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Trump's Russia moves rattle Republicans before midterms

Axios says Republicans are keeping their distance as the president makes one-sided concessions to Moscow three weeks before the midterms; the election date, at least, is not negotiable.

On air: Gloria Vance and Vera Bullock on Wake Up, America
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  1. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorAxios reports President Trump is offering Moscow one-sided concessions, and Republicans facing the midterms in three weeks are trying to keep their distance.

  2. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorTaking cover? From what, a pop quiz?

  3. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorFrom a relationship with Vladimir Putin that Axios says is a decade old and scandal-scarred, with a man most Americans, including his own supporters, revile.

  4. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorDoes this affect me? Do I need a jacket for it?

  5. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorIf you vote, it's part of what's on the ballot's mind.

  6. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe story doesn't say how policy changes, only that it's landing right before an election.

  7. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorAnd what happens next? Please say a nice surprise.

  8. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorNobody knows yet, Vera. I've seen that exact look on diplomats, and it was never followed by a surprise party.

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  1. NATO commander warns of total response to any Russian attack · Washington Examiner
  2. Trump pollster says GOP needs better offensive messaging for midterms · The Washington Times
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