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Week in Politics: Trump's Russian diesel deal update; why the DOJ is suing California

We look at where things are in the deal President Trump says he made to import Russian diesel, plus the reason why the Justice Department is suing California.

By Staff Reports. Updated October 18, 2026
The U.S. Capitol building at dusk
The U.S. Capitol in Washington.

Officials familiar with the discussions said negotiations continued through the evening, with several provisions still under review by committee staff.