Trump Waives Russia Sanctions as Midterms Turn Into a Blame Game — Saturday, October 17, 2026

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Alex and Jorden break down Trump's Friday order waiving most of the new Graham Act sanctions on Russia days before they took effect; the 'circular firing squad' blame game inside the Republican midterm operation seventeen days out; Brent crude touching one hundred ten dollars as Hormuz tanker attacks escalate and the U.S. taps the Strategic Petroleum Reserve; and Russia's strikes on nine Ukrainian regions as the U.N. reports September civilian casualties up eighty-five percent.