Senate GOP Pushing Trump to Up Sanctions on Russia

Senate Republicans are pushing the White House to increase sanctions on Moscow after Poland, a NATO ally, announced this week that it shot down Russian drones in Polish airspace.

President Donald Trump on Wednesday commented on the recent incursion by Russia into Polish airspace, saying on social media: “What’s with Russia violating Poland’s airspace with drones? Here we go!”

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., wrote in response to this: “Mr. President, Congress is with you. We stand ready to pass legislation authorizing bone crushing new sanctions and tariffs that can be deployed at your discretion. Our goal is to empower you as you deal with this mounting threat.”