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Saturday, October 21, 2017

U.S. Considering Increasing Tempo of Operations in Africa, Senator Says

by Nancy Youssef, Ben Kesling

The Wall Street Journal

The Pentagon’s top official is considering ways to increase the tempo of U.S. operations in Africa in the wake of a deadly Oct. 4 ambush in Niger by militants affiliated with the Islamic State extremist group, a Republican senator said Friday.

After Video Refutes Kelly’s Charges, Congresswoman Raises Issue of Race

by Yamiche Alcindor, Michael D. Shear

The New York Times

Video of a 2015 speech delivered by Representative Frederica S. Wilson revealed Friday that John F. Kelly, the White House chief of staff, misrepresented her remarks when he accused her of bragging about securing $20 million for a South Florida F.B.I. building and twisting President Barack Obama’s arm.

Trump to Allow Classified ‘JFK Files’ Released Nearly 54 Years After Kennedy’s Assassination

by Kelly O'Donnell, Saphora Smith

NBC News

More than a half-century after President John F. Kennedy was assassinated, President Donald Trump announced Saturday that he intends to release never-before-seen government files related to the investigation into Kennedy's killing.

Senate investigators spoke with Russians present at Trump Tower meeting with Trump Jr.

by Manu Raju

CNN

Senate intelligence committee investigators have spoken with several Russians who attended a June 2016 Trump Tower meeting with Donald Trump Jr., a sign that the matter remains a significant focus for lawmakers looking into potential coordination between Trump associates and Kremlin-linked operatives during the presidential campaign.

Court Blocks Immediate Abortion for Undocumented Teen

by Pete Williams

NBC News

A federal appeals court Friday refused to allow an immediate abortion for a 17-year-old who came to the U.S. illegally and is now in detention. But the court gave her more time to find a way to obtain one.