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  "id": 14198396,
  "title": "The Latest: Trump’s diesel deal with Putin draws criticism from a frustrated Congress",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/the-latest-trumps-diesel-deal-with-putin-draws-criticism-from-a",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-13T12:30:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/world/2026/10/13/the-latest-trumps-diesel-deal-with-putin-draws-criticism-from-a-frustrated-congress"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Donald Trump's diesel deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin has drawn strong criticism from both Republicans and Democrats. The agreement is seen as fueling Russia's war against Ukraine, violating existing U.S. laws and bringing the U.S. closer to Russia. This is part of a series of instances where Trump has aligned with Putin, often at the expense of Ukraine and U.S. interests.\n\nNew poll results show a majority of Americans believe Trump is profiting off his presidency in unethical or illegal ways, and is more focused on his wealth than helping ordinary people. As the midterm elections approach, Trump has been seen flying to Alaska to support a Republican senator, indicating the GOP's concerns about losing control of Congress.\n\nTrump's Ohio rally on Monday witnessed a protest, with a protester wearing a shirt demanding the release of Epstein files. The individual was removed from the event and mocked by Trump, who labeled them as \"scum.\" White House press secretary Katie Zacharia was officially sworn in on Monday and is set to hold her first press briefing on Tuesday. The conservative commentator previously served as a communication adviser to Trump's media company and social media platform.",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Hill",
        "title": "Trump picks fight with GOP senators over Russia diesel deal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/trump-picks-fight-with-gop-senators-over-russia-diesel-deal",
        "published": "2026-10-13T10:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Euromaidan Press",
        "title": "The night Trump announced a diesel deal with Putin, drones knocked out more than half the tanks at a Russian fuel-export terminal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/the-night-trump-announced-a-diesel-deal-with-putin-drones-knocked-out",
        "published": "2026-10-13T10:19:46.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "title": "India to gain? Trump’s Russian diesel deal offers New Delhi leverage",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/india-to-gain-trumps-russian-diesel-deal-offers-new-delhi-leverage",
        "published": "2026-10-13T11:00:15.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Trump's diesel deal with Putin draws criticism from a frustrated Congress",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/trumps-diesel-deal-with-putin-draws-criticism-from-a-frustrated",
        "published": "2026-10-13T11:37:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al-Monitor",
        "title": "EU economy chief doubtful Russian diesel exports will affect prices",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/eu-economy-chief-doubtful-russian-diesel-exports-will-affect-prices",
        "published": "2026-10-13T12:30:24.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "EU economy chief doubtful Russian diesel exports will affect prices",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/eu-economy-chief-doubtful-russian-diesel-exports-will-affect-prices-14207695",
        "published": "2026-10-13T12:38:40.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Voice of Ukraine",
        "title": "'They agreed because I said so': Trump faces questions over alleged ceasefire and Putin's responsibility",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/they-agreed-because-i-said-so-trump-faces-questions-over-alleged",
        "published": "2026-10-13T12:47:00.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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