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GOP lawmakers reject U.S.-Russia diesel deal, Trump's Zelensky…

Sen. John Kennedy backs the diesel deal itself but opposes importing it from Russia, calling Putin a butcher; Republicans face rough midterm prospects.

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  1. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSeveral Republicans are pushing back on the administration's Russian diesel deal, and on President Trump's suggestion that Ukraine needs a new leader.

  2. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorPushing back how hard?

  3. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSenator John Kennedy of Louisiana said Friday he backs the president's decision on diesel, but not importing it from Putin. He called Putin a butcher.

  4. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSo he likes the diesel. He dislikes the supplier.

  5. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThat's the objection. The deal comes as tensions over Ukraine remain high, and it is unclear how many other Republicans will vote against it.

  6. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSame fuel, different return address. Washington calls that a principled stand.

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  1. New Poll: 1 in 4 Trump Voters Want GOP to Break Away · Politico
  2. Zelensky Slams Trump Diesel Deal, Axios Reports · Axios
  3. Diesel Deal Backlash, NYC ICE Clash, Bosa Update · The Washington Post
  4. Economic Pain and an Unpopular Trump Put G.O.P. on its Heels · The New York Times
  5. Zelensky decries US-Russia diesel deal: 'Gifts to Putin will not… · The Hill
  6. Trump calls for new Ukraine leader; Reese eyes WNBA Finals · BBC
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