The end of Robert Mueller’s Russia probe allows President Donald Trump to relaunch his beleaguered presidency with new swagger ahead of the 2020 election. Trump’s supporters called it a turning point, saying he’ll have a fresh chance to connect with Americans now that questions about election-rigging are out of the way. But after the nearly two-year investigation found no collusion or clear obstruction of justice, Trump and his aides showed little interest in healing or national unity. Instead, they quickly launched a fierce counterattack against both Democrats and the media. [POLITICO]
Topping the news: Utah leaders largely responded positively to special counsel Mueller’s report into Trump’s campaign and possible Russian interference in the 2016 election.