He will have sweeping investigative powers and, in Rosenstein’s own words, a “degree of independence from the normal chain of command”. Perceptions weren’t helped by the resurfacing of some banter by a senior Republican leader, who once suggested that Trump was on Putin’s payroll. The papersThe Conservative manifesto gives most their splash for the day. The SnapGet up to speed on the day before, and the day ahead, in the general election race – subscribe here. Sign upIf you would like to receive the Guardian Morning Briefing by email every weekday at 7am, sign up here.

Source: The Guardian May 18, 2017 05:14 UTC