Senate Intel Panel Endorses U.S. Spies' Finding That Russian Attack Aided Trump
6 years, 10 months ago

Senate Intel Panel Endorses U.S. Spies' Finding That Russian Attack Aided Trump

NPR  

Senate Intel Panel Endorses U.S. Spies' Finding That Russian Attack Aided Trump Enlarge this image toggle caption Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images The Senate intelligence committee said Wednesday that it stands by the conclusion of the U.S. spy agencies that Russia's attack on the 2016 election sought to help Donald Trump and hurt Hillary Clinton — a break with the finding of the House intelligence panel. Parts of the assessment were declassified in January 2017 and concluded that Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered an influence campaign during the 2016 election to "denigrate" Hillary Clinton; the assessment also said that Putin and the Russian government "developed a clear preference" for Trump over the course of the campaign. The House intelligence committee's report, prepared by its Republican majority, said that there were unspecified "significant intelligence tradecraft failings" with the assessment. Sponsor Message House committee Republicans concluded their investigation with a finding that the Trump campaign had committed no wrongdoing in 2016 and that its contacts with Russians were simply "ill-advised."

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'Discussions are already happening' as U.S. allies ponder intel black-out due to Trump
2 weeks, 3 days ago

'Discussions are already happening' as U.S. allies ponder intel black-out due to Trump

Raw Story  

Despite public denials, there is growing concern among U.S. allies about how much secretive intelligence can be shared with Donald Trump's administration as the president increases his embrace of Vladimir Putin. Specifically, NBC is reporting, "allies are weighing the move because of concerns about safeguarding foreign assets whose identities could inadvertently be revealed, said the sources, who included a foreign …

Trump's latest rant urging CIA to act inside U.S. triggers legal fears
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump's latest rant urging CIA to act inside U.S. triggers legal fears

Raw Story  

President-elect Donald Trump, in an angry midnight rant, criticized the United States on multiple fronts and called for the Central Intelligence Agency, a U.S. civilian foreign intelligence entity, to conduct investigations within the United States — a move potentially unlawful and a possible threat to Americans’ civil rights. Declaring America a “disaster,” and a “laughing stock all over the World,” …

Former CIA director anticipates allies might hold back intelligence from U.S.
4 months, 1 week ago

Former CIA director anticipates allies might hold back intelligence from U.S.

Raw Story  

Former CIA director John Brennan is concerned that President-elect Donald Trump will appoint people who will burn relationships with international leaders. "So, I can tell you that there is quite a bit of concern within CIA, and I know within FBI and other non-policy organizations, that if you have somebody who is just used as a political tool of Donald …

The FBI says Iran tried to send hacked files to Democrats. It’s another sign of foreign meddling
6 months ago

The FBI says Iran tried to send hacked files to Democrats. It’s another sign of foreign meddling

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — When the FBI said this week that Iran had tried to provide Democrats with material stolen from Donald Trump’s campaign, it was only the latest allegation of foreign interference with the U.S. election. The FBI said a few people connected to Biden’s reelection effort received unsolicited emails in late June and early July, before he dropped out of …

Intelligence officials reveal primary threat to U.S. 2024 elections: report
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Intelligence officials reveal primary threat to U.S. 2024 elections: report

Raw Story  

The United States will once again have to combat Russian election interference in the form of propaganda supporting Donald Trump’s presidential run, according to a report from NBC. An unnamed source described as an intelligence official told NBC that the Kremlin will likely proliferate a pro-Trump propaganda campaign in an attempt to sway the election away from the Democratic nominee. …

Lawmakers are moving quickly to launch investigations into the Trump assassination attempt
8 months, 1 week ago

Lawmakers are moving quickly to launch investigations into the Trump assassination attempt

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Congressional committees are moving quickly to investigate the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a campaign event in Pennsylvania that also saw one rallygoer killed and two others seriously wounded. “The United States Secret Service has a no-fail mission, yet it failed on Saturday when a madman attempted to assassinate President Trump, killed an innocent victim, …

FBI warns that foreign adversaries could use AI to spread disinformation about US elections
10 months, 1 week ago

FBI warns that foreign adversaries could use AI to spread disinformation about US elections

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The FBI is concerned that foreign adversaries could deploy artificial intelligence as a means to interfere in American elections and spread disinformation, a senior official said Thursday, describing the technology as an area “that’s probably going to see growth over the coming years.” The threat is more than theoretical given the prevalence of AI deepfakes and robocalls and …

Could the U.S. be attacked this weekend? Critical 'spy tool' that stops terrorists will run out at MIDNIGHT as privacy-minded senators demand more safeguards against FBI's 'power grab'
11 months ago

Could the U.S. be attacked this weekend? Critical 'spy tool' that stops terrorists will run out at MIDNIGHT as privacy-minded senators demand more safeguards against FBI's 'power grab'

Daily Mail  

A key intelligence tool used to surveil terrorists is set to expire after a Saturday midnight deadline. The Senate looks poised to blow through the April 19 deadline to pass legislation to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Authority, and now 'America will go blind,' according to Intelligence Chairman Mike Turner. 'We will go blind on April 20,' …

Top Intel Republicans vow to continue investigation into Havana syndrome origins until they're 'satisfied' with Intelligence Committee's response following bombshell report that Russia is behind myste
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Top Intel Republicans vow to continue investigation into Havana syndrome origins until they're 'satisfied' with Intelligence Committee's response following bombshell report that Russia is behind myste

Daily Mail  

Top Republicans on the House Intelligence Committee will press on with their probe into Havana syndrome until they're 'satisfied' following a report that Russia is behind the mysterious psychological attacks on U.S. troops. Now, House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Mike Turner of Dayton, Ohio, exclusively told DailyMail.com that his committee's investigation into Havana syndrome and other Anomalous Health …

The US is bracing for complex, fast-moving threats to elections this year, FBI director warns
1 year ago

The US is bracing for complex, fast-moving threats to elections this year, FBI director warns

Associated Press  

McLEAN, VA. — The United States expects to face fast-moving threats to American elections this year as artificial intelligence and other technological advances have made interference and meddling easier than before, FBI Director Christopher Wray said Thursday. “But this election cycle, the U.S. will face more adversaries, moving at a faster pace, and enabled by new technology.” Wray singled out …

Russia’s Space-based Nuke: White House confirms of solid intelligence on anti-satellite weapon
1 year, 1 month ago

Russia’s Space-based Nuke: White House confirms of solid intelligence on anti-satellite weapon

Firstpost  

In a recent statement, the United States has expressed concern over Russia’s ongoing development of a new anti-satellite weapon, describing it as “troubling.” Despite this, the US clarified that the weapon has not yet been deployed. White House spokesperson John Kirby addressed the issue following ambiguous warnings from a senior House Republican about a potential “serious national security threat.” While …

Russia may be developing space-based weapon, suggests US intelligence report
1 year, 1 month ago

Russia may be developing space-based weapon, suggests US intelligence report

India Today  

The United States has told Congress and allies in Europe about new intelligence related to Russian nuclear capabilities that could pose an international threat, a source briefed on the matter told Reuters on Wednesday. The intelligence came to light after Representative Mike Turner, Republican chair of the U.S. House of Representatives intelligence committee, issued an unusual and cryptic statement on …

US congressional intelligence chair warns of ‘serious national security threat’
1 year, 1 month ago

US congressional intelligence chair warns of ‘serious national security threat’

Hindustan Times  

The chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives intelligence committee issued an unusual cryptic statement on Wednesday saying the committee had made available to all members of Congress information about an unspecified "serious national security threat" that sources said was related to Russia. U.S. Representative Mike Turner "I am requesting that President Biden declassify all information relating to this threat …

FBI and Homeland Security ignored ‘massive amount’ of intelligence before Jan. 6, Senate report says
1 year, 8 months ago

FBI and Homeland Security ignored ‘massive amount’ of intelligence before Jan. 6, Senate report says

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The FBI and the Department of Homeland Security downplayed or ignored “a massive amount of intelligence information” ahead of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S Capitol, according to the chairman of a Senate panel that on Tuesday released a new report on the intelligence failures ahead of the insurrection. The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs …

Durham report takeaways: A ‘seriously flawed’ Russia investigation and its lasting impact on the FBI
1 year, 10 months ago

Durham report takeaways: A ‘seriously flawed’ Russia investigation and its lasting impact on the FBI

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Bungled applications to eavesdrop on a former aide of then-candidate Donald Trump. A 306-page report by Justice Department special counsel John Durham is refocusing negative attention on one of the most politically significant investigations in FBI history: the probe into whether Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign was conspiring with Russia to tip the outcome of the election. A ‘SERIOUSLY …

U.S. spy agencies review what they got wrong on Ukraine and Russia
2 years, 9 months ago

U.S. spy agencies review what they got wrong on Ukraine and Russia

LA Times  

The question was posed in a private briefing to U.S. intelligence officials weeks before Russia launched its invasion in late February: Was Ukraine’s leader, Volodymyr Zelensky, made in the mold of Britain’s Winston Churchill or Afghanistan’s Ashraf Ghani? Ultimately, U.S. intelligence agencies underestimated Zelensky and Ukraine while overestimating Russia and its president, even as they accurately predicted Vladimir Putin would …

Intel: Putin may cite Ukraine war to meddle in US politics
2 years, 11 months ago

Intel: Putin may cite Ukraine war to meddle in US politics

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Russian President Vladimir Putin may use the Biden administration’s support for Ukraine as a pretext to order a new campaign to interfere in American politics, U.S. intelligence officials have assessed. Top U.S. intelligence officials are still working on plans for a new center authorized by Congress focusing on foreign influence campaigns by Russia, China and other adversaries. “Our …

4 Russian government operatives indicted for hacking global energy facilities between 2012 and 2018
2 years, 11 months ago

4 Russian government operatives indicted for hacking global energy facilities between 2012 and 2018

CNN  

CNN — The United States has indicted four Russian men, including three Russian intelligence officers, for alleged hacking campaigns that targeted hundreds of energy companies around the world from 2012 to 2018, the US Justice Department said Thursday. In one indictment unsealed Thursday, three officers at Russia’s FSB intelligence agency are accused of hacking into energy firms, including some in …

Putin unlikely to be deterred by setbacks, intelligence officials tell House committee
3 years ago

Putin unlikely to be deterred by setbacks, intelligence officials tell House committee

LA Times  

Leaders in the U.S. intelligence community testify before the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence in the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill. Still, Burns said the invasion is a “matter of deep personal conviction” for Putin. “He has no sustainable political endgame in the face of what is going to continue to be fierce resistance from Ukrainians.” At …

US security and intelligence agencies prep for potential Russian hacking threats
3 years, 1 month ago

US security and intelligence agencies prep for potential Russian hacking threats

CNN  

CNN — Intelligence and national security agencies across the US government met on Friday to discuss how the Biden administration might respond to cyberattacks from Russia in light of the Ukraine crisis, three US officials familiar with the meeting told CNN. The meeting – which convened officials from the White House, intelligence agencies, Department of Homeland Security and other agencies …

White House: Intel on Russian ‘bounties’ on US troops shaky
3 years, 11 months ago

White House: Intel on Russian ‘bounties’ on US troops shaky

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The White House says that the intelligence community does not have conclusive evidence that Russian intelligence operatives encouraged the Taliban to attack American troops in Afghanistan. But on Thursday, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said that after a review of those classified reports, the intelligence community determined it had only “low to moderate confidence” in their authenticity. …

Intelligence on Russian hand in US election was clear; it was not always presented that way
4 years ago

Intelligence on Russian hand in US election was clear; it was not always presented that way

Firstpost  

Washington: Representative Jason Crow listened during a classified briefing last summer while a top intelligence official said that Russia was hurting Joe Biden’s campaign to help then-president Donald Trump. “We’re so polarised,” Evanina said, “we’re going to be even more susceptible for this kind of activity moving forward.” Former Trump administration officials defended their public assessments of the intelligence. “The …

Russia calls US intel report on election meddling ‘baseless’
4 years ago

Russia calls US intel report on election meddling ‘baseless’

Al Jazeera  

The report directly linked President Vladimir Putin to attempts to swing the US election in Donald Trump’s favour. Russia has called United States intelligence findings that President Vladimir Putin had likely directed efforts to try to swing the 2020 presidential election towards Donald Trump as “baseless”. The report said Moscow sought to “push influence narratives” that included misleading or unsubstantiated …

US: Hack of federal agencies ‘likely Russian in origin’
4 years, 2 months ago

US: Hack of federal agencies ‘likely Russian in origin’

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Top national security agencies confirmed Tuesday that Russia was likely responsible for a massive hack of U.S. government departments and corporations, rejecting President Donald Trump’s claim that China might be to blame. It said the hacks appeared to be intended for “intelligence gathering,” suggesting the evidence so far pointed to a Russian spying effort rather than an attempt …

US cyber-attack: Cybersecurity agency warns suspected Russian hacking campaign broader than previously believed
4 years, 3 months ago

US cyber-attack: Cybersecurity agency warns suspected Russian hacking campaign broader than previously believed

CNN  

CNN — An alarming new alert issued by the Department of Homeland Security’s cyber arm Thursday revealed that Russian hackers suspected of a massive, ongoing intrusion campaign into government agencies, private companies and critical infrastructure entities used a variety of unidentified tactics and not just a single compromised software program. Wednesday’s joint statement by the FBI, intelligence community and the …

Trump intel chief unveils unverified Russian info about Dems
4 years, 5 months ago

Trump intel chief unveils unverified Russian info about Dems

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration’s top intelligence official said Tuesday that he has declassified Russian intelligence alleging damaging information about Democrats during the 2016 election even though he acknowledged it might not be true. In a letter Tuesday to Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., Ratcliffe said that in late July 2016, U.S. intelligence agencies obtained “insight” into Russian …

Trump intel chief unveils unverified Russian info about Dems
4 years, 5 months ago

Trump intel chief unveils unverified Russian info about Dems

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In a letter Tuesday to Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., Ratcliffe said …

Trump’s intel chief declassifies unverified Russian intelligence about Clinton campaign
4 years, 5 months ago

Trump’s intel chief declassifies unverified Russian intelligence about Clinton campaign

CNN  

Washington CNN — The top US intelligence official released information Tuesday about unverified Russian intelligence about Hillary Clinton that will likely fuel President Donald Trump’s attacks on the Russia investigation and Clinton’s 2016 campaign. Ratcliffe wrote to Senate Judiciary Chairman Lindsey Graham, who released the summary, that the intelligence community “does not know the accuracy of this allegation or the …

Trump says he likes Putin. US intelligence says Russia is attacking American democracy.
4 years, 6 months ago

Trump says he likes Putin. US intelligence says Russia is attacking American democracy.

CNN  

Washington CNN — Despite repeated warnings from intelligence officials and his own FBI director that Russia is carrying out a blatant attack on American democracy, President Donald Trump summed up his views at a rally on Monday in very simple terms, “I like Putin, he likes me.” Trump has consistently expressed a personal affinity for his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, …

As Trump holds back, tech firms step in on election security
4 years, 6 months ago

As Trump holds back, tech firms step in on election security

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Adam Schiff was in the audience at the 2018 Aspen Security Forum when a Microsoft executive mentioned an attempted hacking of three politicians up for reelection. Two years later, Schiff says that breakdown is still emblematic of the disjointed effort among government agencies, Congress and private companies as they try to identify and address foreign election interference. “If …

FBI chief warns of Russian efforts to denigrate Joe Biden and undermine confidence in elections with 'steady drumbeat of misinformation'
4 years, 6 months ago

FBI chief warns of Russian efforts to denigrate Joe Biden and undermine confidence in elections with 'steady drumbeat of misinformation'

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy FBI director Christopher Wray …

Trump’s intelligence chief reverses decision to halt in-person election briefings for congressional committees
4 years, 6 months ago

Trump’s intelligence chief reverses decision to halt in-person election briefings for congressional committees

CNN  

Washington CNN — Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe reversed course Wednesday on his decision to end in-person election security briefings for key members of Congress by announcing that the intelligence community will continue to provide lawmakers on relevant oversight committees with in-person updates about threats to November’s election. Later Wednesday, Ratcliffe issued an on-the-record statement confirming that the intelligence …

This damning Senate intelligence report deserves your attention (opinion)
4 years, 7 months ago

This damning Senate intelligence report deserves your attention (opinion)

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Frida Ghitis, a former CNN producer and correspondent, is a world affairs columnist. In 2016 operation, as the new Senate report shows, the Kremlin slid its tentacles deep inside the Trump campaign, and instead of informing law enforcement, key members embraced it. Remember all those communications between Trump’s now-rescued friend Roger Stone and Wikileaks, which released emails from …

Trump campaign’s Russia contacts ‘grave’ threat, Senate says
4 years, 7 months ago

Trump campaign’s Russia contacts ‘grave’ threat, Senate says

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Trump campaign’s interactions with Russian intelligence services during the 2016 presidential election posed a “grave” counterintelligence threat, a Senate panel concluded Tuesday as it detailed how associates of Donald Trump had regular contact with Russians and expected to benefit from the Kremlin’s help. A Manafort lawyer, Kevin Downing, said Tuesday that information sealed at the request of …

The Senate just dropped a massive Russia bombshell (and most people missed it)
4 years, 7 months ago

The Senate just dropped a massive Russia bombshell (and most people missed it)

CNN  

CNN — On Tuesday, the Senate Intelligence Committee dropped a bombshell about Russia’s interference in the 2016 election – and its ongoing efforts to disrupt the 2020 contest as well. Consider what we learned on Tuesday : * Trump’s campaign chairman Paul Manafort’s “high-level access and willingness to share information with individuals closely affiliated with the Russian intelligence services” was …

Senate intelligence report warns of repeat of Russian election interference
4 years, 7 months ago

Senate intelligence report warns of repeat of Russian election interference

CNN  

CNN — A Senate Intelligence Committee report detailing how Russia’s 2016 election interference was encouraged by President Donald Trump and his campaign raises the stakes for the current campaign at a time when Trump is openly amplifying Russian disinformation. “Russia is actively interfering again in the 2020 US election to assist Donald Trump, and some of the President’s associates are …

US Senate panel concludes Russia used Manafort, WikiLeaks to boost Trump in 2016
4 years, 7 months ago

US Senate panel concludes Russia used Manafort, WikiLeaks to boost Trump in 2016

Live Mint  

WASHINGTON: Russia used Republican political operative Paul Manafort, the WikiLeaks website and others to try to influence the 2016 U.S. presidential election to help now-U.S. President Donald Trump's campaign, a Senate intelligence panel report said on Tuesday. WikiLeaks played a key role in Russia's effort to assist Republican Trump against Democrat Hillary Clinton and likely knew it was helping Russian …

Russia worked to help Trump in 2016 election: Senate panel
4 years, 7 months ago

Russia worked to help Trump in 2016 election: Senate panel

Al Jazeera  

The US Senate called the report the ‘most comprehensive description’ of Russian efforts and the ‘threat they posed’. The United States Senate intelligence committee concluded that the Kremlin launched an aggressive effort to meddle in the 2016 presidential contest on behalf of Donald Trump as the Republican-led panel on Tuesday released its fifth and final report in its investigation into …

Trump’s 2016 campaign chair communicated with Russian intelligence, bipartisan Senate panel finds
4 years, 7 months ago

Trump’s 2016 campaign chair communicated with Russian intelligence, bipartisan Senate panel finds

LA Times  

President Trump’s 2016 campaign eagerly capitalized on Russia’s efforts to meddle in the U.S. election four years ago, according to a bipartisan Senate Intelligence Committee report that raises new concerns about connections between his top aides and Moscow. The report, released Tuesday, found that the Trump campaign “publicly undermined” the U.S. intelligence community’s conclusion that Russia was behind the email …

Senate Report: Former Trump Aide Paul Manafort Shared Campaign Info With Russia
4 years, 7 months ago

Senate Report: Former Trump Aide Paul Manafort Shared Campaign Info With Russia

NPR  

Senate Report: Former Trump Aide Paul Manafort Shared Campaign Info With Russia Enlarge this image toggle caption Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort passed internal Trump campaign information to a Russian intelligence officer during the 2016 election, a new bipartisan Senate report concludes. Manafort, who was later convicted for financial …

Bipartisan Senate Intel report details Trump campaign contacts with Russia in 2016, adding to Mueller findings
4 years, 7 months ago

Bipartisan Senate Intel report details Trump campaign contacts with Russia in 2016, adding to Mueller findings

CNN  

CNN — The Senate Intelligence Committee released Tuesday the most comprehensive and meticulous examination to date explaining how Russia interfered in the 2016 presidential election and the Trump campaign welcomed the foreign adversary’s help, revealing new information about contacts between Russian officials and associates of President Donald Trump during and after the campaign. The committee says it obtained “some information …

Bipartisan Senate Intel report details Trump campaign contacts with Russia in 2016, adding to Mueller findings
4 years, 7 months ago

Bipartisan Senate Intel report details Trump campaign contacts with Russia in 2016, adding to Mueller findings

CNN  

CNN — The Senate Intelligence Committee released Tuesday the most comprehensive and meticulous examination to date explaining how Russia interfered in the 2016 presidential election and the Trump campaign welcomed the foreign adversary’s help, revealing new information about contacts between Russian officials and associates of President Donald Trump during and after the campaign. The committee says it obtained “some information …

Intel officials tell Congress that Russia is spreading false information about Biden
4 years, 7 months ago

Intel officials tell Congress that Russia is spreading false information about Biden

CNN  

Washington CNN — US intelligence officials have presented information to lawmakers and presidential campaigns indicating Russia is behind an ongoing disinformation push targeting former Vice President and presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden, according to sources familiar with the matter. Similarly he stated that Iran is seeking to “undermine US democratic institutions, President Trump, and to divide the country.” “The intelligence …

US intelligence chief warns of foreign meddling in 2020 vote
4 years, 7 months ago

US intelligence chief warns of foreign meddling in 2020 vote

Al Jazeera  

Officials are mainly concerned with interference by China, Russia and Iran, though warn of other actors as well. William Evanina, chief of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center, said with just more than 100 days to the election, it was “imperative” his agency share with voters some of the information about possible interference that US spies have given to campaigns …

Russia report: Key points from intelligence dossier
4 years, 8 months ago

Russia report: Key points from intelligence dossier

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Committee member Stewart Hosie MP setting out Russia report ‘Credible’ claims …

Top US spies brief Congress on Russia-Taliban intelligence
4 years, 8 months ago

Top US spies brief Congress on Russia-Taliban intelligence

Al Jazeera  

CIA Director Gina Haspel and National Security Agency Director Paul Nakasone met with congressional leaders at the United States Capitol on Thursday to share US intelligence suggesting Russia offered the Taliban bounties to kill US troops in Afghanistan. Warmer relations Pelosi said Congress should now impose financial sanctions on Russia’s intelligence and military sectors – penalties that were withheld at …

Senate panel authorizes subpoenas in new Russia probe
4 years, 9 months ago

Senate panel authorizes subpoenas in new Russia probe

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Senate Judiciary Committee swiftly moved forward on Thursday with its investigation of the Justice Department’s Russia probe, voting to allow dozens of subpoenas over Democratic objections that the move was an effort to help President Donald Trump’s reelection. Republicans have turned their attention to a report by the Justice Department’s inspector general last year that found multiple …

Raw feelings abound as Senate turns back to Russia probe
4 years, 9 months ago

Raw feelings abound as Senate turns back to Russia probe

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Two Republican-led Senate committees have launched election-year investigations into the Justice Department’s Russia probe, resurrecting the issue at the urging of President Donald Trump while reigniting the partisan hostility that comes along with it. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, said he hopes the subpoenas won’t actually be issued, given the similar investigations underway and “all of the other things we …

Trump, GOP launch broad attack on Russia probe foundations
4 years, 10 months ago

Trump, GOP launch broad attack on Russia probe foundations

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump and Republicans are launching a broad election-year attack on the foundation of the Russia investigation, including declassifying intelligence information to try to place senior Obama administration officials under scrutiny for routine actions. The effort has been aided by a Justice Department decision to dismiss its prosecution of former Trump administration national security adviser Michael Flynn, …

‘Obamagate,’ Trump’s latest theory about the ‘deep state’ and Obama’s role in the Russia investigation
4 years, 10 months ago

‘Obamagate,’ Trump’s latest theory about the ‘deep state’ and Obama’s role in the Russia investigation

CNN  

Washington CNN — President Donald Trump and his allies added a new dimension this week to their “deep state” conspiracy theory, directly accusing former President Barack Obama of leading a supposed “coup” to sabotage the Trump presidency. Obama’s concerns about Flynn Several factors recently sparked the chatter from Trump and right-wing media outlets about Obama’s purported role in the Russia …

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