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By the Patriot Watch Desk
Published August 7, 2026 at 1:24 PM ET · Updated August 8, 2026 at 2:05 AM ET

Senate passes Russian sanctions package honoring the late Senator Graham

3 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by NBC News. Verification: Confirmed (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.

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What we know

The Senate passed a sanctions package targeting Russia. The bill was named in honor of the late Senator Lindsey Graham. One outlet reported the legislation also includes sanctions on Iran.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 13 hr ago, when NBC News reported it. Coverage has since grown to 3 independent outlets, including 2 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 5 hr ago from OANN.

Conservative & independent coverage (1)

OANN 5 hr ago
Senate approves Russian sanctions package ‘in honor of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham’ - oann.com

Wire & mainstream coverage (2)

The Guardian 10 hr ago
US Senate passes Russia sanctions bill championed by Lindsey Graham
NBC News 13 hr ago
Senate passes sanctions bill on Russia and Iran named for late Sen. Lindsey Graham

Coverage timeline

Aug 7, 1:24 PM ET
13 hr ago
NBC News
Senate passes sanctions bill on Russia and Iran named for late Sen. Lindsey Graham
Aug 7, 4:22 PM ET
10 hr ago
The Guardian
US Senate passes Russia sanctions bill championed by Lindsey Graham
Aug 7, 8:53 PM ET
5 hr ago
OANN
Senate approves Russian sanctions package ‘in honor of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham’ - oann.com
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