Trump suspends new Russia sanctions package

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday suspending a new sanctions package against Russia, telling Congress the pause serves national interests. The decision came two days before the law's implementation deadline. The sanctions, named after the late Senator Lindsey Graham, targeted Russian officials, banks, and an oil tanker fleet to cut funding for the war in Ukraine. Trump signed the legislation last month but reversed course after announcing a diesel purchase agreement with Russia. The suspension follows Trump's deal with Putin for Russian diesel supplies, drawing bipartisan criticism. Senator Darline Graham, Lindsey's sister, is campaigning on the sanctions, while Democrats urge Congress to fix the law to prevent capitulation to Putin.