{
  "id": 15252626,
  "title": "Trump's Russia waiver draws instant bipartisan backlash",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/trumps-russia-waiver-draws-instant-bipartisan-backlash",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-17T18:13:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Axios",
    "slug": "axios",
    "url": "https://www.axios.com/2026/10/17/trump-russia-waiver-putin-republicans-democrats"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Top Republicans and Democrats alike have swiftly condemned President Trump's decision to waive recent sanctions on Russia, deeming it \"irresponsible\" and likening it to a \"deal with the devil.\" The controversy stems from Trump's executive order that nullified the Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, which Congress approved just a month ago. Democrats have been particularly vocal in their criticism, with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer declaring that Trump's move would \"keep getting dirtier\" the Russian economy. Rep. Don Beyer labeled the president's actions as betraying Ukrainian partners and defying the clear congressional intent of the legislation. Republicans were equally harsh in their condemnation, with Rep. French Hill urging the need to use all available tools, including fully implementing the Graham sanctions, to pressure Putin into ending his war in Ukraine. Sen. Thom Tillis questioned the administration's understanding of the law, while Sen. John Cornyn simply stated that Lindsey Graham would be appalled. The White House defended Trump's decision, stating that it provides additional authorities to pursue a peaceful resolution, but warned that enforcing the sanctions now would hinder ongoing U.S. efforts to negotiate a durable peace agreement. The immediate reaction from Congress suggests that Trump may face even broader backlash when they return from the election.",
  "summary": "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…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Economic Times",
        "title": "Trump’s 100% Russian oil tariff U-turn has a catch",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/trumps-100-russian-oil-tariff-u-turn-has-a-catch",
        "published": "2026-10-17T05:42:47.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Business Standard IN",
        "title": "India to keep Russian oil imports near current levels after Trump waiver",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/india-to-keep-russian-oil-imports-near-current-levels-after-trump",
        "published": "2026-10-17T09:12:19.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}