Trump's Russia sanctions waiver sparks bipartisan fury — SkimNews

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- Trump waived recent sanctions on Russia, prompting top Republicans and Democrats to condemn the decision on Saturday as "irresponsible" and "a deal with the devil"
- A separate bipartisan congressional effort is already underway to overturn Trump's Russian diesel deal when lawmakers return to session
Why it matters: With members of both parties publicly denouncing the sanctions waiver and already organizing to overturn a related Russia deal, Trump faces immediate legislative headwinds on his Russia policy the moment Congress reconvenes.
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