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.
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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.
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The FEC’s Moment of Truth
The Russia mess has exposed serious weaknesses in the campaign-finance system, and the Federal Election Commission is overdue for action.
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Keeping Russia Out of the Voting Booth
Recent disclosures reveal attempted Russian intrusions into American election systems—and that state officials were kept in the dark.
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The Simple Case Against Trump
Regardless of what special counsel and congressional investigations turn up, the Russia scandal already points to patent campaign-finance violations.
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In House Russia Probe, Trey Gowdy Is the Perfect Trump Stooge
The South Carolina congressman’s absurd interrogation of CIA alum Brennan isn’t a show meant for you—it’s all for Trump’s base.
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In Russiagate, Keep Your Eye on Pence
If Democrats are smart, they’ll explore the vice president’s role during the transition.