House and Senate defy Trump, reach deal on Russia sanctions that WH can’t ease

I’m genuinely surprised to see congressional Republicans stiff Trump on something that’s so important to him, although maybe they feel they no longer have a choice. After the revelation about Don Jr’s meeting with the Russian lawyer, no GOPer in Washington wants to bet heavily on the White House’s innocence in Russiagate. Taking a tough anti-Russia — and anti-Trump — stance on relations with Moscow is insurance for Republicans in case Mueller produces a real b