(CNN) The Trump administration is pushing back on a wide-ranging piece of legislation meant to deter and punish Russian aggression and its interference in the 2016 election. However, she said the administration "strongly opposes" the bill in its current form. A bipartisan group of senators, including Trump ally Sen. Lindsey Graham, introduced the "DASKA" bill in February . It would require a two-thirds Senate vote if Trump decides to leave NATO and includes measures to crack down on Russian disinformation and cybercrimes. The Trump administration has long faced criticism for its soft-handed approach to Russia.

Source: CNN December 19, 2019 20:43 UTC