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Trump signs Lindsey Graham’s Russia sanctions bill into law

President Trump signed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, a bill targeting Russian oil and gas exports and extending sanctions on Iran’s energy and weapons sectors. Ukrainian President Zelensky thanked Trump and praised Graham, while Rep. McCaul said the measure would force Putin to the negotiating table. The article presents the bill as a bipartisan, morally urgent response to Russian aggression without including opposing views.

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ANDREW NEIL: We face a winter of global discontent - yet the West is being run by failures of truly historic proportions, for whom reality is another country

The column argues that Houthi seizures in the Red Sea and Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz have triggered a global energy crunch that will raise oil, gas, food, and interest costs. It blames Western leaders, especially Trump, for incompetence while warning of a new inflationary surge.

Right 3.9

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U.S.-Saudi nuclear power deal faces pushback over potential weapons risks

Congressional Democrats introduced resolutions to block the Trump administration’s civilian nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia, arguing it lacks sufficient safeguards against weapons proliferation. The deal would allow U.S. assistance for Saudi nuclear power but does not require Saudi Arabia to sign the IAEA additional protocol. A former Energy Department official defends the agreement as better than leaving the deal to Russia or China.

Left 2.0

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Judge rules against Trump EPA efforts to terminate Solar for All program

A federal judge ruled that the EPA illegally terminated the Solar for All program, vacating its effort to cancel $7 billion intended for low-income solar projects. The EPA said it is reviewing the decision and considering an appeal, and the ruling follows similar litigation over other Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grants.

Left 1.7

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Trump signs sweeping Russia sanctions bill

President Trump signed a sweeping sanctions bill targeting Russia's oil and gas revenue and extending measures to Iran. The bill allows tariffs of up to 100% on top buyers of Russian oil and gas, notably China and India, and includes sanctions on Putin and Russian financial institutions. It is named after the late Senator Lindsey Graham, a prominent Ukraine ally.

Left 1.7

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California is missing out on America’s working-class boom

The piece argues California's economy is failing working- and middle-class residents despite job gains, blaming Gov. Gavin Newsom's green policies and contrasting it with a national working-class boom under President Trump. It claims Newsom has not delivered for ordinary Californians and says the issue will hurt him politically.

Right 4.7

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A tale of two cities: San Francisco banning data centers, while Santa Clara is building more

The article contrasts Santa Clara, which hosts 58 data centers and is expanding its power grid while generating local revenue and lower utility rates, with San Francisco, where supervisors are pursuing a 45-day moratorium on new data centers over pollution and community-impact concerns. It also examines resident views, water and noise complaints, and industry arguments that properly run data centers have limited impact.

Right 2.3

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Record diesel costs cripple trucking companies across California

California diesel prices hit a record $8.39 a gallon, squeezing trucking companies already facing high insurance, equipment and regulatory costs. Truckers describe $1,500 fill-ups, thin margins and warnings that higher fuel costs will eventually reach groceries and other goods. The article focuses on small family-owned and owner-operator truckers as the main victims of the cost surge.

Right 2.6

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Court reinstates $7B ‘Solar for All’ program axed by Trump

A federal court reinstated the $7 billion Solar for All program after finding the EPA lacked authority to terminate already obligated grants. The ruling favors the Biden-era climate program and delivers a setback to the Trump administration’s spending cuts, with environmental advocates praising the decision.

Left 2.2

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Iran war fuels Iowa Republican political pivot as gas prices soar

As the Iran war continues, rising gas and diesel prices are pressuring Iowa Republicans in competitive races, prompting two GOP House members to support a Democratic resolution to end the war. The article details their break from Trump, the White House's downplaying of the resolution, and the political risks for Republicans ahead of the midterms.

Left 2.4

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Daily on Energy: Democratic governors escalate crackdown on data centers

The newsletter reports Democratic governors in Virginia and Maryland moving to tighten data center regulations, with Virginia's governor issuing an executive order and Maryland's governor saying he would sign a statewide moratorium. It also notes other states' moratoria and covers Export-Import Bank comments on Africa and U.S. critical minerals.

Right 2.3