Trump's decision to waive Russian sanctions outrages Congress, but no quick counter seen
By Lisa Mascaro
Lawmakers from both parties blasted the executive order late Friday, the latest in a series of steps that the Republican president has taken drawing the United States closer to Russia's Vladimir Putin.
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Sanctions
Penalties such as trade bans, asset freezes or travel bans imposed by one or more countries on another country, group or person.
Sanctions are used to pressure governments without military action, with costs for both sides.
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