House Sanctions Deal Puts Trump in Bind
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House Sanctions Deal Puts Trump in Bind

Does he dare veto it? Amid Russiagate scrutiny, House Republican and Democratic leaders have agreed on a sanctions package targeting the Kremlin over election meddling, Ukraine and cybersecurity that limits President Donald Trump’s ability to blunt it.

Does he dare veto it? Amid Russiagate scrutiny, House Republican and Democratic leaders have agreed on a sanctions package targeting the Kremlin over election meddling, Ukraine and cybersecurity that limits President Donald Trump’s ability to blunt it.

While Trump wants flexibility to set Russia policy, the bill requires him to seek congressional approval for “significant” changes. Making things harder is that last month’s Senate-approved bill includes Iran, and the House measure adds North Korea, as sanction targets — actions the president’s urged. The full House reportedly plans a Tuesday vote on the bill.

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