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Trump tests GOP resolve on Russia, Ukraine

In today's issue: ▪ Zelensky raises pressure ▪ No Kings protest as early vote starts ▪ Experts see weak measles messaging ▪ Trump endorses Netanyahu Republicans are growing increasingly frustrated over President Trump’s recent moves that have advantaged Russia on the battlefield at the cost of the U.S.’s ally Ukraine, but whether they can force the...

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Israel Arrests 10 for Settler Attack on US Journalist, DiplomatsIsraeli police arrested 10 people in connection with attacks on an American photojournalist and foreign diplomats by West Bank settlers, an incident that’s stoked European and US calls for a crackdown.

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US and China compete for influence in Central AsiaUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio sought to strike deals across resource-rich Central Asia and reverse Chinese inroads.

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Rep. Don Beyer, D-Va., on Trump waiving sanctions on RussiaNPR's Leila Fadel asks Democratic Rep. Don Beyer of Virginia about President Trump's decision to waive new sanctions on Russia.

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Trump’s Policy Is Coherent for a President Who Likes Putin and Loathes ZelenskyHe is prone to zig and zag, but there are unfortunate consistencies when it comes to Russia and Ukraine.

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Ex-pro-Trump leader outraged at president’s latest 'betrayal': 'Will return the favor'President Donald Trump’s endorsement of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sparked bipartisan fury on Sunday, including from a prominent individual who was once among his strongest backers. “BIBI NETANYAHU WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!” Trump wrote Sunday, with the right-wing, criminally indicted leader, who’s wanted by the International Criminal Court…

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The fallout from Trump's Russia energy movesPresident Trump's moves to avoid new penalties on Russian energy sent shockwaves through Washington, sparking diplomatic tensions and political turmoil. Why it matters: Trump's push to lower energy prices ahead of the midterms could provide Russia an economic lifeline and is exposing divisions within his own party. Oil, gas and petroleum product exports…

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Live updates: GOP airs frustration over Russia sanctions waiver; Trump heads to KansasPresident Trump is defending his decision to delay new sanctions on Russia, arguing he does not want to drive Moscow away from the negotiating table as he works to end the war in Ukraine. The move, however, is drawing increasing scrutiny from Republicans. Sens. Darline Graham (R-S.C.) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) have been the most...

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Wicker calls on Trump, Zelensky to broker deal to stop strikes on Russian energy infrastructureSenate Armed Services Committee Chairman Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) is calling on President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to reach a deal to suspend Kyiv's strikes on Russian petroleum facilities, which Trump has blamed for high domestic gas prices. Trump earlier this month unilaterally declared a ceasefire on striking important energy…

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PBOC’s Pan Says to Monitor AI Impact on Economy, Monetary PolicyPeople’s Bank of China Governor Pan Gongsheng said the central bank will closely monitor the macroeconomic impact of artificial intelligence and prudently assess its effects on the economy, financial markets and monetary policy, while making forward-looking policy preparations.

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