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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