Congress reacts to executive order exempting Russia from economic sanctions
President Trump has issued an executive order exempting Russia from existing economic sanctions, a move that has drawn sharp criticism from Congress. The administration claims the waiver serves national security interests, particularly regarding energy prices, while critics view it as a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy toward Ukraine.
Why it matters
This policy reversal signals a major pivot in U.S.-Russia relations and complicates the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, potentially undermining international efforts to isolate Moscow.
NPR's Eric McDaniel reports on how Congress has reacted to President Trump's executive order exempting Russia from economic sanctions.
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