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Trump Puts New Russia Sanctions on Hold

U.S. State Department federal building exterior in Washington, D.C.
Photo: Townhall Chicago News

By Townhall Chicago News Staff

President Donald Trump put new sanctions against Russia that Congress passed on hold, saying the waiver serves U.S. national interest.

The move pauses penalties lawmakers approved targeting Russia. Details on which specific sanctions are affected were not released.

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