Rand Paul will ask Trump to lift sanctions against two Russian leaders

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., said Thursday evening he would ask President Trump to lift sanctions against the chairmen of both houses of the Russian legislature so they can visit the U.S. in the fall.

Paul just returned to the U.S. from Russia after a trip intended to promote diplomacy between the two countries. Paul told Fox News Thursday evening that the leaders of both chambers of the Russian legislature have committed to visiting the U.S. this year, but they can’t until sanctions are lifted.