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The Trump administration is preparing a broad new package of sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court itself, according to reports, in a move that could disrupt the court's payments, IT services and ongoing investigations. The measures would mark a significant escalation in Washington's confrontation with the tribunal. The move follows years of tension between the US and the ICC over investigations involving American and allied officials, and comes amid broader friction between the Trump administration and international judicial bodies. Rights groups have warned that sanctioning the court could severely hamper its ability to function.