Bipartisan senators demand Trump scrap Russia diesel deal, call it 'betrayal' of US allies

What happened: A bipartisan group of senators urged Donald Trump to scrap his announced diesel deal with Russia, calling it a gift to an adversary and a betrayal of US allies. The White House did not immediately respond to a comment request. Key numbers: Trump said Russia agreed to supply over 300,000 tons of diesel immediately, another 500,000 tons in November, 1,000,000 tons after Why it matters: The senators said the deal, via Treasury General License No. 135 lifting sanctions on Russian diesel exports, would give the Kremlin revenue and offer limited to no relief on US fuel prices. Coverage: 10 outlets in 24h

A bipartisan group of senators urged Donald Trump to scrap his announced diesel deal with Russia, calling it a gift to an adversary and a betrayal of US allies. The White House did not immediately respond to a comment request.

The senators said the deal, via Treasury General License No. 135 lifting sanctions on Russian diesel exports, would give the Kremlin revenue and offer limited to no relief on US fuel prices.