Congress reacts to executive order exempting Russia from economic sanctions
NPR's Eric McDaniel reports on how Congress has reacted to President Trump's executive order exempting Russia from economic sanctions.
NPR reports: NPR's Eric McDaniel reports on how Congress has reacted to President Trump's executive order exempting Russia from economic sanctions.
This politics story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Congress, Russia and NPR's Eric McDaniel.
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