A conservative think tank linked to former Vice President Pence has urged the Trump administration to block a proposed shipment of Russian diesel fuel to the U.S., arguing against the deal in a letter obtained by The Hill. The group’s stance aligns with critics in Congress, including some Senate Republicans, who have raised objections to the agreement. The pushback highlights growing concerns over energy security and potential sanctions implications. The debate underscores broader tensions between economic interests and geopolitical strategy in the administration’s foreign policy approach.


Advancing American Freedom, a conservative think tank founded by former Vice President Pence, is calling on the Trump administration not to allow Russia to ship unsanctioned diesel to the U.S., according to a letter obtained by The Hill. The GOP group joins some Senate Republicans and others who have pushed back on the diesel deal. ...