Trump waives new Russia sanctions passed by Congress, citing ‘national interests’

Trump's decision to waive Russian sanctions outrages Congress

WASHINGTON  — President Donald Trump's abrupt decision to waive sanctions on Russia days before they were to take effect drew outrage Saturday from members of Congress, which had overwhelmingly passed the legislation in a bipartisan display of American support for Ukraine in the war with Russia.

Trump Waives Sweeping Russia Sanctions — GOP Senators Erupt – 100PercentFedUp.com – by Isaac

President Trump used a national-interest waiver to pause sweeping Russia sanctions, triggering unusually blunt criticism from Republican senators.

President Trump Halts Sweeping Russia Sanctions, Citing America's National Interest as Energy Prices Surge - Real News Now

President Trump has temporarily suspended a sweeping package of economic sanctions against Russia, invoking his authority under legislation passed by

Trump Throws Lifeline To Russian Energy Buyers Days Before Lindsey Graham-Backed Sanctions Take Effect

President Trump signed an executive order Friday intending to waive multiple sanctions on Russian energy importers amid a push to lower diesel prices.

Trump suspends Russia sanctions as deadly attacks plunge Ukraine into darkness

Donald Trump suspends recently passed sanctions and tariffs aimed at Russia that were due to take effect in just a few days, prompting criticism from Ukraine and from European allies. Read all  

Trump puts new U.S. sanctions on Russia on hold

Russian attacks overnight killed at least four people, including an ambulance driver, and wounded dozens, officials said.