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The TAKE with Rick Klein It has come to this: President Donald Trump sees Vladimir Putin as a potential friend, and Michael Cohen as a possible threat. Trump often sees enemies everywhere. Now, in a week that will see the president return to campaign mode, he may be right: The threats posted by those inside his orbit may be as much of a challenge to his presidency as outside forces. In both areas, Trump is increasingly alone.

The TAKE with Rick Klein President Donald Trump can go all caps, can threaten foes with actions they don’t care about, and can suggest that the Russians really want the Democrats to win. But he can’t change the facts of what transpired last week in Helsinki.

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The two events will pit long-term Democratic incumbents against popular progressive challengers in two of the most high-profile races in the Sept. 4 primary.   A campaign spokesman said the reservation is an initial effort to make sure people vote yes on Question 3 on Election Day.  The $2.93 million that Warren aides said the Cambridge Democrat raked in between April and June was nearly 10 times the amount any of the three Republicans running in the Sept.

The White House says President Donald Trump is “open to visiting Moscow” once he receives a “formal invitation” from Russian President Vladimir Putin.   Federal investigators asked to interview Allen Weisselberg as part of their investigation into President Trump’s former lawyer.  The US economy grew 4.1 percent during the second quarter, a healthy clip that suggests the recovery may be accelerating. Special counsel Robert Mueller and Donald Trump Jr., son of President Trump, were both spotted at an airport gate in Washington, D.C.

The White House says President Donald Trump is “open to visiting Moscow” once he receives a “formal invitation” from Russian President Vladimir Putin.   Federal investigators asked to interview Allen Weisselberg as part of their investigation into President Trump’s former lawyer.  The US economy grew 4.1 percent during the second quarter, a healthy clip that suggests the recovery may be accelerating. Special counsel Robert Mueller and Donald Trump Jr., son of President Trump, were both spotted at an airport gate in Washington, D.C.

The White House says President Donald Trump is “open to visiting Moscow” once he receives a “formal invitation” from Russian President Vladimir Putin.   Federal investigators asked to interview Allen Weisselberg as part of their investigation into President Trump’s former lawyer.  The US economy grew 4.1 percent during the second quarter, a healthy clip that suggests the recovery may be accelerating. Special counsel Robert Mueller and Donald Trump Jr., son of President Trump, were both spotted at an airport gate in Washington, D.C.

Congressional Republicans are mulling delaying a fight over funding MORE's border wall until after the November midterm elections. Senate Majority Leader told a Kentucky radio station when asked if funding for the border wall would wait until after the midterm elections. McConnell's comments come after he and House Speaker MORE (R-Wis.) met with Trump at the White House this week to discuss how to fund the government. Congress has until Sept. 30 to pass funding legislation and avoid its third shutdown of the year. B