TRUMP PUTS NEW RUSSIA SANCTIONS THAT HE RECENTLY SIGNED INTO LAW ON HOLD , CITING NATIONAL INTEREST

What happened: Trump signed an executive order pausing a sweeping new Russia sanctions package, telling Congress the pause was in the national interest. He had personally signed the legislation last month, two days before a deadline in the law for implementation. Key numbers: The law directed up to 100% tariffs on the Why it matters: The move drew sharp condemnation from congressional Democrats, including Sen. Richard Blumenthal, who said the waivers have nothing to do with national security. The White House did not immediately explain how pausing the sanctions was in the national interest. Coverage: 13 outlets in 24h

Trump signed an executive order pausing a sweeping new Russia sanctions package, telling Congress the pause was in the national interest. He had personally signed the legislation last month, two days before a deadline in the law for implementation.

The move drew sharp condemnation from congressional Democrats, including Sen. Richard Blumenthal, who said the waivers have nothing to do with national security. The White House did not immediately explain how pausing the sanctions was in the national interest.