Johnson warns White House of 'unintended consequences' from Russia sanctions waiver

Speaker Mike Johnson publicly cautioned the White House that waiving Russia sanctions could have unintended consequences, signaling intra-party friction over the executive order signed by President Trump. The waiver suspends sanctions mandated by a Graham-championed legislative package, marking a reversal of stated U.S. policy toward Russia. The move raises uncertainty about the durability of sanctions and potential shifts in U.S.-Russia relations.