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Trump's Russia waiver draws instant bipartisan backlash

Congress approved the sanctions only a month ago, and lawmakers already plan to challenge a separate Russian diesel deal once they return after the election; a rare agreement.

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  1. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThis is a BBN special report. On Saturday, both Republican and Democratic leaders publicly opposed President Trump's decision to waive recent sanctions on Russia.

  2. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorCritics called the move irresponsible and described it as a deal with the devil, according to Axios.

  3. Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentThese are sanctions Congress approved just a month ago, so lawmakers are watching the White House set aside their own work almost immediately.

  4. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentAnd it lands on top of a bipartisan effort already building to overturn the president's Russian diesel deal.

  5. Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentThat effort is expected to move when Congress returns after the election, so the pressure only grows from here.

  6. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorWhat to watch is whether the broader outrage turns into an actual vote, or just a very busy weekend of statements.

  7. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentBoth parties agreeing on something at two thirty in the morning.

  8. Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentCheck the thermostat. Something is clearly broken.

  9. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentIn a few minutes, two people and a very long way out to sea. How long were they out there?

  10. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorI'd say it's a growth opportunity, but even I can see that one is bipartisan.

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