LETTER : CONGRESS MUST BLOCK RUSSIAN DIESEL DEAL

What happened: A letter to the editor urges Congress to block President Trump's decision to allow millions of dollars of diesel fuel purchases from Russia, which the writer says Trump claims will help lower fuel and grocery prices. Why it matters: The writer calls Russia a dangerous strategic enemy, cites its invasion of Ukraine and reported intelligence support to Iran and the Houthis, and argues Congress must act to protect American lives and assets. Key numbers: The letter cites millions of dollars in diesel purchases and billions of dollars in allied aid to Ukraine.

A letter to the editor urges Congress to block President Trump's decision to allow millions of dollars of diesel fuel purchases from Russia, which the writer says Trump claims will help lower fuel and grocery prices.

The writer calls Russia a dangerous strategic enemy, cites its invasion of Ukraine and reported intelligence support to Iran and the Houthis, and argues Congress must act to protect American lives and assets. Key numbers: The letter cites millions of dollars in diesel purchases and billions of dollars in allied aid to Ukraine.