President Donald Trump is facing a looming showdown with Congress after Republicans and Democrats agreed new sanctions on Russia designed to punish the Kremlin for interfering in last year's US election. The sweeping sanctions package, also intended to penalise Russia for its military aggression in Ukraine and Syria, set up a collision course with the White House which has sought to ease relations with Moscow.
Mr Trump's has consistently made warm overtures to president Vladimir Putin amid ongoing FBI and congressional investigations into any links between Russia and his campaign.
The sanctions bill is expected to pass on Tuesday, leading to Mr Trump's first big decision whether to veto an important piece of legislation.
The White House objects to a key section of the bill which would allow Congress to review any future decision by Mr Trump to amend or discontinue Russian sanctions.
He would have to submit a report to Congress on any actions he proposes that would "significantly alter" US foreign policy on Russia.
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