Republicans question the integrity of Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation. President Trump says he will move the U.S. embassy in Israel to Jerusalem (Tamara’s suggested article for reference). And Secretary of State Rex Tillerson gives a year-end address (or is it a farewell?) to State Department employees. Plus, Shane recommends a new book about George Marshall’s mission to China. Tamara takes note of the Saudis’ new interest in art. And Susan remembers the anniversary of the shootings at Sandy Hook.

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