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Trump wants a Russia investigation ... directed at Clinton

The beleaguered president seems to believe he can change the subject away from his Russia scandal by insisting that it's Clinton who really has a Russia scandal
Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton walks off the stage as Republican nominee Donald Trump remains at his podium after their third and final 2016 presidential campaign debate in Las Vegas, Nev., Oct. 19, 2016. (Photo by Rick Wilking/Reuters)
Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton walks off the stage as Republican nominee Donald Trump remains at his podium after their third and final 2016 presidential campaign debate in Las Vegas, Nev., Oct. 19, 2016. 
By Steve Benen, Steve Benen

President Trump sought Monday to pressure the House committee investigating Russia's interference in the 2016 U.S. election, arguing that the panel should be probing Bill and Hillary Clinton's alleged ties to the country instead of those of his own campaign advisers.In a pair of evening tweets, Trump wrote that the "Trump Russia story is a hoax" and listed a string of alleged financial and other connections the Clintons have had over the years with Russia. He asked why the House Intelligence Committee is not investigating the former president and former secretary of state.