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Republicans Turn on Trump Over Russia Sanctions Waiver

Trump's sanctions waiver has drawn bipartisan criticism, with lawmakers warning it could weaken pressure on Moscow.

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Meeks Statement on Trump Waiving Russia SanctionsWashington, DC -- Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement after the Trump

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Schumer: 'Trump just gave Putin the best birthday gift he’ll get this year'Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) accused President Trump on Saturday of giving Russian President Vladimir Putin “the best birthday gift” after he waived new sanctions on Russia days before they were set to take effect. “By giving the Russian economy life support Trump’s deal with the devil keeps getting dirtier,” Schumer wrote in a...

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Trump signs order exempting Russia from sanctions legislationThe order does not explain why waiving the sanctions is in the interests of the United States or what rationale Trump is providing to Congress for the waivers.

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Trump Gives Putin an 'Economic Lifeline,' Waives Sanctions on RussiaPresident 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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GOP lawmakers bash Trump's decision to waive Russia sanctions: 'Beyond irresponsible'Several GOP lawmakers criticized President Trump’s move to exempt Russia from the sanctions bill he signed law last month, with Sen. Thom Tillis (R- N.C.) calling the move "beyond irresponsible." Trump signed an executive order Friday evening to waive sanctions against Russia in a legislative package that was meant to put pressure on the Kremlin...

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