Congress Outraged by Trump's Russian Sanctions Waiver, No Quick Response Expected

President Donald Trump's decision to waive sanctions on Russia, days before they were to take effect, has sparked bipartisan outrage in Congress, which had overwhelmingly passed the legislation to support Ukraine. Lawmakers from both parties condemned the executive order, with no immediate counteraction expected. The sanctions, part of the Lindsey Graham Russian Sanctions Act, were designed to impose steep tariffs on Russian energy imports and halt funds fueling Russia's war in Ukraine. Trump cited national security concerns for the indefinite waiver, following his recent diesel deal with Putin to import Russian energy and curb U.S. gas prices. Congress is on recess until after Election Day, making it unlikely to challenge Trump's moves soon. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy urged supporters to advocate for the sanctions, while Rep. Gregory Meeks introduced legislation to block the diesel deal, calling it "corrupt."