National Headlines 10-19-17

Bill Clinton sought State’s permission to meet with Russian nuclear official during Obama uranium decision (The Hill)

Fewest Jobless Claims Since 1973 Show Firm U.S. Job Market (Bloomberg)

Judging by Mueller’s staffing choices, he may not be very interested in justice (The Hill)

LAPD Investigating Rape Claim Against Harvey Weinstein (Variety)

Democratic congresswoman: Women bear some responsibility for sexual assaults (NBC News)

Kelly Delivers Fervent Defense of Trump Call to Soldier’s Widow (New York Times)

Bernie Sanders bows out of Women’s Convention to make trip to Puerto Rico (CNN)

Bill Clinton accuser Broaddrick slams Lewinsky over ‘#MeToo’ tweet (FOX News)

Appeals court to review judge’s order allowing abortion for undocumented immigrant (Washington Post)

Michigan State Police director to work 5 days without pay over Facebook post (Detroit Free Press)

Trump Advisers Are Said to Lean Toward Taylor or Powell for Fed (Bloomberg)