Schumer: ‘Trump just gave Putin the best birthday gift he’ll get this year’

A politics story from the U.S., reported by The Hill.

Politics · the U.S. · October 17, 2026

By HeyHomees Newsroom · October 18, 2026

What we said on air

Across the country, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said President Trump gave Vladimir Putin "the best birthday gift" by waiving sanctions that were set to take effect days ago.

National News — Morning edition, October 18, 2026

Reported by The Hill, October 17, 2026. Read the full story at The Hill →

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