Trump officials sound alarm on Russian meddling, vow to fight back: Democracy ‘in the crosshairs’

Top Trump administration officials warned Thursday that Russia is posing a sustained threat to American elections with its influence operations, saying “democracy itself is in the crosshairs.” Top national security and intelligence officials sounded the alarm during a high-powered White … Read More

Utah’s Chris Stewart says there’s no evidence Russia wanted to help Trump. He disputes U.S. intelligence findings and Putin’s own admission

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(Steve Griffin | Tribune file photo) Rep. Chris Stewart, R-Utah, makes his opening remarks during his town hall meeting at the West Valley City Hall in West Valley City Wednesday May 2, 2018. Washington • Rep. Chris Stewart has seen a … Read More

After a week of walkbacks, Trump returns to Russia doubting

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President Donald Trump boards Air Force One at Morristown Municipal Airport, in Morristown, N.J., Sunday, July 22, 2018, en route to Washington after staying at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, N.J. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) WASHINGTON (AP) — Capping a week … Read More

Republican senators push sanctions to warn Putin not to meddle in U.S. elections

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WASHINGTON A pair of prominent Republican U.S. senators said on Sunday that the United States must move promptly to prepare new sanctions against Russia to discourage interference in upcoming elections. Senator Lindsey Graham said additional sanctions needed to be teed … Read More

Trump: People would rather go to war than have me get along with Putin

President Donald Trump vigorously defended his decision to hold a Monday summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in a series of tweets posted early Wednesday. Donald J. Trump ✔@realDonaldTrump So many people at the higher ends of intelligence loved my press … Read More

Editorial: Trump reaction from the GOP dispels myth

If there is one thing that the recent controversy regarding President Donald Trump’s summit with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin proves it is that Republicans will criticize the president, if they feel the need. Contrary to the popular belief (held primarily … Read More

Trump condemns Russia probe after Putin talks

President Trump met face-to-face with Vladimir Putin three days after 12 Russian military officers were accused of hacking related to the 2016 election. HELSINKI — President Donald Trump said the Russia investigation has been a “disaster” for the United States … Read More

Helsinki summit between Trump and Putin runs long

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Helsinki, Finland (CNN)US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin blew past the 90 minutes they were scheduled to spend with only interpreters at their sides on Monday, just hours after the US President blamed US policy for the dismal state of relations … Read More

Netanyahu talks Syria, Iran with Trump ahead of Putin summit

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President Donald Trump meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, March 5, 2018, in Washington.  (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that he spoke with President Donald Trump … Read More

12 Russian Agents Indicted in Mueller Investigation

WASHINGTON — The special counsel investigating Russian interference in the 2016 election issued an indictment of 12 Russian intelligence officers on Friday in the hacking of the Democratic National Committee and the Clinton presidential campaign. The indictment came only three … Read More

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