With 15 days until Election Day, President Trump is back on the campaign trail. New polling from the NBC News Decision Desk finds voters unhappy with the economy. Trump faces bipartisan backlash for waiving sanctions on Russia days before they were due to take effect. Ohio Democrat Rep. Greg Landsman discusses his reelection bid amid Republican redistricting efforts.

NNBC News2026-10-19 22:00

Republican lawmakers criticized President Donald Trump for waiving new tariffs and sanctions on Russia. Trump defended the move against criticism from some of his strongest allies on Capitol Hill.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-19 13:31

President Trump is drawing criticism for efforts to lower oil prices amid the war in Iran, including his decision to waive sanctions against Russia.

CCBS News2026-10-19 13:06

Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor calls Donald Trump’s pause on Russian sanctions a “gift” to Vladimir Putin. He says easing limits on Russian oil sales will do little for U.S. fuel prices while helping Moscow fund its war, and questions disruptions to Ukraine’s satellite access and intelligence sharing as Russian attacks continue.

GGlobal News2026-10-18 18:52

Energy Secretary Chris Wright discusses Trump’s waiver of new sanctions on Russia in an interview with ABC News’ Martha Raddatz on “This Week.”

AABC News2026-10-18 15:58

Republican Sen. Dave McCormick of Pennsylvania discusses President Donald Trump’s decision to waive new sanctions and tariffs on Russia, arguing that the U.S. should keep pressure on Vladimir Putin.

FFox News2026-10-18 15:30

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended the Trump administration’s policies on Meet the Press after the president waived a sweeping Russia sanctions law and struck a diesel deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

NNBC News2026-10-18 14:13

In an exclusive Meet the Press interview, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called it “a pity” that President Trump used an executive order to waive Russia sanctions in the Lindsey Graham bill.

NNBC News2026-10-18 13:53

Donald Trump’s decision to waive new sanctions on Russia is drawing criticism from Republicans and Democrats and adding strain to US ties with Ukraine. Jeff Mason says Trump’s effort to lower diesel prices before the midterms is shaping his Russia policy and prompting questions about whether it can ease costs for voters.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-18 11:50

Days before new US sanctions targeting Russia’s economy were set to take effect, Donald Trump signed an executive order suspending the restrictions and duties under the so-called Graham Act, citing US national interests. The law targets banks, Kremlin officials and a shadow fleet of oil tankers. Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders condemned the deal.

AAl Jazeera English2026-10-18 04:30

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday that US President Donald Trump’s decision to waive sanctions and tariffs on Russia shortly before they were due to take effect would “unfortunately” bring Russia further relief and encourage more Russian aggression. Zelensky wrote on X that undoing and blocking the measures seemed wrong and helped only Russia.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-18 00:25

President Trump campaigned for midterm candidates in Kentucky on Saturday, just weeks before Election Day. He is drawing fresh criticism, including from members of his own party, for ordering sanctions relief for Russia while it continues to strike Ukraine.

NNBC News2026-10-17 23:24

President Trump waived new sanctions targeting Russia’s oil and gas industry, just days before they were due to take effect. Separately, Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian olive harvesters and injured a Washington Post photojournalist; Oregon police said a teacher and a parent tackled a school shooter and saved lives. French supermarkets are investigating an attack that disrupted frozen-food aisles across the country, amid questions about whether hackers could target home appliances.

RReuters2026-10-17 15:01

Bloomberg News editor Anthony Halpin and White House correspondent Jeff Mason say President Donald Trump’s waiver of new sanctions on Russia could create economic and diplomatic openings for Moscow while increasing pressure on Ukraine.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-17 11:48

Russia on Saturday called US President Donald Trump’s decision to waive new sanctions on it “historic.” Ukraine is concerned that he is siding with Moscow in what is described as Europe’s worst conflict since World War II.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-17 10:41

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged EU leaders on Friday to continue financing Kyiv’s fight next year with nearly $80 billion. He said he was standing up for his country amid a renewed dispute with US President Donald Trump.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-17 09:25

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday waiving sweeping US sanctions and tariffs aimed at Russia’s energy revenues. The move marked a new low in Washington’s ties with war-torn Ukraine.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-17 09:23

Donald Trump has blocked numerous sanctions on Russia two days before they were due to take effect, amid a growing dispute with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Congress passed the sanctions and Trump signed them into law in September. In a Friday-night executive order, Trump said suspending some was in the US “national interest,” prompting backlash from lawmakers.

BBBC News2026-10-17 07:57

Trump signed an executive order waiving a new package of sanctions on Russia. The move comes amid his growing criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and after the US diesel deal with Russia.

Eeuronews2026-10-17 06:48

Andrij Dobriansky, a policy expert at the Center for U.S.-Ukrainian Relations, analyses the latest developments in the Ukraine war.

TTRT World2026-10-17 02:22

European People’s Party MEP Dirk Gotink says the EU should stop issuing Russian citizens the “full range of visas” while Russia continues its attacks on Ukraine.

Eeuronews2026-10-16 07:28

Rep. Gabe Amo says the Trump administration should act against Russia and has repeatedly failed to clearly support Ukraine. He says Congress should investigate whether changes to Starshield capabilities or intelligence sharing hindered Ukraine’s defense, and use its power of the purse to demand answers and accountability.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-15 22:27

Kaja Kallas said in an interview that the idea of using Russian assets frozen in Europe to fund Ukraine remains possible, but a clear plan is needed.

Eeuronews2026-10-15 07:45

Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares says the EU should use Russia’s frozen assets to provide financial support to Ukraine, rather than use taxpayers’ money.

Eeuronews2026-10-14 06:40