McConnell urges Biden to name Russia a state sponsor of terrorism

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) on Sunday urged President Biden to name Russia a state sponsor of terrorism, which would lift sovereign-immunity protections shielding the country from being sued for civil damages.

“I think it’s a good idea and I would support that,” he told reporters during a press call from Stockholm. “The president could do it on his own and I would urge him to do it.”