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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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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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Putin floats US-China-Russia summit to end Ukraine war, WSJ reportsUS President Donald Trump is already facing blowback from Republicans for his overtures to Putin, including waiving Russia sanctions.

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Tamara Keith and Carrie Dann on Trump's approval rating hitting a record lowNPR's Tamara Keith and Carrie Dann of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including a new poll putting President Trump's approval rating at a record low, the amount of money being spent on Senate races, Trump escalating his feud with Ukraine's president and Trump's attempts to remake Washington.

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Scoop: Pete Hegseth meets with Netanyahu in Israel ahead of electionsDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel on Monday, two sources with knowledge told Axios. Why it matters: The unannounced visit comes eight days before Israel's election and amid U.S.-Israeli discussions about potentially resuming major combat operations against Iran. The Pentagon and the Israeli…

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Zelensky rolls the dice on combative Trump pressure campaignUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is making a high-stakes bet that a combative public pressure campaign targeting President Trump — in coordination with his allies in Congress — will push the president to reverse course on concessions to Russia. Zelensky, under intense strain from relentless Russian strikes and depleted air defenses, has lashed out…

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El-Sayed: Ohio State owes Vance a refundMichigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed brought up a Midwestern college rivalry in an attack against Vice President Vance. During a recent town hall on CBS News, Vance said that he had seen “what Abdul El-Sayed says about the war in Iran.” “I see he — criticizing decisions that the president has made, the military's...

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