White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett discusses the government shutdown, claiming it benefits furloughed workers. Source: CNN
Trump-supporting Texas sheriff: To hell with the wall right now
CNN’s Gary Tuchman speaks with a sheriff who protects part of the southern border and says President Trump’s border wall money should instead be spent on people and technology. Source: CNN
Julián Castro officially announces 2020 presidential bid
Former secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julián Castro officially announced his presidential bid in San Antonio on Saturday, beginning a campaign that will look to turn his uniquely American immigrant story into a direct repudiation of President Donald Trump. Source: CNN
CNN analyst: It's like Trump's tweet was written by Putin
CNN analyst Samantha Vinograd says President Trump’s tweets only make Russia’s job easier. Source: CNN
NYT: FBI feared Trump was working for Russia
At the same time the FBI opened a probe into President Donald Trump for possible obstruction of justice after he fired FBI Director James Comey, counterintelligence agents were investigating why Trump was acting in ways that seemed to benefit Russia, according to a source familiar with the matter. Source: CNN
Cohen's big day may not be about Russia
The congressional testimony of President Donald Trump’s ex-lawyer Michael Cohen is already set to be one of the most highly anticipated moments of the new Democratic-controlled House, but those expecting significant public insights into the Russia investigation could be disappointed. Source: CNN
Former Comey assistant breaks down NYT bombshell
The New York Times reports that law enforcement were so concerned when President Donald Trump fired FBI Director James Comey they saw fit to open an investigation. CNN’s John Berman speaks with Josh Campbell, who is a former special assistant to Comey. Source: CNN
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21-year-old man arrested after missing teen found
Three months after she vanished and her parents were found shot dead in their Wisconsin home, 13-year-old Jayme Closs has been found alive in a remote area two counties away, reportedly after she asked for help from a woman walking a dog. Source: CNN