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President Donald Trump is facing opposition from House Republicans over his dealings with Russia, particularly a recent diesel deal with Vladimir Putin.
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Some House GOP members are warning that they will not support the president's legislative agenda, including a $1.5 trillion Pentagon funding request, unless he takes a tougher stance on Russia. Reps. Don Bacon and Brian Fitzpatrick have threatened consequences if the administration does not get serious about Russia.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright has also come under fire for his comments on gas prices, which have remained high across the nation. Wright claimed that the Trump administration has not broken its promise to drop gas prices, but his words have been met with skepticism.
The diesel deal with Russia has been widely criticized, and Democrats are almost unanimous in their opposition to the Trump administration's war in Iran. With the midterm elections approaching, President Trump will need the support of almost all GOP lawmakers to pass his legislative agenda.
