The Latest: Intelligence chief reiterates Russian meddling
(WorldNews Politics)

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Latest on reaction to President Donald Trump`s news conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin (all times local): 2:55 p.m. The Director of National Intelligence is restating the U.S. intelligence community`s assessment that Russia meddled in the 2016 election following a press conference where President Donald Trump openly questioned that conclusion. Dan Coats said Monday that the U.S. intelligence community`s role is to provide `the best information and fact-based assessments possible for the president and policymakers.` He added: `We have been clear in our assessments of Russian meddling in the 2016 election and their ongoing, pervasive efforts to undermine our...