GOP: Russia Sanctions Waiver a Mistake, Ukraine Starlink Restrictions, More
Summary
The episode covers the political backlash from Republicans over Trump’s waiver of Russian energy sanctions to lower diesel prices ahead of midterms, alongside Zelensky’s accusations that Trump and Musk restricted Starlink services. It also reports on Pope Leo’s hospital discharge, growing support for Alberta remaining in Canada, and Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s refusal to provide forward guidance on interest rates. Additionally, the show addresses the condemnation of attacks on a journalist and diplomats in the West Bank and recaps the opening game of the WNBA Finals.
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Trump waives Russian energy sanctions to lower diesel prices
Current national average diesel price
Zelensky accuses Trump and Musk of limiting Starlink
Pope Leo discharged from hospital after lung cancer surgery
Alberta secession referendum and Canadian politics
Fed blackout period and Kevin Warsh's IMF speech
John Williams suggests possible year-end rate hike
Huckabee condemns attack on journalist in West Bank
WNBA Finals: Golden State defeats Atlanta
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