Trump waives several Russia sanctions as new US law takes effect
2 outlets (NYT and The Hill) are covering this story.
- NYT reports: “Senator Darline Graham at a hearing in Washington last month.”
- The Hill reports: “Sen. Darline Graham (R-S.C.) said Saturday that she would prefer to keep sanctions pressure on Russia after President Trump waived sanctions on the country that were enacted through a bill Graham c…”
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- The Hill: Sen. Graham on Trump waiving Russia sanctions: ‘I look forward to talking to him’
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