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Russia Archive

Archives for March 2019

Politics
The Mueller report will be released to the public by mid-AprilThe Mueller report will be released to the public by mid-April
Politics

Attorney General William Barr confirmed: “Everyone will soon be able to read it on their own.”

By German Lopez
Politics
Preet Bharara on why Mueller punted on the obstruction questionPreet Bharara on why Mueller punted on the obstruction question
Politics

“He recognized the weight of his decision.”

By Sean Illing
Russia
Why Russia just sent troops to VenezuelaWhy Russia just sent troops to Venezuela
Russia

Trump wants them out.

By Alex Ward
Politics
A former prosecutor explains why Barr’s hasty obstruction conclusion should raise red flagsA former prosecutor explains why Barr’s hasty obstruction conclusion should raise red flags
Politics

Renato Mariotti on Barr’s rushed process and why Congress should demand more.

By Sean Illing
Russia is a threat to American democracy, with or without collusion
World Politics

No collusion, yes problem.

By Alex Ward
Politics
Does AG Barr’s summary of the Mueller report “exonerate” Trump? I asked 15 legal experts.Does AG Barr’s summary of the Mueller report “exonerate” Trump? I asked 15 legal experts.
Politics

Not quite — but it’s mostly good news for the president.

By Sean Illing
Politics
House Democrats want Attorney General Bill Barr to testify on the Mueller reportHouse Democrats want Attorney General Bill Barr to testify on the Mueller report
Politics

House Judiciary Committee Chair Jerry Nadler wants to see the full Mueller report. Senate Judiciary Chair Lindsey Graham believes Barr’s letter exonerates Trump.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
Nancy Pelosi: Mueller report briefings to Congress should be unclassifiedNancy Pelosi: Mueller report briefings to Congress should be unclassified
Politics

Democrats hammer the need for transparency in disclosure of the Mueller report.

By Li Zhou
The Vox guide to Robert Mueller’s Trump-Russia investigation
These are the Trump associates who’ve pleaded guilty in the Mueller probeThese are the Trump associates who’ve pleaded guilty in the Mueller probe
The Vox guide to Robert Mueller’s Trump-Russia investigation

The report is complete, but it’s possible more guilty pleas could come after further investigations.

By Alex Ward
Politics
Read Attorney General William Barr’s letter to Congress about the Mueller reportRead Attorney General William Barr’s letter to Congress about the Mueller report
Politics

It’s up to Barr what happens next.

By Alex Ward
China
The US plans to test missiles banned for decades. Some fear it could spark an arms race.The US plans to test missiles banned for decades. Some fear it could spark an arms race.
China

Others say it could fill a vital military gap for the US.

By Alex Ward
The Vox guide to Robert Mueller’s Trump-Russia investigation
10 legal experts on why Trump can’t pardon his way out of the Russia investigation10 legal experts on why Trump can’t pardon his way out of the Russia investigation
The Vox guide to Robert Mueller’s Trump-Russia investigation

Paul Manafort was convicted again. Here’s what you need to know about the president’s pardon power.

By Sean Illing