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Trump pressures Ukraine as DOJ probes television networks
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Television networks named in the Justice Department antitrust investigation
The newsletter reports that Donald Trump urged Ukraine to replace President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, while the Justice Department opened an antitrust investigation into five major television networks. It also covers Hurricane Isaias and attacks on Saudi airports.
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Donald Trump urged Ukrainians to elect a new leader.
“President Trump is urging Ukrainians to hold wartime elections and replace President Volodymyr Zelenskyy”
AllegedDonald Trump accused Volodymyr Zelenskyy of causing rising global fuel prices through Ukraine's drone strikes on Russian oil refineries.
“He accuses Zelenskyy of causing rising global fuel prices due to Ukraine's long-range drone strikes on Russian oil refineries.”
Donald Trump temporarily lifted sanctions on Russian diesel.
“Trump lifted sanctions on Russian diesel on Friday temporarily”