Trump and Putin spoke on the phone today. The Russians said the focus was on how the U.S. and Russia could unite to fight ISIS. Here's the White House take:
President Donald J. Trump received a congratulatory call today from Russian President Vladimir Putin. The call lasted approximately one hour and ranged in topics from mutual cooperation in defeating ISIS to efforts in working together to achieve more peace throughout the world including Syria. The positive call was a significant start to improving the relationship between the United States and Russia that is in need of repair. Both President Trump and President Putin are hopeful that after today's call the two sides can move quickly to tackle terrorism and other important issues of mutual concern.
After a phone call between Trump and Putin, the Russians said "both sides showed their readiness for active, joint work to stabilize and develop Russian-American cooperation," according to AP. Putin and Trump are also planning a face-to-face meeting.
The White House hasn't released any details on the call yet.
Gates sat down with Mike Allen at the National Archives Building Thursday to discuss his experience leading the DOD, the CIA, and Texas A&M. They talked about Gates' role in Tillerson's nomination, sending strong messages to military aggression, and upcoming challenges for Trump's Administration in geopolitics.
