Showing posts with label Russia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Russia. Show all posts

Thursday, July 19, 2018

It would be "foolish" to think Russia isn't still targeting US, DHS secretary says


Amid questions about where President Trump stands on Russian efforts to target the U.S. in the 2016 election and beyond, Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen says Russia was "absolutely" attempting to interfere in the U.S. election systems in

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Former Trump Press Secretary Sean Spicer Says Russia Investigation Is Not a 'Witch Hunt'


Former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer both acknowledged that Russia meddled in the 2016 presidential election and denied any collusion from President Donald Trump and his campaign during an appearance on NBC's Today show Thursday. Sean Spicer embarks on a media blitz to promote his new bookLos Angeles Times

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Wednesday, July 18, 2018

Maria Butina: How alleged Russia spy schmoozed US elite


A Russian woman accused of trying to influence US politics as a spy for Russia is due to appear before a federal judge in Washington DC. Maria Butina allegedly courted Republican-backed groups, such as the National Rifle Association, under the

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Trump fundamentally undermines NATO, suggests 'aggressive' Montenegro may attack Russia to start World War III


President Donald Trump expressed skepticism over the US's commitment with NATO by singling Montenegro, its newest member. Trump questioned whether or not the US would defend it, as required to do by NATO's founding treaty. Trump suggested that the ... Trump blatantly lies about NATO, then reveals he doesn't understand the purpose of the allianceThinkProgress

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Monday, July 16, 2018

Trump's defense of Russia prompts outrage from some Republicans


President Trump's remarks at an extraordinary joint news conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday prompted sharp rebukes from several Republican lawmakers — many of whom are retiring. Ailing Sen. John McCain delivered the ... How one key swing vote is positioning himself on Brett KavanaughCNN The Supreme Court Is About to Get a Lot Less Honest About Its Fake OriginalismSlate Magazine Bernie Sanders: 'Of Course' I'm Concerned Red-State Dems Might Vote For KavanaughDaily Beast Salt Lake Tribune

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Ahead of Putin summit, Trump faults US 'stupidity' for poor relations with Russia


HELSINKI — Hours before meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin one on one for a high-stakes summit here Monday, President Trump echoed Moscow's view by saying the United States — not Russia — was to blame for hostilities between their countries. Trump Meets Putin: Live Updates From HelsinkiNew York Times Trump labels media 'enemy' before Putin meeting — View from Helsinki — Kavanaugh's recordPolitico Trump and Putin meet in HelsinkiCNN NPR -Reuters -BBC News -NBCNews.com

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For Mueller, pushing to finish parts of Russia probe, question of American involvement remains


In a 29-page indictment Friday, special counsel Robert S. Mueller III blamed specific officers in the Russian government for the 2016 hacking of Democrats, answering one of his investigation's central questions while highlighting another he must still

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Sunday, July 15, 2018

FIFA World Cup 2018: France, Croatia return to familiar venue as colourful Russia prepares to offer final goodbye


Amid rumours of Rolling Stone India cutting back on print run, is the era of music magazines truly over? Narendra Modi to address farmers' rally in West Bengal's Midnapore tomorrow, will focus on Centre's decision to hike MSP · Sonal Mansingh on Rajya ... FIFA World Cup 2018 Dream 11: Team of the tournament in Russia 2018Daily News & Analysis FIFA World Cup final: How Croatia handle France's pace will decide who will lift the cupTimes of India FIFA World Cup 2018 Final, France vs Croatia: Clash of the middle menThe Indian Express Mid-Day -Economic Times -Business Standard -ABP Live

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Saturday, July 14, 2018

The Russia Investigations: 6 Key Insights From The Cyberspy Indictment


Updated Saturday at 10:45 a.m. ET. This week in the Russia investigations: Six insights about the latest master blast from special counsel Robert Mueller. The big one. As the noted counterintelligence analyst Kenny Loggins once said: "This is it.".

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