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Trump Eases Russia Sanctions, Midterm Campaign Money, Violent Protests In France
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President Trump is easing pressure on Russia by waiving new sanctions as Ukraine continues striking Russian energy targets and tensions deepen between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Democratic candidates are outraising Republicans across many competitive midterm races, while Elon Musk pours hundreds of millions into GOP super PACs. France is facing one of its biggest political crises in years after nationwide protests erupted into violence, with thousands arrested and the unrest already shaping a presidential election six months away. Want more analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe...
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President Trump signed new sanctions on Russia. Now he's waived them. What does the U.S. easing pressure on Moscow mean for Ukraine? If the United States will support Putin, it's a historic mistake and big threat.
I'm Leila Faldin with Michelle Martin, and this is Up First from NPR News. Democrats are out raising Republicans in the most competitive Senate races, But Elon Musk is pouring hundreds of millions into Republican superbacks. What does the money tell us about where each party stands ahead of the midterms?
And France's president says the protesters who rioted over the weekend must be punished. A minister admitted that police lost control. What began over conditions in schools grew into nationwide demonstrations over the cost of living and violent police crackdowns. Stay with us. We'll give you news you need to start your day.
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