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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
World Politics
Mueller to Attorney General Barr: You “did not fully capture” my reportMueller to Attorney General Barr: You “did not fully capture” my report
World Politics

For the soft-spoken special counsel, that is quite the statement.

By Alex Ward
The Vox guide to Robert Mueller’s Trump-Russia investigation
Does the Mueller report exonerate Trump? I asked 12 legal experts.Does the Mueller report exonerate Trump? I asked 12 legal experts.
The Vox guide to Robert Mueller’s Trump-Russia investigation

“If this is what a complete and total exoneration looks like, I’d hate to see a damning report.”

By Sean Illing
World Politics
The Mueller report, explained in 500 wordsThe Mueller report, explained in 500 words
World Politics

Everything you wanted to know about the Mueller report, but detailed as briefly as possible.

By Alex Ward
Politics
Many conservatives are confident Trump will survive the Mueller report’s releaseMany conservatives are confident Trump will survive the Mueller report’s release
Politics

The Mueller report is just “more embarrassing but non-criminal Trump activity.”

By Jane Coaston
Politics
Robert Mueller’s report shows William Barr’s statements were incomplete at bestRobert Mueller’s report shows William Barr’s statements were incomplete at best
Politics

The attorney general clipped quotes and left out context.

By Laura McGann
The Vox guide to Robert Mueller’s Trump-Russia investigation
How to understand the redactions in the Mueller reportHow to understand the redactions in the Mueller report
The Vox guide to Robert Mueller’s Trump-Russia investigation

[Redacted].

By Alex Ward
Politics
Read: special counsel Robert Mueller’s Trump-Russia reportRead: special counsel Robert Mueller’s Trump-Russia report
Politics

Finally.

By Alex Ward
Politics
Trump’s lawyers got to see the Mueller report before Congress or the publicTrump’s lawyers got to see the Mueller report before Congress or the public
World Politics
Trump in 2016: “I love WikiLeaks!” Trump now: “I know nothing about WikiLeaks.”Trump in 2016: “I love WikiLeaks!” Trump now: “I know nothing about WikiLeaks.”
World Politics

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was arrested on Thursday morning.

By Alex Ward
Politics
Did the media botch the Russia story? A conversation with Matt Taibbi.Did the media botch the Russia story? A conversation with Matt Taibbi.
Politics

“In purely journalistic terms, this is an epic disaster.”

By Sean Illing
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
Trump Tower Moscow, and Michael Cohen’s lies about it, explained
The Vox guide to Robert Mueller’s Trump-Russia investigation

Everything you need to know about Trump’s efforts to do business in Russia.

By Alex Ward
Russia
Putin warns Trump: Don’t put new missiles in Europe — or elsePutin warns Trump: Don’t put new missiles in Europe — or else
Russia

Putin just drew a bright red line for the United States.

By Alex Ward
Politics
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein plans to resignDeputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein plans to resign
Politics

The announcement throws the future of Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation into question.

By Vox Staff
Politics
Ex-FBI official Andrew McCabe: DOJ discussed using 25th Amendment to remove TrumpEx-FBI official Andrew McCabe: DOJ discussed using 25th Amendment to remove Trump
Politics

McCabe is back with a vengeance.

By Alex Ward
World Politics
Fascism: a warning from Madeleine AlbrightFascism: a warning from Madeleine Albright
World Politics

The former secretary of state is sounding the alarm about rising fascism around the world — and in America.

By Sean Illing
Future Perfect
The US is withdrawing from a nuclear arms treaty with Russia. An arms race might be next.The US is withdrawing from a nuclear arms treaty with Russia. An arms race might be next.
Politics
The remarkably selective outrage on the right about Roger Stone’s arrestThe remarkably selective outrage on the right about Roger Stone’s arrest
Politics

“You shouldn’t only start caring about these things when some rich, white, powerful elite is subjected to its abuses.”

By Jane Coaston
Russia
Trump met Putin without staff or note takers present — againTrump met Putin without staff or note takers present — again
Russia

Trump reportedly keeps finding a way to meet the Russian leader privately.

By Alex Ward
Politics
Roger Stone: “I will not testify against the president”Roger Stone: “I will not testify against the president”
Politics

Stone’s comments during a wild press conference — and after an Infowars interview.

By Alex Ward
Politics
See the moment Roger Stone was arrested by the FBISee the moment Roger Stone was arrested by the FBI
Politics

“FBI. Open the door.”

By Alex Ward