Politics

GOP Candidates Confront Trump's Russia Deal

Updated 2026-10-12 17:25 UTC 2 sources Negative

Republicans are grappling with how to support former President Trump’s controversial diesel deal with Russia, which could complicate their positions in upcoming midterms.

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Axios

Trump's Russia deal leaves GOP candidates with a Putin problem

Republicans already saddled with Trump's unpopular policies in the midterms now face another awkward choice: whether to back his diesel deal with a dictator many of them despise.

2026-10-12 17:12 UTC

CNBC

Higher rates could be needed to avoid 'inflationary mindset' taking hold, says Fed's Hammack

The Cleveland Fed president said that tighter monetary policy would be needed to bring down inflation.

2026-10-12 17:15 UTC