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Trump says he believes Putin's election meddling denials — STORY HIGHLIGHTS — Da Nang, Vietnam (CNN)President Donald Trump suggested on Saturday he's done confronting Russian President Vladimir Putin over his country's election meddling since it's insulting to the Russian leader.
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Julie Hirschfeld Davis / New York Times:
Trump Says Putin ‘Means It’ About Not Meddling in U.S. Elections — DANANG, Vietnam — President Trump said on Saturday that he believed President Vladimir V. Putin was sincere in his denials of interference in the 2016 presidential elections, calling questions about Moscow's meddling a politically motivated …
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Nancy Cook / Politico:
Trump careens off script on Russia after Putin meeting — DANANG, Vietnam — President Donald Trump stayed on script for more than a week as he crisscrossed through Asia — and then Russian President Vladimir Putin showed up. — After chatting with Putin on the sidelines …
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Andrew Restuccia / Politico:
Donald Trump says ‘people will die’ as a result of focus on Russia allegations — 'Every time he sees me he says, “I didn't do that,” and I really believe, that when he tells me that, he means it,' Trump says after meeting Putin at Vietnam summit. — DANANG, Vietnam …
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Axios:
Trump sides with Putin over intelligence agencies on Russian meddling — President Trump told reporters on Air Force One that he believes Vladimir Putin's denials about election meddling, and doesn't want to press further because he thinks the U.S. and Russia can work together on issues that include North Korea, Syria and Ukraine.
Politico:
Transcript: Trump's Air Force One gaggle: Putin, Russia probe, Asia trip, and Roy Moore
Transcript: Trump's Air Force One gaggle: Putin, Russia probe, Asia trip, and Roy Moore
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Richard Fausset / New York Times:
For Alabama Women, Disgust, Fatigue and a Sense Moore Could Win Anyway — VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. — Sallie Gunter, 61, a freelance court reporter, was having breakfast with her friend Lisa Hicks, 44, a legal assistant, at Panera Bread when the subject of Roy S. Moore came up.
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Allegra Kirkland / Talking Points Memo:
Two Republican Senators Rescind Endorsements Of Roy Moore
Two Republican Senators Rescind Endorsements Of Roy Moore
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Elaina Plott / Washingtonian:
Roy Moore Didn't Deny Kissing Teenagers as 30-Year-Old in Call With Lawmaker
Roy Moore Didn't Deny Kissing Teenagers as 30-Year-Old in Call With Lawmaker
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Paul Kane / Washington Post:
Roy Moore's refusal to exit Alabama Senate race reflects diminished power of Washington
Roy Moore's refusal to exit Alabama Senate race reflects diminished power of Washington
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Jonah Goldberg / National Review:
Less Is Moore
Stephen B. Presser / American Greatness:
Sex, Politics, and the Judiciary: We've Seen This Movie Before
Activist Mommy:
BREAKING! Roy Moore's Accuser Worked for Democratic Leaders and Is Actively Campaigning for Moore's Opponent
BREAKING! Roy Moore's Accuser Worked for Democratic Leaders and Is Actively Campaigning for Moore's Opponent
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Fox News:
Roy Moore accuser worked for Clinton campaign as interpreter, reports say
Roy Moore accuser worked for Clinton campaign as interpreter, reports say
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New York Times:
A London Meeting of an Unlikely Group: How a Trump Adviser Came to Learn of Clinton ‘Dirt’ — WASHINGTON — At midday on March 24, 2016, an improbable group gathered in a London cafe to discuss setting up a meeting between Donald J. Trump, then a candidate, and President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia.
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Brandon Carter / The Hill:
Trump: I don't watch much television ‘primarily because of documents’
Trump: I don't watch much television ‘primarily because of documents’
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John Bowden / The Hill:
Papadopoulos was in regular contact with Stephen Miller, helped edit Trump speech: report
Papadopoulos was in regular contact with Stephen Miller, helped edit Trump speech: report
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RedState
Andrew Restuccia / Politico:
Journalists locked out of Trump appearance at economic summit
Journalists locked out of Trump appearance at economic summit
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Washington Post
Jessica Toonkel / Reuters:
Exclusive: Rupert Murdoch twice discussed CNN with AT&T CEO - sources — Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video — (Reuters) - Rupert Murdoch telephoned AT&T Inc (T.N) Chief Executive Randall Stephenson twice in the last six months and talked about cable network CNN, sources briefed on the matter told Reuters on Friday.
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Amol Sharma / Wall Street Journal:
Snag in Media Merger Stirs Tensions Over Trump-CNN Feud
Snag in Media Merger Stirs Tensions Over Trump-CNN Feud
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Ryan Parker / Hollywood Reporter:
George Takei Accused of Sexually Assaulting Former Model in 1981 — Accuser Scott R. Brunton says he was groped by the ‘Star Trek’ icon at the actor's Los Angeles condo. — A former model and actor is accusing Star Trek icon George Takei of sexual assault in 1981.
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Sudarsan Raghavan / Washington Post:
U.S. soldier in Niger ambush was bound and apparently executed, villagers say — Troops salute the casket of U.S. Army Sgt. La David Johnson at his burial service in Hollywood, Fla., on Oct. 21. Sgt. Johnson and three other American soldiers were killed in an ambush in Niger on Oct. 4.
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CNN:
Podesta Group on the verge of shuttering amid ties to Mueller probe — STORY HIGHLIGHTS — (CNN)One of Washington's most prominent lobbying firms is on the verge of shuttering after becoming ensnared by special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation. — Kimberley Fritts …
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Kenneth P. Vogel / New York Times:
Russia Scandal Befalls Two Brothers: John and Tony Podesta
Russia Scandal Befalls Two Brothers: John and Tony Podesta
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Nancy Cook / Politico:
How Flynn — and the Russia scandal — landed in the West Wing — Michael Flynn wasn't even on the shortlist of potential national security advisers. — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, the early transition chief for a newly elected Donald Trump, and his team had deep reservations about Flynn …
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Samantha Melamed / Philly.com:
Philly police officers on Facebook: Krasner is #notmyDA — Critics of the campaign run by District Attorney-elect Larry Krasner have expressed concerns over how the civil rights lawyer who made a career of suing the Police Department will now create a working relationship with current prosecutors and Philadelphia police.
Tim Molloy / The Wrap:
3 More Women Accuse ‘Atomic Blonde’ Producer David Guillod of Rape: ‘I Was Covered in Blood’ — Guillod, also accused of drugging and assaulting “Ted” actress Jessica Barth, denies any nonconsensual sex — Three more women have come forward to say Hollywood manager and “Atomic Blonde” …
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David Ignatius / Washington Post:
Saudi Arabia forcibly detained Lebanon's prime minister, sources say — Former Lebanese prime minister Saad Hariri is being held by Saudi authorities under what Lebanese sources say amounts to house arrest in Riyadh, apparently as part of the Saudi campaign to squeeze Iran and its Lebanese ally, Hezbollah.
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Heather Nauert / US Department of State:
Department Press Briefing
Department Press Briefing
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Jonathan Chait / New York Magazine:
Cambridge Analytica Denies Working With Russia, Unconvincingly — There are several channels through which Donald Trump's campaign apparently cooperated with Russian efforts to help him win the presidency. The first, and best known, is a Trump Tower meeting in June 2016 to pursue Russian promises of providing dirt on Hillary Clinton.
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