Senate. And lobbyists are scrambling as politicians look to slash critical deductions. Next on msnbc live. And new this morning, President Trump arriving in the philippines a little more than an hour ago and clearing up comments he made about russias interference in the election. Heres what he told reporters last night about his conversation with Vladimir Putin. Im surprised that there is any conflict on this. What i said there is that i believe he believes that. I believe that he feels that he and russia did not meddle in the election. As to whether i believe it or not, im with our agencies especially as currently constituted with their leadership. I believe in our intel agencies. President trump also taking to twitter saying when will all the haters and fools out there realize that having a Good Relationship with russia is a good thing, not a bad thing. And later this hour, President Trump is expected to meet with controversial philippines president Rodrigo Duterte in manila. Hallie