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Political Campaigns and Sanctions

Updated 2026-10-18 15:55 UTC 1 source Neutral

Democratic candidate Troy Jackson criticized senators for ignoring key issues. Energy Secretary Chris Wright defended waiving sanctions against Russia, stating it is not an economic lifeline.

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The Hill
Energy Secretary Chris Wright on Sunday backed President Trump’s move to waive sanctions against Russia under a new legislation package, insisting that it is “not an economic lifeline” for Russia. "This is an incentive to Russia that if they can reduce the conflict with Ukraine, [if] they can get an
2026-10-18 15:32 UTC
The Hill
Democratic Maine Senate candidate Troy Jackson on Sunday said that he's campaigning on issues that many senators in Washington don't "give a s--- about." Jackson pitched his campaign in an interview on CNN's "State of the Union" with Dana Bash. He emphasized that "at least in Maine, we don't have an
2026-10-18 15:38 UTC
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