President Trump waives Russia sanctions; Japan to accept foreign workers; groups counter election interference

• President Trump temporarily waived some sanctions on Russia's energy sector and economy.
• Japan plans to restart accepting foreign workers for meal services at some facilities in December.
• Pro-democracy groups are preparing to counter potential election interference by the Trump administration.
• The pro-democracy groups' efforts are in response to concerns about interference to keep Republicans in power.
• The sanctions waiver is part of ongoing peace negotiations, according to President Trump.