Massie praises Trump on waiving Graham’s Russia sanctions

Read more... Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) on Saturday issued rare approval of President Donald Trump, commending the White House for lifting sanctions on Russia.The White House waived the sanctions on Friday, after the late Sen. 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