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Live updates: GOP airs frustration over Russia sanctions waiver; Trump heads to Kansas

President Trump is defending his decision to delay new sanctions on Russia, arguing he does not want to drive Moscow away from the negotiating table as he works to end the war in Ukraine. The move, however, is drawing increasing scrutiny from Republicans. Sens. Darline Graham (R-S.C.) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) have been the most...

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