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Bolton says Russia controversy highlights Trump’s “lack of interest in intelligence”

In an interview on “The Takeout” podcast, former national security adviser John Bolton told Major Garrett that the Trump administration’s handling of allegations that a Russian spy agency was offering bounties to Afghan militants to kill U.S. troops showcases President Trump’s “lack of interest in intelligence.” The full interview airs Friday and Saturday at 9 p.m. ET on CBSN. Source

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Former national security official on Russia-Taliban bounty reports

Lawmakers are demanding answers from the Trump administration on intelligence surrounding the allegation Russia paid bounties to the Taliban to kill American troops. Katrina Mulligan, managing director for national security and international policy at American Progress, and a former official in the Trump and Obama administrations, joined CBSN to discuss. Source

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Cuomo says indoor dining postponed in NYC

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday that indoor dining won’t be allowed to resume when New York City reaches Phase 3 of reopening next week. It will be delayed “until the facts change and it is prudent to open,” he said. He also said people from 16 states are subject to quarantine if they travel to the New York tri-state area. Watch his remarks. Source

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Protesters arrested in Hong Kong as Chinese national security law takes effect

China’s controversial national security law, designed to keep Hong Kong in line after last year’s massive protests, came into full effect overnight with police arresting hundreds of people. The law criminalizes support for splitting Hong Kong from China, overthrowing the city’s government, or colluding with foreign powers — both in Hong Kong and also around the world. CBS News Asia correspondent Ramy Inocencio reports. Source

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