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U.S House Approves New Russia Sanctions

The U.S House of Representatives voted on Tuesday to impose new sanctions on Russia and force President Donald Trump to obtain the permission of politicians before easing any sanctions on Moscow, Reuters reported.

Reuters reported it was unclear how quickly the bill would make its way to the White House for Trump to sign into law or veto.

This move comes as politicians investigate possible meddling by Russia in the 2016 presidential election and potential collusion by Republican Trump's campaign. 

Moscow has denied it worked to influence the election in Trump's favor, and he has denied his campaign colluded.

The White House said the president had not yet decided whether he would sign the measure, Reuters reported. 

Rejecting the bill - which would potentially hamper his hopes of pursuing improved relations with Moscow - would carry a risk that his veto could be overridden by lawmakers.

"While the president supports tough sanctions on North Korea, Iran and Russia, the White House is reviewing the House legislation and awaits a final legislative package for the president’s desk," said spokeswoman Sarah Sanders.

U.S House Approves New Russia Sanctions

The U.S House approved the new sanctions on Russia, Iran this week after reaching a compromise deal, which the White House indicated Sunday it could support.

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The U.S House of Representatives voted on Tuesday to impose new sanctions on Russia and force President Donald Trump to obtain the permission of politicians before easing any sanctions on Moscow, Reuters reported.

Reuters reported it was unclear how quickly the bill would make its way to the White House for Trump to sign into law or veto.

This move comes as politicians investigate possible meddling by Russia in the 2016 presidential election and potential collusion by Republican Trump's campaign. 

Moscow has denied it worked to influence the election in Trump's favor, and he has denied his campaign colluded.

The White House said the president had not yet decided whether he would sign the measure, Reuters reported. 

Rejecting the bill - which would potentially hamper his hopes of pursuing improved relations with Moscow - would carry a risk that his veto could be overridden by lawmakers.

"While the president supports tough sanctions on North Korea, Iran and Russia, the White House is reviewing the House legislation and awaits a final legislative package for the president’s desk," said spokeswoman Sarah Sanders.

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