Global Politics Report Editorial
Sen. Graham on Trump waiving Russia sanctions: 'I look forward to talking to him'
Sen. Darline Graham (R-S.C.) said Saturday that she would prefer to keep sanctions pressure on Russia after President Trump waived sanctions on the country that were enacted through a bill Graham championed. Trump signed an executive order Friday waiving sanctions on Russian... The key question is leverage: the next votes, negotiations and public pressure points will determine...
Key Data
Key people or organizations: Sen, Graham, Trump, Russia
Institutional context: story may affect policy, legal pressure or governing leverage
Story focus: Sen. Graham on Trump waiving Russia sanctions
Source context: Sen. Darline Graham (R-S.C.) said Saturday that she would prefer to keep sanctions pressure on Russia after President Trump waived sanctions on the...
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This could affect legislative leverage, policy timing or party strategy.
The practical question is whether the development changes votes, negotiations or public pressure.
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Original source: The Hill