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The Trump administration is drawing bipartisan criticism after reports that it agreed to buy diesel from Russia, with Republicans and Democrats urging a reversal. Senators pushed back publicly, and commentators called the deal a strategic mistake, noting the volume equals less than two weeks of US demand. Separately, the administration announced an $8 billion harvest fuel relief program and an executive order on dyed diesel, which farmers and truckers say offers little help amid fuel cost pressures.
- 2Report: Trump's FBI Purge Ended Bribery Probe of Graham and Clyburn●How Trump’s FBI Purge Saved Lindsey Graham and James Clyburn From a Bribery Investigation
ProPublica reports that an FBI anti-corruption team opened an investigation into whether South Carolina's most powerful members of Congress, Republican Senator Lindsey Graham and Democrat James Clyburn, were involved in a bribery scheme. According to the report, the inquiry went dark after Trump restructured and purged leadership at the FBI and Justice Department. The story is prompting debate over political interference in federal corruption investigations.
- 3Final Elon Poll Shows Cooper Leading Whatley in NC Senate Race▼Final Elon University Poll before Election Day: Cooper has double-digit lead over Whatley in NC US Senate race
Elon University's final poll before Election Day gives Democrat Roy Cooper a double-digit lead over Republican Michael Whatley in the North Carolina US Senate race. The survey, released by the university's Polling Institute, offers a last snapshot of voter preferences heading into the vote. The contest is one of the most closely watched Senate races, with major implications for control of the chamber.
- 4Report: Trump FBI Purge Ended Probe of Graham and Clyburn●How Trump’s FBI Purge Saved Lindsey Graham and James Clyburn From a Bribery Investigation --- An FBI anti-corruption tea
ProPublica reports that an FBI anti-corruption team opened an investigation into whether South Carolina's most powerful members of Congress, Republican Senator Lindsey Graham and Democratic Congressman James Clyburn, were involved in a bribery scheme. The inquiry was reportedly shut down following Trump's purge of senior FBI officials, sparing both politicians from further scrutiny. The findings are drawing attention to how the leadership shakeup affected ongoing corruption cases involving figures from both parties.
- 5Trump uses French unrest to warn against Democrats in Kansas Senate race●US President Donald Trump on Monday used violent unrest in France as an argument against Democrats in his battle to def
US President Donald Trump on Monday cited violent unrest in France as an argument against Democrats, as he campaigns to defend a Kansas Senate seat long held by Republicans but seen as at risk of falling to his political opponents. The remarks tie foreign unrest to the domestic battle for congressional control.
- 6Ossoff, Collins clash on affordability and immigration in Senate race●Ossoff, Collins at odds over affordability, immigration, healthcare in Senate race
Georgia's US Senate race between Democrat Jon Ossoff and Republican challenger Mike Collins is shaping up around three core disputes: affordability, immigration and healthcare. The two candidates are laying out sharply different positions as the contest draws attention, with costs of living and border policy expected to feature heavily in the campaign.
- 7Senate Democrats Demand Disclosure of Iran War Costs●Senate Democrats Demand Trump Administration Reveal Full Costs of Iran War
Senate Democrats are pressing the Trump administration to disclose the full financial costs of military action against Iran, according to a report by Truthout. The demand centers on transparency over spending tied to the conflict, with lawmakers arguing the public deserves a complete accounting of the war's price. The push comes amid ongoing debate in Congress over the scope and funding of US involvement in Iran.