise he has made across his two presidencies. The president announced the proposed "Trump dividends" while spe
2026-09-10 16:25 UTC
The Hill
The bipartisan Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act passed the Senate, potentially allowing the U.S. government to block the specialized tankers used by Russia to export liquefied natural gas from the Yamal peninsula to Europe.
2026-09-10 16:30 UTC