Bipartisan group pushes Trump to resanction former Bosnian Serb leader

A bipartisan group of lawmakers urged the Trump administration to reimpose sanctions on Milorad Dodik, the former Bosnian Serb leader, citing threats to regional stability in the Balkans. President Trump lifted the sanctions five months ago, but the bipartisan letter—sent to Treasury Secretary Scott Meadows—argues that Dodik's actions have since undermined peace and security in the region. The push reflects divisions within Republican and Democratic ranks over the administration's approach to the Balkans and whether diplomatic engagement with Dodik serves U.S. interests. The lawmakers contend that renewed penalties are necessary to deter destabilizing behavior by the ex-leader, who has been a flashpoint in Balkan politics for years. The letter signals congressional pressure on the White House to reverse course on a foreign policy decision made just months into the second Trump term.