AP’s Vivian Salama reports: “[Trump] has pushed for cooperation between Moscow and Washington on various matters including the raging conflict in Syria. (Fox News's Dana Blanton)-- Meanwhile, Republican House leaders have downsized their hopes of passing appropriations bills before the August recess. Mike DeBonis reports: “Republican leaders announced Tuesday that they plan to bring a package of 2018 spending bills to a vote next week. Feels Like an Eternity,” by the Resurgent’s Erick Erickson: “It has only been six months since President Trump became President. (Callum Borchers)SOCIAL MEDIA SPEED READ:John McCain arrives for a recent Senate meeting on health care.

Source: Washington Post July 20, 2017 10:56 UTC