Trump's Russia Sanctions Waiver Sparks Bipartisan Backlash

President Trump waived sanctions on Russia late Friday night, blocking measures Congress approved last month, drawing immediate bipartisan condemnation from top lawmakers who called the decision "irresponsible" and "a deal with the devil." The waiver halts implementation of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, which would have imposed broad sanctions on Russia and countries buying its oil. Democrats and Republicans alike criticized the move, with Sen. Thom Tillis questioning the president's understanding of a law passed 86-11. The White House defended the decision, saying enforcement would impede negotiations for peace between Ukraine and Russia. Rep. Don Bacon warned the move could kill Trump's legislative agenda in the lame-duck session, as Congress considers further pushback when it returns.