World · 10/12/2026
Trump’s Russia Fuel Deal Faces Lawmaker Pushback
Lawmakers are challenging Trump’s Russia fuel deal, while Republican Sen. Thom Tillis has sharp words for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Why it matters
The pushback highlights lawmakers’ opposition to Trump’s fuel deal with Russia.
- ★Lawmakers are pushing back on Trump’s fuel deal with Russia.
- ★Republican Sen. Thom Tillis also condemned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
- ★Tillis called Hegseth a “failed leader.”