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Why Trump Made a Diesel Deal With Putin

The deal would bring Russian diesel into the country in the coming months, even though Congress recently tightened energy sanctions on Moscow; the paperwork must be fun.

On air: Gloria Vance and Dale Bearman on BBN Tonight
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Watch it as it aired: Gloria Vance and Dale Bearman on this story, from BBN Tonight at 9:29 PM ET. Cartoon anchors, real headline: the facts are The New York Times's, the jokes are ours.

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  1. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe New York Times is reporting that President Trump has negotiated an agreement to bring in Russian diesel over the next several months, even after just putting his signature on a bill that would strengthen sanctions against Russia's energy sector.

  2. Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorBrilliant, really. You tighten the sanctions and then you tighten the delivery schedule.

  3. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe law says one thing and the fuel order says another, Dale, and the Ukraine war sits between them.

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