The Latest: Trump calls criticism of Sessions a 'witch hunt'

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ talks with the Russian ambassador (all times local):
9:38 p.m.
President Donald Trump is praising his attorney general, Jeff Sessions, and accusing Democrats of conducting a “witch hunt” in their criticism of Sessions’ testimony about his contact with the Russian ambassador during the presidential campaign.
Sessions on Thursday recused himself from any investigation into Russian meddling in America&rsq