CQ Roll Call columnist Walter Shapiro and senior editor David Hawkings consider the Watergate scandal and what its rhythms reveal about why today’s GOP lawmakers are still taking a wait-and-see approach to the sprawling, sometimes confusing connections between the Russians and President Donald Trump.

Show Notes:

• Opinion: Russia Scandal — Where’s the Caviar Atop the Blini?
• Is Russia Friend or Foe? White House Won’t Say
• Trump Blames Russia — And Others — for Meddling in U.S. Election

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— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) July 11, 2017