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Why you should give a shit about NATOWhy you should give a shit about NATO
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Trump thinks NATO is “obsolete.” Here’s why he’s wrong.

By Sean Illing
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Twitter is finally addressing fake accounts. Trump wants it to go after two specific real ones.Twitter is finally addressing fake accounts. Trump wants it to go after two specific real ones.
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Trump wants Twitter to delete the New York Times’s and the Washington Post’s accounts.

By Emily Stewart
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The most important part of the Trump-Putin summit no one is talking aboutThe most important part of the Trump-Putin summit no one is talking about
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National Security Adviser John Bolton isn’t happy about it.

By Alex Ward
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Trump: Russia didn’t interfere in the election. GOP-led Senate panel: Yeah, it did.Trump: Russia didn’t interfere in the election. GOP-led Senate panel: Yeah, it did.
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We still don’t know if the Trump campaign colluded with Russia.

By Alex Ward
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Trump said “NATO is as bad as NAFTA.” That’s scary.Trump said “NATO is as bad as NAFTA.” That’s scary.
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Why Trump’s anti-NATO comment is both unsurprising and horrifying.

By Alex Ward
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Trump has wanted a summit with Putin for months. He finally got it.Trump has wanted a summit with Putin for months. He finally got it.
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As expected, America’s European allies aren’t pleased.

By Alex Ward
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Dissecting Roger Stone’s bizarre new statement on his meeting with a Russian nationalDissecting Roger Stone’s bizarre new statement on his meeting with a Russian national
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He says it doesn’t matter why he didn’t disclose it for two years, and that he was set up.

By Andrew Prokop
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President Trump stirs up controversy at the G7 summitPresident Trump stirs up controversy at the G7 summit
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It was a showdown between the US and its allies.

By Vox Staff
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Stanley Cup champion Ovechkin could attend the World Cup in RussiaStanley Cup champion Ovechkin could attend the World Cup in Russia
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He’s very, very pro-Putin.

By Alex Ward
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Former top spy James Clapper explains how Russia swung the election to TrumpFormer top spy James Clapper explains how Russia swung the election to Trump
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“It stretches credulity to conclude that Russian activity didn’t swing voter decisions.”

By Sean Illing
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8 legal experts on whether Trump’s demand for an investigation into the FBI is legal8 legal experts on whether Trump’s demand for an investigation into the FBI is legal
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Spoiler alert: It’s complicated.

By Sean Illing
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Donald Trump Jr. and Trump aides were reportedly open to foreign help in 2016 election beyond RussiaDonald Trump Jr. and Trump aides were reportedly open to foreign help in 2016 election beyond Russia
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According to a report from the New York Times, the president’s eldest son and other aides met with an emissary for the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia who said the countries’ leaders wanted to help Donald Trump win.

By Emily Stewart
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The stunning past 24 hours in Trump-Russia and Michael Cohen news, explainedThe stunning past 24 hours in Trump-Russia and Michael Cohen news, explained
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There’s even a mystery about bank records.

By Alex Ward
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Republican-run Senate committee says Russia tried to help Trump winRepublican-run Senate committee says Russia tried to help Trump win
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That supports the intelligence community’s finding last year that Russian President Vladimir Putin personally ordered the influence campaign to help Trump.

By Alex Ward
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Read: Donald Trump Jr.’s congressional testimony about the Trump Tower meetingRead: Donald Trump Jr.’s congressional testimony about the Trump Tower meeting
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The Senate Judiciary Committee released the transcript.

By Emily Stewart
World Politics
Viktor Vekselberg, the man at the center of the week’s biggest Trump-Russia news, explainedViktor Vekselberg, the man at the center of the week’s biggest Trump-Russia news, explained
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Michael Cohen received $500,000 from an affiliate of Vekselberg’s company. Was it a Kremlin payoff to Trump?

By Zack Beauchamp
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Emmet Flood will be the most competent person on Trump’s legal teamEmmet Flood will be the most competent person on Trump’s legal team
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Flood is taking Ty Cobb’s job handling the Russia probe. That’s a big deal.

By Zack Beauchamp
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Can Mueller subpoena Trump?Can Mueller subpoena Trump?
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Legal experts say yes — but it’s tricky.

By Sean Illing
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Mueller’s questions show that he wants to get Trump to incriminate himselfMueller’s questions show that he wants to get Trump to incriminate himself
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Mueller is focused on obstruction of justice.

By Zachary Fryer-Biggs
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Manafort just lost a case that would have undermined Mueller’s probeManafort just lost a case that would have undermined Mueller’s probe
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Manafort still has to face 44 charges and a combined 305 years of jail time.

By Zachary Fryer-Biggs
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Read: House Russia investigation final reportRead: House Russia investigation final report
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The final highly partisan report on Russian meddling is here.

By Zachary Fryer-Biggs
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Trump tells Fox & Friends he’s leaving the Russia probe alone … for nowTrump tells Fox & Friends he’s leaving the Russia probe alone … for now
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“I may change my mind at some point because what’s going on is a disgrace.”

By Zachary Fryer-Biggs
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What’s Robert Mueller’s next big move? Here are 9 possibilities.What’s Robert Mueller’s next big move? Here are 9 possibilities.
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Recent reports suggest intriguing possibilities for where the investigation is going.

By Andrew Prokop
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How the Kremlin may have helped Trump win the Catholic voteHow the Kremlin may have helped Trump win the Catholic vote
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Russia gave WikiLeaks stolen emails. WikiLeaks may have given Trump the Catholic vote.

By Zachary Fryer-Biggs
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Meet Trump’s new legal teamMeet Trump’s new legal team
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Rudy Giuliani, Jane Raskin, and Martin Raskin are the newest members of the team opposing Mueller.

By Zachary Fryer-Biggs
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Rudy Giuliani is Trump’s new lawyer. His history with Comey could spell trouble.Rudy Giuliani is Trump’s new lawyer. His history with Comey could spell trouble.
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Giuliani’s job? End Mueller’s Russia probe.

By Zachary Fryer-Biggs
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James Comey’s memos shed more light on Michael Flynn’s firingJames Comey’s memos shed more light on Michael Flynn’s firing
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Per Comey, Trump said Flynn didn’t tell him Russian President Vladimir Putin called him to congratulate him on the election win.

By Alex Ward
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Could New York state prosecutors bring charges against Cohen even if Trump pardons him?Could New York state prosecutors bring charges against Cohen even if Trump pardons him?
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Correction: A previous version of this article included incorrect information. It has been updated.

By Zachary Fryer-Biggs
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Can Trump pardon his way out of the Mueller probe? This law professor says no.Can Trump pardon his way out of the Mueller probe? This law professor says no.
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This forgotten line in the Constitution might prevent Trump from abusing his pardon power.

By Sean Illing
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Sean Hannity was Michael Cohen’s mystery clientSean Hannity was Michael Cohen’s mystery client
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Cohen had tried to protect Hannity’s name in court.

By Zachary Fryer-Biggs
Explainers
The past 3 days of Syria news, explainedThe past 3 days of Syria news, explained
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We’ve seen Assad’s defiance, Trump’s flip, and Turkey’s anger.

By Alex Ward
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The US bombing of Syria, explained in 400 wordsThe US bombing of Syria, explained in 400 words
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A short guide to America’s limited military response in Syria.

By Alex Ward
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Why James Comey isn’t the hero you think he isWhy James Comey isn’t the hero you think he is
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The media is treating Comey like a hero. He’s not one.

By Alex Ward
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Comey interview: there’s “evidence” Trump obstructed justiceComey interview: there’s “evidence” Trump obstructed justice
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Comey described Trump’s plea for Michael Flynn.

By Zachary Fryer-Biggs
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Russia defiant after Syria bombing, warns of “consequences”Russia defiant after Syria bombing, warns of “consequences”
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Russia felt “threatened” by Syria strike, but didn’t shoot at US planes.

By Zachary Fryer-Biggs
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The real (but small) danger of a US-Russia war over SyriaThe real (but small) danger of a US-Russia war over Syria
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“I suspect neither side wants a direct confrontation, but when things go flash-bang, there are always surprises and unintended consequences.”

By Alex Ward
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Justice Department confirms Trump’s lawyer Michael Cohen is under “criminal investigation”Justice Department confirms Trump’s lawyer Michael Cohen is under “criminal investigation”
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A Friday court filing is the first confirmation that prosecutors are looking at criminal charges.

By Zachary Fryer-Biggs
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Democratic senator: it’s a “very real possibility” that Trump fires MuellerDemocratic senator: it’s a “very real possibility” that Trump fires Mueller
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Sen. Martin Heinrich worries Trump will bomb Syria to distract from a Justice Department purge.

By Zachary Fryer-Biggs
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What happens to the Russia investigation if Mueller is fired? I asked 9 legal experts.What happens to the Russia investigation if Mueller is fired? I asked 9 legal experts.
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Spoiler alert: It probably won’t go away.

By Sean Illing
Explainers
Bombing Syria won’t stop Assad from using chemical weaponsBombing Syria won’t stop Assad from using chemical weapons
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Assad’s forces launched more than 200 chemical attacks since the start of the war.

By Alex Ward