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Trump Gives Putin an 'Economic Lifeline,' Waives Sanctions on Russia

President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order that waived new sanctions on Russia that were set to take effect thanks to bipartisan legislation signed into law by the president last month. Trump justified the decision by claiming the sanctions waiver "is in the national interests of the United States," without offering further details. The…

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