Good Monday morning. Here are some of the stories making news in Washington and politics today.

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• President Trump said in an interview aired on Fox News on Sunday that he most likely would not sit for an interview with the special counsel, Robert Mueller, saying, “We’ve wasted enough time on this witch hunt and the answer is, probably, we’re finished.” Read what else he said.

• As evidence piles up pointing to the Saudi crown prince’s responsibility in the killing of Jamal Khashoggi, Mr. Trump has only hardened his refusal to concede that the prince had a hand in the crime. Read why.

• As much as some House Democrats say they want to shake up the party’s leadership, would-be challengers to Representative Nancy Pelosi are keenly aware of the immense power she wields, and are fearful of retribution if they step forward to challenge her. Read the story.