Stevenson’s army, September 1

-US wants Philippine base close to Taiwan.

– Russia vetoes UNSC resolution on Mali.

– Carnegie analyst discusses impact of Niger coup.

– Russian oligarchs had US lobbyists.

– FEMA wants more money

– Trump Treasury official wants better interagency process for economic policy.

– LA Times sees conservative plan to take over US government.

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