Trump waives tariffs on largest buyers of Russian oilPresident Trump prevented some new sanctions on Russia and hefty tariffs on large-scale buyers of Russian oil from taking effect late Friday, as he seeks to ease prices by tapping Russian energy.CBS News3d agoWhole story →EconomyPlanetLindsey Grahamrussian oil tariffs waiver
Trump urges calls to cellphone of Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton in battle over permanent daylight saving time billPresident Donald Trump urged supporters to call what appears to be the senator's personal cellphone number.CBS News17d agoWhole story →GovernmentTom Cottondaylight saving time bill debate
Thune to ramp up midterm campaign stops as Senate Republicans push to hold on to majoritySenate Majority Leader John Thune is set to travel to states with key Senate races in the coming weeks as the GOP fights to hold on to its majority in the upper chamber.CBS News21d agoWhole story →GovernmentJohn Thunemidterm elections
Will new super PAC money and messaging help Paxton blunt Talarico momentum in polls and win the Texas Senate race?Days after the Republican National Committee's Midterm Convention in Dallas, the Senate Leadership Fund, tied to Senate Majority Leader John Thune, pledged to spend more than $51 million in tv ads for Senate candidate Ken Paxton.CBS News1mo agoWhole story →GovernmentJohn Thunetexas senate race
Trump signs Russia sanctions bill championed by Lindsey GrahamThe new law lets the president impose tariffs on the largest purchases of Russian oil and natural gas.CBS News1mo agoWhole story →EconomyPlanetLindsey GrahamHR 10076russia sanctions bill signing
House passes Russia sanctions bill, overcoming opposition from Democratic leadersThe bill was championed by GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died suddenly just one day after announcing a deal had been reached with the White House to move forward.CBS News1mo agoWhole story →EconomySecurityLindsey Grahamrussia sanctions bill passage
