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Mattis says Russia sanctioned 2016 election meddling, outlines protections for midterms
Mattis said troops have a part in defending the Constitution and US elections.
By Tara Copp, AP
Latest "helsinki summit" stories
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US won’t recognize Crimea annexation; Trump-Putin II delayed
President Trump will hold off until next year due to investigation into Russian interference, adviser says.
White House invites Putin to Washington for fall meeting
The invitation came out Thursday as the president defended his performance at the summit early in the week.
By Zeke Miller, The Associated Press
Investments in Baltic nations making Air Force more lethal, service’s top commander in Europe says
The U.S. Air Force's spending to deter Russia has tripled since fiscal year 2017.
By Valerie Insinna
US Senate votes to defend NATO as Trump attacks alliance
President Trump's verbal attacks on NATO set off a flurry of legislative activity in the US Senate aimed at expressing support for the beleaguered alliance.
By Joe Gould
Trump says Putin meeting may be ‘easiest’ of Europe tour. Could he be right?
The meeting between the U.S. and Russian presidents will be closely watched to see whether Trump will rebuke or embrace Putin, and what sort of deal they might strike.
By Joe Gould