Putin touts new nuclear missiles designed to outrun U S defenses
In a national address Putin claims Russia has tested nuclear propulsion for cruise missiles and underwater drones granting nearly unlimited range to evade U S defense systems. He warns an ally attack would be treated as an attack on Russia, urging potential aggressors to heed his words. United States officials call for stronger defenses amid the arms race rhetoric.
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Russians used social media to incite U S pipeline opposition
House Republicans report that Russian operatives used Facebook Twitter and Instagram to sway U S public opinion against fossil fuels pipelines and to fund allied environmental groups. It cites the Internet Research Agency targeting Dakota Access and Keystone XL projects and notes ties to Russian government lines.
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U S Ambassador to Mexico Roberta Jacobson to resign
Ambassador Roberta Jacobson will step down in May amid deteriorating U S Mexico relations and Trump administration tensions over trade and the border wall. The announcement follows reports Trump may nominate Ed Whitacre as her successor and reflects a broader resigning trend in the State Department under President Trump.
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Hicks Defers On Lying For Trump In House Interview
Hope Hicks refused to say if she was asked to lie for White House aides and Trump family members during a nine hour closed door session with the House Intelligence Committee. She acknowledged telling "white lies" for President Trump while confirming Flynn sought to have her dissemble about Kislyak conversations.
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Kushner Debt Ties Spark Foreign Interest and Scrutiny
Kushner faces a 1.2 billion debt on a Manhattan building owned by his family firm as he sought investors in December 2016. Meetings with a Chinese insurer and a Russian banker plus Qatar funding efforts drew foreign attention from four nations. The Kushner Cos divested his stake when joining the White House, while officials argue he has had no role since then.
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Pruitt to Fly Coach After Criticism Over Travel
EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt says he will spend more time in coach amid criticism over taxpayer funded first class travel. He mentions a coming change on CBS News. The agency has not released the waiver governing first or business class travel.
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