We look at where things are in the deal President Trump says he made to import Russian diesel, plus the reason why the Justice Department is suing California.
President Donald Trump’s diesel deal with Russia has drawn furor from Republicans and Democrats alike on Capitol Hill.
President Donald Trump’s diesel deal with Russia has drawn furor from Republicans and Democrats alike on Capitol Hill.
Sky News – World A 16-year-old former student killed three children and a teacher at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, on Thursday, and wounded two others before a community member confronted and fatally shot him, authorities said. The city is now praising those who intervened while investigators search for answers.
NYTimes – US White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia is leaving her role after less than a week, with multiple outlets reporting she is "transitioning out" or was "let go." Her brief tenure drew scrutiny over her legal credentials and preparedness, and President Donald Trump reportedly told her to reconsider the position. Zacharia had told The New York Times that confusion over her legal credentials was a misunderstanding.
NYTimes – US President Trump signed an executive order exempting Russia from sanctions under the Graham Act, a measure named after the late Senator Lindsey Graham. The new sanctions and tariffs had been set to take effect in two days. Russian presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev called the decision a "significant and truly historic moment."
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