>> the latest tactics team trump is using to try and undermine the russia investigation. plus, precious metal. how russia is reaping the benefits after interfering in our elections. and just put it down. by giving your smart phone a bedtime could make you better rested, less depressed, funnier, beloved by children, and pets, and whatever else. this is "mtp daily," and it starts right now. ♪ good evening. i'm chuck todd here in washington. welcome to "mtp daily." if everyone cluds, then everyone is corrupt. so shut mueller down. be a pay treat and give donald trump some money. folks, that line of argument appears to be part of the strategy behind mr. trump's escalating war on bob mueller's russia investigation, which is now officially entering its second year. with 19 indictments, five guilty