Global Politics Report Editorial
Trump Signs Order Exempting Russia From Sanctions Law
The sanctions were part of a measure that was named after Senator Lindsey Graham, the South Carolina Republican who died in July.
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Source: The New York Times
Politics desk: Congress
Published: Oct. 16, 2026 at 11:07 PM ET
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Original source: The New York Times