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Johnson says he warned White House of 'unintended consequences' from Russia sanctions waiver

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Sunday that he warned the White House of “unintended consequences” that could stem from waiving sanctions on Russia. President Trump signed an executive order last week waiving sanctions on Russia that were slated to take effect under a legislative package championed by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and passed...

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The Hill· Oct 19, 2:03 PMJohnson says he warned White House of 'unintended consequences' from Russia sanctions waiver

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GOP, Trump, Hegseth tangle on Russia amid rising midterm pressures: Live discussionA rising number of GOP senators are raising criticisms of President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth surrounding the U.S. handling of the Russia-Ukraine war. Trump's decision to waive sanctions on Russia under legislation just approved by Congress and named after the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) is just the latest flashpoint after a deal...

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Putin proposing summit with Trump, Xi in push to end Ukraine war: WSJRussian President Vladimir Putin is proposing a three-way meeting with President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping next month to discuss the war in Ukraine, the Wall Street Journal Reported. Putin proposed the summit during a phone call with Trump on Oct. 9, the Journal reported, citing a Russian intelligence officer briefed on the matter....

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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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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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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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Rubio says Ukraine attacked ships carrying US-owned oil, demands Zelensky bring ‘an end to this war’Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused Ukraine of attacking American energy vessels in the Black Sea and urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to find a way to end the bloody war.

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Saudis Scrap In-Person Attendance for Flagship Investment EventSaudi Arabia has ruled out holding its flagship investment conference in person this year as continuing Houthi attacks disrupt travel into the kingdom, dealing a blow to Riyadh’s efforts to attract foreign capital and position itself as a global business hub.

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AAU Sues to Block Federal Transparency on Foreign Funding of UniversitiesForeign influence on university campuses in the U.S. is a serious threat to national security. In 2024, a congressional investigation exposed nearly $40 million in unreported research contracts between the Chinese Communist Party and two top U.S. research universities. To protect national security and provide greater transparency to the American people,…

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The pill in your medicine cabinet is a national security issueRep. Bob Onder argues that the United States must reduce its dependence on foreign pharmaceutical supplies and rebuild domestic manufacturing capacity to address national security vulnerabilities exposed by recent drug contaminations.

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