No. 1Russia policy
Several Republicans object to Russian diesel deal and Trump's Ukraine remarks
Several Republican lawmakers have criticized the Trump administration's deal involving Russian diesel. They also objected to President Trump's suggestion that Ukraine needs a new leader. Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana said Friday that he backed the president's decision but not importing the fuel from Putin. The summary available does not detail the terms of the deal or say how many lawmakers spoke out. Watch for whether more GOP members break with the White House on either issue.
Why it mattersYou can see where Republican support for the administration's Russia and Ukraine approach is thinning.
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Fitzpatrick plans bipartisan bill to bar U.S. purchases of Russian oil
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, a Pennsylvania Republican, said Saturday he will introduce bipartisan legislation to block any purchases of Russian oil. He is calling it the "Ronald Reagan Peace Through Strength Act." The bill is meant to stop President Trump from lifting sanctions on Russian oil while global fuel shortages continue. The source does not say when it will be introduced or who will co-sponsor it. Its path will show how much congressional appetite exists to limit the president's sanctions authority.
No. 3Justice Department
Dhillon reshapes Justice Department civil rights work and staff
NPR reports that Harmeet Dhillon has remade the Justice Department's civil rights division. According to the report, she has pushed out hundreds of longtime attorneys. Many were replaced with people who have little experience and who share her ideological views. NPR also reports that the division's enforcement powers are now being used to pursue the president's agenda. The summary does not give specific cases or numbers beyond "hundreds."