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House Republican moves to block Trump's Russia diesel deal

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Representative Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) plans to force a House vote to block a diesel deal between President Trump and Russia, citing concerns it could fund Russia's war in Ukraine. Fitzpatrick intends to use a discharge petition, a procedural move requiring 218 signatures, to bypass House leadership and bring the "Ronald Reagan Peace Through Strength Act" to the floor. While Fitzpatrick is confident the bill will pass overwhelmingly, its passage faces significant hurdles, including limited time before the current Congress ends and potential Senate inaction or a presidential veto. AI

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House Republican moves to block Trump's Russia diesel deal

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Andrew Pantazi ·

    House Republican, invoking Reagan, moves to block Trump's Russia oil deal

    <p>Rep. <a href="https://www.axios.com/2024/02/29/house-republican-ukraine-aid-discharge-petition" target="_blank">Brian Fitzpatrick</a> (R-Pa.) vowed Saturday to force a House vote to block Russian oil purchases, challenging <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/10/09/trump-putin-…

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