Missouri and Kansas Senators react to Donald Trump’s visit with Vladimir Putin:
Putin is not our friend; he’s an adversary intent on continuing Russia’s disruptive activities, including meddling in our own democratic process.
— Senator Jerry Moran (@JerryMoran) July 16, 2018
My full statement on today’s Helsinki summit press conference: pic.twitter.com/pKIiNJ5m4G
— Senator Jerry Moran (@JerryMoran) July 16, 2018
Russia remains a threat to our national security. Our Intelligence Community has proven Russia attempted to interfere with our elections. We have to remain vigilant when dealing with this dangerous adversary.
— Pat Roberts (@SenPatRoberts) July 16, 2018
Senator Claire McCaskill (MO) statement:
President Trump’s statements today fly in the face of the consensus of the Intelligence Community, the Director of National Intelligence, the Special Counsel, and a bipartisan investigation by the Senate Intelligence Committee. I stand with my Republican colleagues who are calling out this unprecedented rebuke of our intelligence officers—most of whom are veterans of the United States military. Today’s actions will only embolden the enemies of our country and erode the support of our allies.
Senator Roy Blunt (MO) statement:
Vladimir Putin is not an ally of the United States. He is a calculating adversary who is trying to exert all the influence he can anywhere he can. There is no doubt Russia attempted to interfere in our elections, as they have done in other countries for years. We must make clear that we will not tolerate Russian aggression against the United States or our allies.
The group fighting a ballot measure that would make Missouri a right-to-work state has raised $4 million more than its opponents.
It has raised more than $5.4 million since the beginning of April, and still has more than $3.7 million on hand, more than triple its opponents.
In contrast, the three groups campaigning in favor of right-to-work pulled in more than $1.2 million, and have a little more than $1 million left for the final three weeks of the campaign.
Former Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens’ campaign spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on legal fees in his final months in office.
Campaign finance reports show Greitens’ campaign spent $610,000 for legal help between April and the end of June.
His departure has not brought an end to his troubles. A Republican lawmaker this month filed an ethics complaint that accused Greitens’ gubernatorial campaign of multiple campaign finance violations.
The biggest chunk of @ericgreitens campaign $1.3 million spending over the last 3 months went to three companies that are associated with Nick Ayers, @VP Mike Pence’s Chief of Staff. #Greitens https://t.co/xVKN9iIOSV #MOLeg #mogov
— Jason Hancock (@J_Hancock) July 17, 2018
Happy anniversary to a natural disaster.
The 25th Anniversary for the #GreatFloodof1993 is this year… Wow! Remember the event with these fun facts. @NWSStLouis @NWSKansasCity @NWSncrfc pic.twitter.com/XMmCJr97Ch
— NWS MBRFC (@NWSMBRFC) July 17, 2018
The Flood of 1993: From routine crests to record-breaking heartache https://t.co/UGfyprXtJj pic.twitter.com/EKtAlyg1uK
— St. Louis Post-Dispatch (@stltoday) July 17, 2018
On this date:
July 17, 1990: Bo Jackson’s three home run performance at Yankee Stadium. #Royals50 pic.twitter.com/aJkvk1Mu1y
— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) July 17, 2018
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