Trump could seek ‘tougher deal’
Russia risks decades of low growth under US sanctions
WASHINGTON, July 27, (RTRS): US President Donald Trump could veto pending legislation that would slap new sanctions on Russia in order to push for a tougher deal than the one winding through Congress, a top White House aide said on Thursday.
“He may sign the sanctions exactly the way they are or he may veto the sanctions and negotiate an even tougher deal against the Russians,” White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci told CNN.
His comments came after US lawmakers on Wednesday reached an agreement that paves the way for the US Senate to pass a bill as soon as this week to impose new sanctions on Russia and bar Trump from easing sanctions on Moscow without congressional approval. Russia has warned it could retaliate against Washington, while the European Union said the US move might affect its energy security and prompt it to act, too.
The US House of Representatives has already approved the sanctions. If the bill passes the Senate as expected, it would be sent to the White House for Trump to sign into law or veto.
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If Trump vetos it, however, the measure is expected to garner enough bipartisan support to override it.
Scaramucci, who was appointed on Friday, cast the president’s consideration of a possible veto in light of his core supporters in an interview on CNN’s “New Day” program.
“He is a counterintuitive, counterpunching personality,” citing the president’s recent “fan base” at a recent rally. “The American people get it. The American people like what he is doing. The establishment does not like what he is doing. He’s going to disrupt the establishment.”
Meanwhile, Russia risks being saddled with US sanctions for decades, curbing economic growth and preventing it from regaining its status as a leading economic power, an adviser to President Vladimir Putin said in an interview.
are expected to recover.
The attack stunned Washington, in part because of its political nature.
The round that struck Scalise fragmented into hundreds of pieces and tore apart bones, internal organs and blood
Alexei Kudrin told Reuters that the current proposed tightening of sanctions in Washington should not have any serious impact. But he called for a major structural reform programme after the 2018 presidential election.
He said that was the only way for Russia to return to growth of more than 2 percent a year. Putin has not yet said
vessels.
Scalise faced “an imminent risk of death,” according to doctors. He spent weeks in and out of intensive care, undergoing multiple surgeries.
News of his release brought a flood of whether he will run for re-election next year, but is widely expected to do so and to win what would be a fourth term as president.
Putin has tasked Kudrin, who has known Putin since they worked together in the St Petersburg Mayor’s Office in the 1990s, with devising a strategy to lift Russian economic growth after 2018.
messages from Congress.
“Awesome news. Can’t wait to have you back to work,” House Speaker Paul Ryan posted on Twitter.
“Pleased to hear my friend @ SteveScalise has been discharged from the hospital & wish him well as he continues his recovery,” said Steny Hoyer, the number two House Democrat. (AFP)
Michelle talks emotional scars:
Michelle Obama says breaking the glass ceiling in becoming the first black first lady left a few lasting emotional scars.
Obama spoke at an event for the Women’s Foundation of Colorado in Denver on Wednesday night. The Denver Post reports Obama (http://dpo. st/2uYFY04) said she was hurt “knowing that after eight years of working really hard for this country, there are still people who won’t see me for what I am because of my skin color.” The Post says she referenced people calling her an ape and talking about her body.
Obama says she wants the world to know women endure “small tiny cuts” every day “and we’re still getting up.”
She reiterated she wouldn’t seek public office but she and former President Barack Obama would remain in public service. (AP)