Morning news brief: Trump confirms 2018 cyberattack against Russia, Roger Stone now a free man and more
Authored By Deeksha Teri
Published: Jul 11, 2020, 02:48 IST | Updated: Jul 11, 2020, 02:48 IST
Donald Trump and Putin
The Washington Post reports that during his interview Trump was asked if he had launched a cyberattack. Trump replied, 'Correct'.
Stone was among several Trump associates charged with crimes in former Special Counsel Robert Mueller`s investigation that documented Russian interference in the 2016 race to boost Trump`s candidacy.
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Bloomberg News on Friday said the potential ban was only being discussed and had not been finalised.
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