President Trump halted implementation of new Russia penalties contained in a legislative package signed last month, drawing bipartisan criticism as his administration seeks to contain rising US fuel costs ahead of the November elections. The move followed Trump's decision to temporarily lift restrictions on Russian diesel sales in the United States and global markets amid fuel shortages, the ongoing Iran war and the Russia-Ukraine war. The existing sanctions package, known as the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, passed the Senate 86-11 and was intended to pressure Moscow through tariffs and other penalties on Russian energy buyers and sanctions evaders. Earlier reporting said Trump indefinitely waived major provisions while citing national security concerns, though the administration retained authority to use them later. Former Rep. Mike Rogers, the Republican Senate nominee in Michigan, opposed importing diesel from Russia and called for a temporary export ban. The policy dispute is unfolding less than 20 days before the November elections, with President Obama campaigning for Democrats in Ohio and Michigan, Trump planning stops in seven states, and Democrats holding a 77 percent chance of retaking the House in a Decision Desk HQ forecast. The week's political agenda also includes reports of suspicious packages sent to lawmakers and election officials, and staffing changes involving Katie Zacharia, Kimberly Guilfoyle and Kristi Noem. Energy Secretary Chris Wright, Rogers, Maine Senate nominee Troy Jackson, House Speaker Mike Johnson, Sen. James Lankford and other national political figures are scheduled to appear on Sunday news programs.