Trump sought Australia’s help on Russia probe origins

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump asked the Australian prime minister and other foreign leaders to help Attorney General William Barr with an investigation into the origins of the Russia probe.
A Justice Department official says Trump initiated the calls at Barr’s request. The official wasn’t authorized to discuss the matter publicly and insisted on anonymity.
The official says the recent call with Australia was one of a “number of times” the president has ma