After years pressing to end U.S. aid to Ukraine, many Republicans have abandoned that position now that President Trump is supporting the country against Russian aggression.
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It’s No Bluff: The Tariff Rate Is Soaring Under Trump
The president has earned a reputation for bluffing on tariffs. But he has steadily and dramatically raised U.S. tariffs, transforming global trade.
Thune Says Russia Sanctions Vote Could Come as Soon as This Month
Momentum has been building behind a bipartisan bill to impose sanctions on countries that purchase Russian oil, as Republicans work behind the scenes to win President Trump’s support.
How the G.O.P. Bill Will Reshape America’s Energy Landscape
Here’s a rundown on the winners and losers in the legislation muscled through Congress.
Senate Version of Trump’s Policy Bill Ends Many Clean Energy Credits
By ending tax credits for wind and solar power, Senate Republicans may have jeopardized billions in investments in their own districts.
Republicans Propose a New Way to Scrap Fuel Economy Rules: No Fines
For 50 years, automakers have had to increase the fuel efficiency of their vehicles or pay fines. The Republican megabill would set those penalties to $0.
Republican Lawmakers Cheer Strike on Iran as Top Democrats Condemn It
Republicans in Congress praised President Trump’s decision to hit Iran. Many Democrats and some G.O.P. lawmakers said he should have consulted Congress.
War Powers Debate Revived in Congress as Trump Threatens Iran
A bipartisan pair in the House and a Democrat in the Senate have moved to force votes in the coming days on requiring congressional approval before U.S. troops could take offensive action against Iran.
‘Regime Change’? Questions About Israel’s Iran Goal Pressure Trump.
Israel’s military campaign reminds some of America’s ill-fated Middle East interventions, which President Trump has long denounced.
Trump’s Choice on Israel-Iran: Help Destroy Nuclear Facility or Continue to Negotiate
Iranian officials have warned that U.S. participation in an attack on its facilities will imperil any chance of the nuclear disarmament deal the president insists he is still interested in pursuing.