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Exclusive: Democrats lay groundwork to probe Trump's diesel deal

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Top Democrats poised for powerful roles next year are demanding that major banks and ports preserve any records they have tied to potential imports or other deals involving Russian diesel . Why it matters: Probing President Trump's agreement with Moscow will be a priority if Democrats regain control

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The two outlets diverge sharply in framing. The Hill centers Hakeem Jeffries and Pete Hegseth, with Jeffries quoted saying Democrats would act against Hegseth if Trump does not, while Axios instead leads with Democrats laying groundwork to probe Trump’s diesel deal and says preserving records tied to Russian diesel imports would be a priority if they regain control. The only overlap is that both present Democrats as preparing for action next year if they win power.

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