White House denies it was briefed about Afghan militant bounties

White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany denied a Friday report from the New York Times that President Trump and Vice President Pence were briefed on American intelligence findings that Russian military operatives offered bounties to Taliban-linked militants to kill coalition forces in Afghanistan, including US troops, amid peace talks.Citing White House officials briefed on the matter, the Times reported that Trump and Pence were briefed…