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Russian disinformation teams targeted Robert S. Mueller III, says report prepared for Senate The operatives unloaded on the special counsel via fake accounts on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and beyond. By Craig Timberg, Tony Romm and Elizabeth Dwoskin  •  Read more » Top Republicans struggle to persuade Trump not to shut down the government The president has not informed his GOP allies on Capitol Hill what he might support in the impasse over his desire border wall. By Seung Min Kim, Erica Werner and Josh Dawsey  •  Read more »   Analysis Power Up: Potential GOP challenges circle Trump heading into 2020 'We feel pretty bullish' about some aspects of a challenge, said a Kasich strategist. By Jacqueline Alemany  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Analysis Different kind of Blue Dog Coalition intent on being a force in House The Democratic coalition, led by Florida Rep. Stephanie Murphy, will count on members from suburban and swing districts who will focus on health-care costs and infrastructure. By Paul Kane  •  Read more »   Criminal justice bill clears hurdle in the Senate on strong bipartisan vote The Senate could cast a final vote Tuesday on the Trump-backed legislation that would overhaul the federal prison system to help inmates earn reduced sentences. By Seung Min Kim  •  Read more »   Republicans seek to expand Trump's support for 2020, but will the president cooperate? Party strategists are trying to pinpoint issues that can improve Trump's standing. But he ignored such advice leading up to November's midterm elections. By Michael Scherer  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Roger Stone admits he pushed false statements on Infowars Roger Stone admitted in a legal settlement that he printed false statements on InfoWars about Guo Wengui, a Chinese businessman, raising new questions about Stone's truthfulness in other matters. By Tim Elfrink  •  Read more »   Controversial ruling on health care law could face a skeptical Supreme Court — if it gets there Even with President Trump's appointees to the high court, the majority that twice upheld the Affordable Care Act remains in place. By Robert Barnes  •  Read more »   Departing GOP lawmaker may have broken law in connection with Internet company, ethics office says Rep. Rod Blum (R-Iowa) has said he is not involved in running the business that received scrutiny from the Office of Congressional Ethics. By Elise Viebeck  •  Read more »   Trump's campaign manager asks people to call hotline to say, 'Thank you, President Trump!' "We need to let President Trump know that we appreciate what he's doing for America," Brad Parscale said in an ad that aired Monday. "I need you to call the number on your screen and deliver a thank you to President Trump." By Timothy Bella  •  Read more »   Comey lambastes GOP over Trump's continued attacks on FBI: 'Stand up and speak the truth' The bureau's former director emerged from testimony on Capitol Hill on Monday and accused Republicans of refusing to put a check on the president. By Karoun Demirjian  •  Read more »   Recommended for you     Get the Technology 202 newsletter Your daily guide to the intersection of technology and politics. Sign Up  »

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