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Russia Archive

Archives for May 2019

Politics
Trump finally admits Russia helped get him electedTrump finally admits Russia helped get him elected
Politics

“I had nothing to do with Russia helping me to get elected,” the president tweeted.

By Alex Ward
Explainers
Robert Mueller didn’t change any minds. To conservatives, that’s beside the point.Robert Mueller didn’t change any minds. To conservatives, that’s beside the point.
Explainers

The impeachment question is back before Congress — and conservatives argue it’s time for Democrats to make a decision.

By Jane Coaston
Russia
Secret documents show Russian plot to stoke racial violence in AmericaSecret documents show Russian plot to stoke racial violence in America
Russia

It’s super messed up.

By Alex Ward
Politics
Rod Rosenstein’s replacement has officially been confirmed by the SenateRod Rosenstein’s replacement has officially been confirmed by the Senate
Politics

He’ll serve as William Barr’s second-in-command at DOJ.

By Li Zhou
Technology
Former US Attorney Preet Bharara says good journalism may have undermined the Mueller reportFormer US Attorney Preet Bharara says good journalism may have undermined the Mueller report
Podcast
Technology

“The ‘fake news’ that Donald Trump decried, I think there’s an argument that it sort of saved him.”

By Eric Johnson
Politics
Why Senate Republicans are fracturing over Donald Jr.’s testimonyWhy Senate Republicans are fracturing over Donald Jr.’s testimony
Politics

The latest Trump loyalty test pits Republicans against one of their own.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Trump and Putin talked about the Mueller report — but not Russian meddling in 2020Trump and Putin talked about the Mueller report — but not Russian meddling in 2020
Politics

It’s the latest example of Trump’s reluctance to acknowledge Russian interference.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Harris exposes how Barr reviewed little evidence before his obstruction decisionHarris exposes how Barr reviewed little evidence before his obstruction decision
Politics

She effectively called him out for not doing his homework.

By Li Zhou
Politics
William Barr’s pause on a question about 2020 and foreign adversaries is incredibly tellingWilliam Barr’s pause on a question about 2020 and foreign adversaries is incredibly telling
Politics

A stunning moment from the attorney general’s testimony reveals how much he’s trying to protect Trump.

By Li Zhou
Politics
AG Barr’s new defense on not charging Trump with obstruction: Mueller never decidedAG Barr’s new defense on not charging Trump with obstruction: Mueller never decided
Politics

Barr took responsibility for making a decision on obstruction of justice. Now he’s criticizing Mueller for not doing the same.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Attorney General William Barr’s misleading case for why Trump didn’t obstruct justiceAttorney General William Barr’s misleading case for why Trump didn’t obstruct justice
Politics

Barr says Trump tried to remove Mueller, not fire him. That’s bogus.

By Alex Ward