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Special counsels and special elections
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Length:
44 minutes
Released:
May 19, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
POLITICO reporters break down the 3 huge, separate-yet-linked stories:
Trump’s meeting with top Russian officials last week, former FBI
Director James Comey's memo indicating that President Trump asked him to
drop the investigation into Michael Flynn and the special counsel named
to head up the investigation into ties between Trump’s campaign and
Russia.
Then, the group discusses how Congress is attempting to circumvent the
media firestorm to tackle legislative items. Plus, the latest in the
Montana special election featuring folk singer Rob Quist.
Trump’s meeting with top Russian officials last week, former FBI
Director James Comey's memo indicating that President Trump asked him to
drop the investigation into Michael Flynn and the special counsel named
to head up the investigation into ties between Trump’s campaign and
Russia.
Then, the group discusses how Congress is attempting to circumvent the
media firestorm to tackle legislative items. Plus, the latest in the
Montana special election featuring folk singer Rob Quist.
Released:
May 19, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
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