A bipartisan sanctions bill targeting Russia and nations reliant on its energy exports has cleared the House and is headed to the president for approval, marking a significant escalation in economic pressure. Meanwhile, lawmakers also advanced measures addressing data center regulations, reforms in college athletics, and renewed tensions with Iran, reflecting a broad legislative agenda. The swift passage of the sanctions package underscores growing congressional urgency over geopolitical conflicts. Additional reporting details the broader policy shifts taking shape on Capitol Hill.
A bill to impose sweeping new sanctions on Russia, and on countries using Russian energy, is now on its way to President Trump after the House overwhelmingly passed it Wednesday night. Congress also took action this week on data centers, college sports and the Iran war. Capitol Hill correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports.
