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Trump's Russia waiver draws instant bipartisan backlash
Top Republicans and Democrats alike lined up Saturday to condemn President Trump's decision to waive recent sanctions on Russia, calling it "irresponsible" and "a deal with the devil." Why it matters: Trump already faces a bipartisan effort to overturn his Russian diesel deal when Congress returns after the election. Now he may have to deal with even broader outrage over sanctions Congress approved just a month ago.Driving the news: Late Friday night, Trump issued an executive order waiving implementation of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, which he signed in September.T