Washington Today (10/19/26): Trump Eases Russia Fuel Sanctions as Republicans Push Back; Midterms

Republican senators are pushing back against President Trump's decision to ease sanctions on Russian diesel fuel. North Carolina's Thom Tillis, South Carolina's Lindsey Graham, and Texas' John Cornyn have all criticized the move. But President Trump is defending his decision, saying easing economic pressure could help bring Russia to the negotiating table with Ukraine. The president spoke to reporters before leaving for Kansas today, where he's campaigning for Republican Senator Roger Marshall in his closely contested race against Democrat Adam Hamilton. It's the first stop on a swing through key election battlegrounds... And with just 15 day (Source: C-SPAN | Region: Washington D.C., USA)