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US Democrats tee up pre-election war powers vote as some Republicans break with Trump on Iran
By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, Sept 24 (Reuters) - The US Senate could vote as soon as Thursday to tell President Donald Trump to end the war in Iran or get Congress' authorization to continue it, as Democrats tee up a vote on the unpopular conflict before November's midterm elections.
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Reuters
US Senate rejects Democratic-led resolution to curb Trump's Iran war powers
By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, Sept 24 (Reuters) - The US Senate on Thursday narrowly rejected a resolution demanding President Donald Trump end the war in Iran or seek congressional authorization, as Democrats sought to put Republicans on the defensive over the unpopular conflict before
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US energy secretary seeks refiners' help amid narrow options to curb diesel price
By Jarrett Renshaw and Nicole Jao WASHINGTON/NEW YORK, Sept 24 (Reuters) - US Energy Secretary Chris Wright has contacted executives at several major American refiners in recent days to gauge support for a voluntary restriction on diesel exports as the Trump administration searches for an
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Detroit Free Press
Some Republicans, including Mike Rogers, calling for fuel export ban
The average price for diesel fuel in Michigan on Tuesday, Sept. 21, hit $6.88 a gallon, a new record.
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USA Today
Why Trump's proposed diesel export ban could raise gas prices
President Donald Trump is pushing for a diesel export ban as prices reach record highs, but some observers worry that could actually cause a price spike.
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AP News
Republicans dump cash into red states as they try to hold the line against Democrats in the midterms
Republicans are growing increasingly grim about their chances in November, with aligned groups pumping money into reliably red states and candidates scrambling to distance themselves from unpopular White House policies
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AP News
Skyrocketing diesel prices rattle Republicans as midterms approach
Diesel prices are hitting record highs as the Middle East conflict intensifies, affecting American farmers and rural residents
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AP News
The Latest: Trump says US and Iran met for 3 hours after his threat during United Nations speech
President Donald Trump said U.S. and Iranian officials have met, shortly after he threatened in his address to the U.N. General Assembly that he may “annihilate” the Islamic Republic if a deal isn’t reached soon to end nearly seven-month war
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USA Today
'End the open-ended war.' GOP candidates push Trump on Iran
The push from key congressional candidates to end the war illustrates the growing GOP angst around a conflict that is deeply unpopular.
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The List Wire
Price of gas, diesel fuel continue to soar
The price of crude oil continues to soar. Gas prices are high, again, and diesel fuel cost is causing truckers to sit some rigs.
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Reuters
Two Republican Senate candidates call for swift end to Iran war, diverging from Trump
By Nathan Layne Sept 21 (Reuters) - Two Republicans in tight US Senate races called on Monday for a swift end to the war in Iran, the latest sign that vulnerable candidates are trying to put some distance between themselves and President Donald Trump over a conflict that has pushed up fuel prices,
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Reuters
Republican senator seeks probe of Trump family business dealings
By Susan Heavey WASHINGTON, Sept 22 (Reuters) - A Republican US senator on Tuesday called for an investigation into whether President Donald Trump's family is profiting from his time in office, saying any perception that members are exploiting their position undermines trust in the government.
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