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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Rep. Adam Schiff on what Congress should do after Trump-Putin meeting

    President Trump today says he misspoke at yesterday’s disastrous news conference with Vladimir Putin. He explained that he said “would” instead of “wouldn’t.” Why wouldn’t it be Russia who meddled in the election?

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    By Madeleine Brand • Jul 17, 2018 • 1 min read

    President Trump today says he misspoke at yesterday’s disastrous news conference with Vladimir Putin. He explained that he said “would” instead of “wouldn’t.” Why wouldn’t it be Russia who meddled in the election? That explanation stretches credulity, but it may be enough to satisfy republicans who’ve been critical. We talk with Democratic Congressman Adam Schiff about what Congress needs to do next.

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    President Trump dials back his rhetoric on Russia
    1. 0:00Rep. Adam Schiff on what Congress should do after Trump-Putin meetingYou’re reading this
    2. 11:00How vulnerable are future elections to Russian interference?
    3. 18:43What we know about the Russian woman indicted on espionage charges and her link with the NRA
    4. 29:12Are the shootings at Malibu Creek State Park related?
    5. 35:31Why Facebook is getting into the TV business
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    The full episode

    1 of 5
    President Trump dials back his rhetoric on Russia
    1. 0:00Rep. Adam Schiff on what Congress should do after Trump-Putin meetingYou’re reading this
    2. 11:00How vulnerable are future elections to Russian interference?
    3. 18:43What we know about the Russian woman indicted on espionage charges and her link with the NRA
    4. 29:12Are the shootings at Malibu Creek State Park related?
    5. 35:31Why Facebook is getting into the TV business
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