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Max Miller comes out against Trump waiving Russia sanctions

Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) on Monday said he opposes President Trump's waiver on Russian sanctions after striking a deal with the Kremlin to permit diesel into the U.S. and global marketplace amid the energy shortage brought on by the Iran war. "The Administration should not waive sanctions passed by Congress to punish Russia for its...

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Senate Democrats Demand Public Release of Pentagon's Secret Data Detailing Costs of Iran WarDemocrats on the US Senate Armed Services Committee called on the Pentagon on Monday to reveal how much President Donald Trump's Iran War is costing American taxpayers, citing "ongoing efforts to hide the true cost." US Central Command (CENTCOM) told Congress that the war had cost $43.6 billion as of September 3. But in Monday's letter , Democratic…

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Zelensky disputes US resumed intelligence sharing with UkraineUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday again called into question whether the U.S. has continued to share intelligence with the war-torn country a day after he said Washington resumed providing Kyiv with such information to ‌help defend against Russian missile strikes. Zelensky said Russia launched ballistic missiles and drones at Ukraine’s…

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Virginia Lawmaker Calls for Speedy Passage of Defense Supplemental BillRep. Rob Wittman said that when lawmakers return, they should prioritize the passage of a supplemental spending bill that would provide new revenue to the Pentagon. A key reason would be to replenish weapon systems that have been depleted during the ongoing war with Iran. “The reconciliation bill that passed out of the House has...

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Democratic senator: Zelensky says Ukraine doesn’t have full access to Starshield, intelligence sharingSen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told senators Ukraine still does not have full access to the critical satellite-based Starshield network or U.S. intelligence sharing amid growing tensions with President Trump. Zelensky provided the update to a bipartisan group of senators on a call hosted by Sen. Thom Tillis…

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US Allows Dark-Fleet Oil Tankers to Shed SanctionsThe Trump administration is authorizing the sale of sanctioned oil tankers in an effort to allow the vessels to start legitimately shipping crude, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said.

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Nithya Raman’s LA mayor bid plunges into chaos as civil war breaks out among Marxist backersA growing rift pits the Democratic Socialists of America’s ideologically hard-line members against its LA chapter, which has backed Raman despite disagreements over Israel, Palestine and more.

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91 percent in Texas poll say Iran war raising oil and gas pricesMore than 90 percent of Texas voters believe the Iran conflict is raising oil and gas prices, according to a new survey. In the CBS News/YouGov poll, 91 percent of respondents said the war against Iran is making oil and gas prices in the U.S. “a lot higher” or “a little higher.” Only 7 percent...

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US sanction waivers are Russian economic boonWithin weeks of waiving sanctions on Russian diesel, President Donald Trump waived sanctions on Russia’s trading partners.

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GOP senator: Reagan, Graham would be 'ashamed' of Trump waiving Russia sanctionsSen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) says former President Reagan and the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) would be “ashamed” of President Trump’s action Friday to waive sanctions against Russia, less than a month after Trump signed a tough Russia sanctions package into law. Cassidy vented his disappointment with Trump over his decision to set aside sanctions...

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A bitter Michigan Senate race rattles Jewish and Muslim voters already on edge over the war in GazaMichigan's closely contested Senate race has become deeply personal for some voters.

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