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The Latest: Pence says Russia probes are not a distraction

FILE - In this June 21, 2017 file photo, special counsel Robert Mueller departs after a closed-door meeting with members of the Senate Judiciary Committee about Russian meddling in the election and possible connection to the Trump campaign, on Capitol Hill in Washington. Mueller's team of investigators is seeking information from the White House related to Michael Flynn's stint as national security adviser and about the response to a meeting with a Russian lawyer that was attended by President Donald Trump’s oldest son, The Associated Press has learned. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
FILE - In this June 21, 2017 file photo, special counsel Robert Mueller departs after a closed-door meeting with members of the Senate Judiciary Committee about Russian meddling in the election and possible connection to the Trump campaign, on Capitol Hill in Washington. Mueller's team of investigators is seeking information from the White House related to Michael Flynn's stint as national security adviser and about the response to a meeting with a Russian lawyer that was attended by President Donald Trump’s oldest son, The Associated Press has learned. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

By Associated Press 2 min read

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Latest on President Donald Trump and Russia probes (all times local):

7:25 a.m.

Vice President Mike Pence says the Trump administration is focused on issues “the American people are focused on” and isn’t getting distracted by investigations into Russian interference in last year’s U.S. election.

“We have cooperated with the special counsel’s investigation and we will continue to do that,” Pence tells “CBS This Morning” Thursday.

Asked if he thought special counsel Robert Mueller was moving beyond his investigative authority, Pence replied, “Well, I think that’s for others to say.” Asked about reports that Paul Manafort, then the Trump campaign manager, offered to brief a Russian billionaire, he demurred.