Democrats see White House "pay for play" scheme with Balkan gas project

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Democratic lawmakers accuse the Trump administration of lifting sanctions against a Bosnian Serb separatist leader in a bid to help enrich the president's allies.

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  • Reported by CBS News and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:00:31 UTC.

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