Trump recorded discussing Playboy payoffs, wildfires rage near Vantage and other morning headlines

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The Trump Tape (But Not The One You're Thinking Of)
Trump was apparently recorded speaking to Michael Cohen about paying off Playboy model Karen McDougal. (New York Times)

To Russia with Love
New York Magazine columnist Andrew Sullivan argues that maybe Trump just actually loves Russia that much. (New York Magazine)

Spasibo
But maybe, some Trump supporters have started to argue, we should be grateful that Russia interfered in the election. (The Atlantic)

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