Senate Majority Leader speaks on various topics

  • Congress moving to completing government funding bill this week
  • Doesn't think it's necessary for lawmakers to take action to protect Mueller
  • There is a lack of credibility in Russia election results
  • Congratulating Putin on election would not have been high on his list of priorities

Trump said he spoke with Putin about arranging a potential meeting aimed at discussing the arms race.

Last week the Trump administration accused Russia of hacking into America's energy grid. The also approved 1st sanctions on Russian entities and individuals for alleged meddling in the 2016 election.

The administration also demanded that Russia address the nerve toxin attack in England.