There’s already ample evidence that Donald Trump violated the campaign finance laws, and the core question of whether he received illegal election help from Russia remains unanswered.
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Shutdown Antics Obscure Big Moment in Russia Investigation
Foreign intervention in U.S. election not nearly as interesting as table-slamming petulance.
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Trump, Putin, and the Plague on America
It’s not just them—it’s us.
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Putin, Trump, and Cold War II
The Kremlin’s serial incursions demand a response to defend America. Is Trump even aware of them—or is he too busy being Putin’s enabler?
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Mueller Corners Trump
But that’s only part of getting our democracy back. Devising a strategy to block Russian election-hacking and cyber-war using social media will be even harder.
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The Kremlin Is Back, and U.S. Elections Aren’t Ready
Congressional Republicans are doing nothing to block foreign election interference.
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How Freaked Out Are Republicans About Mueller? Ask the Russian Bots.
Over the course of the last 48 hours, bots linked to the Russian Federation have viralized a Twitter hashtag created by Republican lawmakers, who have a lot to be worried about.
Posted inAmerica and the World
My Man Martov
On the 100th anniversary of the Bolshevik seizure of power, a look at the great dissident of November 7, 1917
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How Long Can Republicans Ignore the Russia Scandal?
Recent revelations move the Russia probe into new territory, posing dangers not just for Trump but also his congressional allies.
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How the Russia Investigation Could Turn on 50-Year-Old Court Case
A former Justice Department prosecutor explores how a 1966 Supreme Court ruling could form the basis for possible future prosecutions.