Trump's Russia diesel deal and sanctions waiver are putting Republican candidates in the hot seat with the midterm elections just weeks away.
With voters focused on high fuel prices, GOP candidates are being pressed to take a position on President Trump's decision to buy Russian diesel and waive sanctions on Moscow's energy exports. Energy Secretary Chris Wright calls the deal a carrot to end the Ukraine war, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Russia would have sold the diesel either way. But several Republicans, including Senator Darline Graham, are breaking with the White House, saying they would rather keep the pressure on the Kremlin.
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