Trump defends waiving new Russia sanctions as lawmakers in both parties object

On Saturday evening President Trump called his Friday executive order waiving sanctions under the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act "a very good decision" that is "good for the country." The order also waived tariffs on the top buyers of Russian oil and gas. The White House says enforcing the sanctions now would impede U.S. efforts to negotiate a durable peace between Ukraine and Russia. Lawmakers from both parties criticized the move, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said it helps only the Russians.