Republican lawmakers break with Trump on diesel deal with Russia

What happened: President Trump announced a diesel supply agreement with Russia's Vladimir Putin, saying Russia will ship 300,000 tons of diesel immediately, 500,000 tons in November, and 1,000,000 tons after that. Why it matters: Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said bipartisan legislation to block purchases of Russian oil will be introduced. A bipartisan group of senators pressed the administration to reverse course, and former Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette said he is skeptical diesel prices will fall significantly. Coverage: 15+ outlets in 24h

President Trump announced a diesel supply agreement with Russia's Vladimir Putin, saying Russia will ship 300,000 tons of diesel immediately, 500,000 tons in November, and 1,000,000 tons after that.

Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said bipartisan legislation to block purchases of Russian oil will be introduced. A bipartisan group of senators pressed the administration to reverse course, and former Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette said he is skeptical diesel prices will fall significantly.