President Trump’s surprise diesel deal with Russia and decision to waive sanctions on Moscow have become a headache for Republican candidates with just two weeks to go before the midterms

First seen Oct 18, 2026, 5:25 PM ET · Updated Oct 18, 2026, 7:19 PM ET · 4 outlets

4 outlets (WSJ, Axios, The Guardian US and Politico) are covering this story.

WSJ reports: “GOP politicians in a number of tight races are breaking with Trump on Russia policy ahead of midterms.”
Axios reports: “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.Why it matters: The…”
The Guardian US reports: “From the attorney general stumping for Republican candidates to federal agents raiding the home of a Democratic congresswoman up for re-election, the department is violating longstanding normsDonal…”

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