RT News - August 22, 2018 (17:00 MSK)

Donald Trump's presidency appears on shaky ground - after two former associates plead guilty to numerous federal crimes. The Special Counsel probe, initially launched to investigate alleged collusion with Russia, has so far only exposed fraud and election campaign violations. Russia slams newly-enforced US sanctions as 'slow-witted and baseless' and is vowing to respond. Congress is also reviewing even more aggressive measures against Moscow that could hit later this year. Seven police officers suffer acid burns, after trying to stop hundreds of African migrants from entering Spanish territory in Morocco.