Graham’s Final Sanctions Push Advances as Capitol Says Goodbye

Even as Washington gathers to bid farewell to Sen. Lindsey Graham, his final sanctions package—expanded to also target Iran—moves toward a Senate vote with bipartisan support. The bill preserves sanctions on Putin and Russian officials, imposes steep tariffs on Russian imports and energy buyers, and adds a Trump waiver mechanism along with a national-interest certification and sanctions on Russia’s energy-shipping “shadow fleet.” Renamed in Graham’s honor, the legislation would symbolize a defining milestone of his national-security legacy as world leaders like Zelenskyy and Netanyahu attend tributes in D.C.