McConnell accused of watering down Russia warning in 2016
Ex Obama aide Denis McDonough says Senate Leader Mitch McConnell pressured a bipartisan 2016 letter urging states to bolster election security after intelligence flagged Russian interference. McConnell counters that administration sought to avoid politicizing the issue with selective memory. The stalemate reflects partisan blame over Russia meddling and delayed bipartisan security plans.
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Lawmakers struggle to know Trump's positions on issues
Trump oscillates on guns and other issues leaving lawmakers unsure of his true stance. He endorses arming teachers and background checks while suggesting gun seizures without court orders. After meetings with the NRA, leaders say his positions remain unpredictable and hinder progress.
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Shape of Water dominates 90th Academy Awards night
The Shape of Water leads with four Oscars including best picture and best director Guillermo del Toro. Gary Oldman earns best actor for Darkest Hour and Frances McDormand wins best actress for Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri. Sam Rockwell, Allison Janney, Jordan Peele, Coco and James Ivory also win in key categories.
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Winners List From The Academy Awards
The Shape of Water wins Best Picture and Best Director Guillermo del Toro. Frances McDormand wins Best Actress for Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri. Gary Oldman wins Best Actor for Darkest Hour. Allison Janney wins Best Supporting Actress for I Tonya. Sam Rockwell wins Best Supporting Actor for Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri. Coco wins Best Animated Feature Film. Call Me By Your Name wins Best Adapted Screenplay James Ivory. Get Out wins Best Original Screenplay Jordan Peele. Blade Runner 2049 wins Best Visual Effects.
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Assad vows to press eastern Ghouta offensive near Damascus
Syrian President Bashar al Assad says he will continue military operations in eastern Ghouta as government forces push toward splitting the enclave. The offensive drives thousands of civilians deeper into rebel territory while Western powers call for a U.N. cease fire. The White House accuses Russia of bombing civilians and violating the cease fire terms.
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South Korea to dispatch delegation to North Korea visit
The Blue House announced a 10 member South Korean delegation led by Chung Eui-yong and Suh Hoon will visit Pyongyang for two days to ease tensions and maybe arrange talks with the United States. Afterward they will brief U S officials and coordinate with Japan and China. North Korea warned against U S South Korea military drills planned next month.
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