<i>The Atlantic </i> Politics & Policy Daily: Slow Nunes Day
The House Intelligence Committee chairman recused himself from the panel’s Russia investigation.
Today in 5 Lines
During a news conference in Palm Beach, Florida, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson the U.S. is considering an “appropriate response” to Tuesday’s chemical attack in Syria. When asked by reporters if Assad should remain in power, President Trump “he’s there and I guess he’s running things so something should happen.” Chinese President Xi Jinping in Palm Beach for from the panel’s investigation into Russia’s alleged interference in the U.S. presidential election, citing ethics complaints. Republicans to change Senate rules to push through Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, Judge Neil Gorsuch, after Democrats attempted to filibuster his confirmation.
