Whistleblower’s claims on Russian interference fit pattern

WASHINGTON (AP) — A whistleblower’s allegation that he was pressured to suppress intelligence about Russian election interference is one in a series of similar accounts from former Trump administration officials. The issue underscores lingering sensitivity within the White House about the Kremlin’s role in 2016 and raises questions about the willingness to acknowledge the seriousness of the threat this year. There’s no question the administration has taken actions to coun