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Trump's decision to waive Russian sanctions outrages Congress, but no quick counter seenPresident Donald Trump’s abrupt decision to waive sanctions on Russia is drawing outrage and concern from members of Congress. Trump's move came late Friday,  two days before the penalties were scheduled to take effect. Republican Sen. Thom Tillis says Trump's move is “beyond irresponsible.” Lawmakers had overwhelmingly passed the legislation in a…
Iran war votes in Congress become a focal point for campaign ad attacksDemocrats and aligned advocacy groups are hitting the airwaves with a flood of campaign ads on the Iran war as they seek to win back in the House and Senate. It’s the culmination of a strategy Democrats launched in the spring, when they began to repeatedly bring up resolutions aimed at ending the war. Now the votes that Republicans took on those…
Asian shares are mixed and Brent crude at $104 a barrel after Trump says US will buy Russian dieselAsian shares are mixed and oil prices have steadied as U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to purchase diesel from Russia draws criticism from some lawmakers. South Korea's Kospi lost 3.7% early Monday. U.S. stock futures edged higher after Wall Street finished its record-setting week with gains. This week will bring updates on inflation and retail sales…