Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Friday 20 Jul 2018

1. Putin to make ‘special’ visit to White House

US President Donald Trump has invited Russian leader Vladimir Putin to visit the White House this autumn, prompting US Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats to react with incredulity. Told the news at a live event, Coats said: “OK… that’s going to be special!” Trump prompted bipartisan hostility with Monday’s summit with Putin.

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