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<i>The Atlantic </i> Politics & Policy Daily: Happy GRU Year

Russian President Vladimir Putin snubbed President Obama in favor of Donald Trump when extending holiday greetings to numerous heads of state and government.
Source: RIA Novosti / Reuters

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Russians two vacation compounds just outside Washington, D.C. and New York City following orders from President Obama to vacate by Friday at noon. Vladimir Putin follow through on the Russian Foreign Ministry’s proposal to expel 35 U.S. diplomats in retaliation. Putin also in favor of Donald Trump when extending holiday greetings to numerous foreign heads of state and government. A singer with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir from the group, stating a law passed by state Republicans to strip the incoming Democratic governor of his ability to control state and county election boards.

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