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Sen. Darline Graham breaks with Trump over Russia sanctions waiver

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Sen. Darline Graham (R-S.C.), who holds the seat of her late brother Lindsey Graham, said Saturday she would prefer sanctions pressure on Russia remain, after Trump waived sanctions under the Graham Act her brother championed. She said she looks forward to talking to Trump. Other Republicans and Democrats had already criticized the move; Rep. Thomas Massie praised it. Zelensky called the waiver unfortunate, saying it would encourage Russia, while Trump told Congress the pause served the national interest.

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