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Congressman Don Bacon Criticizes President Trump's Rhetoric on Ukraine Conflict

Congressman Don Bacon Criticizes President Trump's Rhetoric on Ukraine Conflict

Don Bacon, a Republican congressman from Nebraska, has publicly criticized President Trump's comments regarding the Ukraine conflict. Bacon, a retired Air Force brigadier general, accused the White House of creating 'moral ambiguity' in its approach to the conflict. He emphasized that Russia is solely responsible for initiating the war. Bacon's criticism came after President Trump suggested that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky should simply 'end the war.' Bacon argued that such statements could undermine the clarity of the U.S. stance on the conflict and potentially weaken long-standing security alliances. He has been a vocal supporter of Ukraine in Congress and has expressed concerns about the potential weakening of U.S. alliances under Trump's leadership.
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How long will Americans have to wait for gas prices to fall?

How long will Americans have to wait for gas prices to fall?

Let's assume the news reports are correct: A deal will get struck in the next day or so that allows the Strait of Hormuz to reopen. That raises two quick questions: How fast will retail gasoline prices fall? How quickly can the Strait of Hormuz be reopened? The short answer on the first question is ...
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US presses on with Ukraine Patriot missile talks, sources say, despite Trump's doubts

US presses on with Ukraine Patriot missile talks, sources say, despite Trump's doubts

By Jonathan Landay and Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, Aug 5 (Reuters) - The U.S. is pressing ahead with talks on allowing Ukraine to make Patriot interceptor missiles, which Kyiv urgently wants to defend against Russian attacks, even after President Donald Trump cast doubt on such a deal, four sources
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Exclusive-Syria tells US it is willing to drastically drop Russian oil imports, sources say

Exclusive-Syria tells US it is willing to drastically drop Russian oil imports, sources say

BEIRUT/WASHINGTON, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Damascus has agreed to drastically reduce imports of Russian oil as part of its ongoing discussions with the United States on lifting the last major sanctions designation on Syria, three sources familiar with the conversations told Reuters.
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Russian planes fire a salvo of glide bombs at a southern Ukraine city, killing 1 and wounding dozens

Russian planes fire a salvo of glide bombs at a southern Ukraine city, killing 1 and wounding dozens

Russian planes have dropped eight powerful glide bombs on a city in southern Ukraine, killing one person and wounding dozens, according to regional chief Ivan Fedorov
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Oil prices drop after Trump cancels attack on Iran to seek nuclear deal

Oil prices drop after Trump cancels attack on Iran to seek nuclear deal

By Shadia Nasralla LONDON, Aug 3 (Reuters) - Oil prices fell more than $4 a barrel on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump held off a fresh attack on Iran as he sought a quick deal that would halt Tehran's nuclear ambitions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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Oil prices drop 5% to three-week low after Trump cancels attack on Iran

Oil prices drop 5% to three-week low after Trump cancels attack on Iran

By Scott DiSavino NEW YORK, Aug 3 (Reuters) - Oil prices fell about 5% to a three-week low on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump held off on a fresh attack on Iran in the hope of sealing a quick deal that could boost oil supplies from the Gulf.
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Russia fires glide bombs at a southern Ukraine city, killing 1 and wounding dozens

Russia fires glide bombs at a southern Ukraine city, killing 1 and wounding dozens

Russian planes have dropped eight powerful glide bombs on a city in southern Ukraine, killing one person and wounding dozens, according to the regional chief
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Oil prices drop after Trump cancels attack on Iran to seek deal

Oil prices drop after Trump cancels attack on Iran to seek deal

By Shadia Nasralla LONDON, Aug 3 (Reuters) - Oil prices fell more than $5 a barrel on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump held off a fresh attack on Iran as he sought a quick deal with Iran, which said that no talks were planned.
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Oil falls after Trump cancels attack on Iran to seek nuclear deal

Oil falls after Trump cancels attack on Iran to seek nuclear deal

By Florence Tan SINGAPORE, Aug 3 (Reuters) - Oil prices fell more than $4 a barrel on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump held off a fresh attack on Iran as he sought a quick deal that would halt Tehran's nuclear ambitions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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The Latest: Blanche rescinds fund for Trump allies after senators threaten to block his AG bid

The Latest: Blanche rescinds fund for Trump allies after senators threaten to block his AG bid

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has put it in writing, issuing a formal order terminating President Donald Trump’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund” to compensate his political allies
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Russia blasts southern Ukrainian city with glide bombs while Ukrainian drones reportedly kill 9

Russia blasts southern Ukrainian city with glide bombs while Ukrainian drones reportedly kill 9

A regional official says Russian planes have dropped eight powerful glide bombs on Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, killing one person and wounding dozens