Russian security forces detained Navalny on Sunday immediately upon his return to Moscow.
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A Collusion Tale: China and the Bidens
Not only were the Bidens’ Chinese business contacts known to have ties to the regime; they also may have been
Biden-Boosting Journalists Have Become the Censors
For many in the media, it’s not about investigating the alleged abuses of the powerful. It’s about getting Democrats elected.
For Poisoned Critics of the Kremlin, Cure is a Healthy Dose of Lies
Reading Time: 6 minutes After Russia’s most outspoken opposition leader, Alexey Navalny, screamed with pain on a plane flight and
Post-Election Uproar in Belarus Leaves Russia Watching and Waiting
Reading Time: 5 minutes Russian President Vladimir Putin messed up neighboring Belarus. Now he can squash it. The countries resemble
Russian Opposition Leader Navalny was Poisoned, German Hospital Says
Berlin’s Charité hospital said that Navalny was poisoned, contradicting Russian doctors who said there was no evidence he had been
Ex-FBI Lawyer Pleads Guilty in Durham Probe of Russia Investigation
The guilty plea marks the first conviction in the probe of the Russia investigation led by U.S. Attorney for Connecticut
Former FDA Commissioner on Russia COVID Vaccine: ‘I Wouldn’t Take It’
“Russia was reported to be behind disinformation campaigns to sow doubts in U.S. about our Covid vaccines,” Gottlieb wrote on
More Separatist Rumblings Cloud Ukraine’s Future
Reading Time: 6 minutes Say “Ukraine,” and for many outside observers, the adjective “war-torn” often springs to mind. Yet its
NYT Reporter: Intel Officials Believe Russians Using Hunter Biden Allegations to Distract from Election Interference
“Russia uses these disinformation campaigns to deflect from what they did in 2016,” Barnes, who reports on national security for
Graham to Call Robert Mueller to Testify after Op-Ed Defending Roger Stone Prosecution
Lindsey Graham said Sunday that he will grant Democrats’ request to have former special counsel Robert Mueller testify before the
An Indefensible Commutation
It is another indication of Trump’s perverse view of the law — and another reminder of the loathsome characters he’s
Russian Bounties: What Did the President Know and When Did He Know it?
Reading Time: 4 minutes — OPINION — [James W. Pardew was a career US Army intelligence officer who served as
Multiple Reports Challenge White House Claim That Trump Was Never Briefed on Russian Bounty Intel
The Trump administration maintains that the intelligence was never verified and therefore never made it to the president’s desk.
Russian Roulette: Orthodox Church Gambles With Worshippers’ Health
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Flynn and the Anatomy of a Political Narrative
The FBI coordinated very closely with the Obama White House on the investigation of Michael Flynn, while the Obama Justice
James Clapper Said He ‘Never Saw Direct Empirical Evidence’ of Trump-Russia Collusion in FBI Interview
The interview was part of a set of 53 transcripts of interviews held by the House Intelligence Committee as part
Steele Claims Clinton Lawyer Provided Tip about Trump Campaign Contacts with Russian Bank
Steele said in the same deposition that he had no records of any conversations with his primary sub-source.
Shell companies hide Trump campaign’s financial dealings as super PAC coordination rules kick in
Screenshot from an America First Action ad (via YouTube) President Donald Trump’s official super PAC, America First Action, recently unveiled
Russian Intelligence Knew of Steele Research into Trump Campaign as Early as July 2016
Steele’s firm Orbis was hired by Fusion GPS in June 2016 to conduct opposition research on the Trump campaign.
OPEC, Russia, and Others Agree on Production Cuts to Stem Free-Falling Prices
The agreement will cut worldwide output by 10 million barrels per day, amounting to one tenth of the global supply
In Effort to Oust Maduro, U.S. Gives ‘Maximum Pressure’ a New Meaning
The Venezuelan regime has proven agonizingly resilient over the years, but its time may finally be up.
Outside group snubs Sessions in Alabama Senate race, back Tuberville after Trump endorsement
Tommy Tuberville (Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images) Contributions for Republican Tommy Tuberville are pouring in after President Donald Trump endorsed him on
Durham Probe Expected to Conclude in Summer, May Be Delayed by Coronavirus Outbreak
U.S. Attorney John Durham, the head of a criminal probe into the origins of the Russiagate investigation, is expected to
Justice Department Drops Criminal Trial against Russian Firms Indicted by Mueller
The Justice Department on Monday abandoned plans to move forward with a criminal trial against two Russian firms indicted by
Trump Campaign Files Libel Suit against NYT over Russian Interference Claims
The Trump campaign announced on Wednesday that it had filed a libel suit against the New York Times over a column
Bloomberg Claims Russia Is Aiding Sanders in Primary to Aid Trump in General Election
Democratic presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg claimed during Tuesday night’s Democratic debate that Russia is helping 2020 frontrunner Bernie Sanders clinch
Sanders Suggests Report that Russia Is Boosting Campaign Was Politically Motivated
Senator Bernie Sanders suggested to reporters Friday that a report by the Washington Post that Russia is attempting to boost
Trump Ties Impeachment to Russiagate, Claims He May Have Been Removed If He ‘Hadn’t Fired James Comey’
President Trump began his Thursday remarks on his impeachment acquittal by criticizing the “dirty cops” and “bad people” who investigated
DOJ Recommends Michael Flynn Serve Six Month Sentence after Initially Suggesting Clemency
The Department of Justice has recommended that Michael Flynn be sentenced to up to six months in prison for lying
Russia Warns U.S. of ‘Grave Consequences’ of Soleimani Killing
Russia on Friday strongly condemned the U.S. for the killing of top Iranian general Qasem Soleimani, who perished Thursday in
Durham Scrutinizing Former CIA Director Brennan’s Role in Russia Investigation
Durham upgraded the investigation from an administrative review to a criminal probe in October but it’s unclear what, if any,
Cash-strapped NRA discloses spending on foreign fundraising for first time
(Scott Olson/Getty Images) The National Rifle Association disclosed spending on foreign fundraising for the first time in the gun rights
Ukrainian foreign influence operation bankrolled by secret donors in coordinated effort
Yulia Tymoshenko talks to media on consideration of demands of protesters, Kyiv, Ukraine Oct.19, 2017. (Photo by Sergii Kharchenko/NurPhoto via
Putin Bans Sale of Smartphones, Computers without Government Apps Installed
Vladimir Putin signed a law on Monday banning the sale of smartphones, computers, and smart televisions that do not contain
US Celebration of ISIS Raid May Be Short-Lived As Turmoil Brews
Reading Time: 2 minutes President Donald Trump has scored a win with the raid that killed Islamic State leader Abu
Pompeo: Reports Claiming Trump’s Behavior Forced U.S. to Pull Spy from Russia Are ‘Materially Inaccurate’
Mike Pompeo pushed back Tuesday against reports that claimed President Trump’s handling of classified intelligence endangered a top CIA spy
Overstock CEO Claims FBI Told Him to Pursue Romantic Relationship With Maria Butina
Former Overstock founder and CEO Patrick Byrne claimed that the FBI directed him to pursue a romantic relationship with accused
Kremlin Spokesman: Russia Is Winning Arms Race with U.S.
The Kremlin said Tuesday that Russia is beating the U.S. in the race to develop new nuclear weapons.