Senate Strikes Deal on Russia Sanctions, Stripping Power From Trump http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/senate-readies-vote-russia-sanctions-n771316 WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate has reached a bipartisan agreement on a new round of sanctions against Russia, a move that will likely force President Donald Trump to either sign or veto a measure that he has not said he supports. The sanctions are in response to a trio of Russian actions, including their interference in the 2016 election, engagement in Syria and invasion of Crimea. In a rebuke to the president, negotiators agreed that the additional sanctions on Russia would prohibit the president from being able to lift them without Congressional approval.
It's interesting that while I've worried about Trump's bromance with Putin and ties to Russia, I see he has not let that interfere with all his actions. He has stood up to Putin in Syria, Eastern Europe and now Ukraine. http://www.businessinsider.com/look...u_BI_Newsletters&mt=8&utm_campaign=post_email He has also allowed Mattis a freer hand in Afghanistan and Iraq. I'm not totally comfortable with all his actions but they give lie to the idea he's a tool of Putin. In fact I'll be I think he has much greater pragmatism and flexibility than Obama ever showed. The pussy Barry was too busy on his knees either giving or taking it from Russia and Iran. Well see but it looks better than I feared.
It's an interesting juxtaposition with what I just posted about Trump's actions in the field. I get the feeling he has no problem accommodating Putin financially in the sanctions arena as that's "just business " in his eyes. He doesn't see the linkage which is a mistake. I think it shows how superficial Trump's grasp of policy is. I'm glad congress tied his hands though I have reservations about their meddling in foreign affairs. That could lead to problems the future.
The final example of Obama's incompetence and weakness. Pussy to the end. Obama’s secret struggle to punish Russia for Putin’s election assault - The Washington Post https://apple.news/AslQYBXy0SKehyTa5jJrr6Q
