WATCH LIVE: Senate passes Graham's Russia sanctions bill, confirms dozens of nominees
Summary
The Senate passed a bill to increase sanctions on Russia by penalizing countries that keep buying Russian oil and gas. The Senate also confirmed Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA and approved 74 other nominees of President Donald Trump, including new leaders for the TSA and the U.S. ambassador to Brazil.Key Facts
- The Senate approved a broad sanctions bill against Russia, aimed at countries like China and India that buy Russian oil and gas.
- This bill supports Ukraine amid its ongoing war with Russia and moves next to the House for approval.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy praised the Senate’s action as important pressure on Russia.
- Cameron Hamilton, a former Navy SEAL, was confirmed to lead FEMA, which is facing changes under President Trump’s administration.
- David Cummins was confirmed to head the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), which is dealing with staffing and financial challenges.
- Daniel Perez was confirmed as U.S. ambassador to Brazil, a position involved in diplomatic tensions between the two countries.
- Senator Bill Cassidy expressed support for Todd Blanche to become the head of President Trump’s Justice Department.
- The Senate confirmed a total of 74 nominees from President Trump’s administration on the same day.
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