Biden inches toward 2020 run
Former Vice President Joe Biden is tiptoeing toward a potential run in 2020, even broaching the possibility during a recent gathering of longtime foreign policy aides.
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Russian election plot touched even minor Trump supporters
In this July 21, 2016 file photo, Republican Presidential candidate Donald J. Trump speaks during the final day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. Rallies in Florida to support Republican Presidential candidate Trump requested by Russian adversaries are one small facet of the indictment issued Friday, Feb. 16, 2018, by special counsel Robert Mueller charging 13 Russians and three Russian companies with interfering in the 2016 election.
Colorado Republicans, Boulder County Democrats can pre-register for March 6 caucuses
Elizabeth Malo was among hundreds of people that hoped to get inside Boulder High School to caucus in November 2016.
AP Trump continues to deny Russian collusion even as his administration cites interference
Just hours after the Justice Department indicted 13 Russians in what it charged was a broad conspiracy to alter the 2016 election, President Donald Trump's national security adviser, Lt. General H.R. McMaster, accused Moscow of engaging in a campaign of "disinformation, subversion and espionage" that he said Washington would continue to expose.
AM Joy Panel: No, The Indictments Haven’t Cleared Trump
Joy Reid hosted an informative panel discussion about yesterday's Mueller indictments of a Russia misinformation campaign -- and why they don't actually clear Trump. . "What is fascinating here, it is not news to people who watch the show.
Mueller charges 13 Russians with meddling in 2016 race
In an extraordinary indictment, the U.S. special counsel has accused 13 Russians of an elaborate plot to disrupt the 2016 presidential election, charging them with running a huge but hidden social media trolling campaign aimed in part at helping Republican Donald Trump defeat Democrat Hillary Clinton. The federal indictment, brought Friday by special counsel Robert Mueller, represents the most detailed allegations to date of illegal Russian meddling during the campaign that sent Trump to the White House.
Cramer launches Senate campaign to unseat Heitkamp
Republican Congressman Kevin Cramer launched his campaign for U.S. Senate Friday at a rally in Bismarck, saying he had to jump in the race after his opponent celebrated voting against a 20-week abortion ban. The North Dakota lawmaker has served three consecutive terms in the House, but decided to give vulnerable Democrat Sen. Heidi Heitkamp, North Dakota's incumbent, a challenge.
Indictment: Social media firms got played by Russian agents
Friday's election-interference indictment brought by Robert Mueller, the U.S. special counsel, underscores how thoroughly social-media companies like Facebook and Twitter were played by Russian propagandists.
The GOP Tax-Cut Gambleby Matthew Continetti Republican Vern Buchanan…
He won reelection in 2016 by 20 points. He's a wealthy former car dealer who hasn't lacked campaign funds.
Where Mueller’s probe could go from here
Special Counsel Robert Mueller's indictment of 13 Russian individuals and three organizations for allegedly interfering in the 2016 U.S. presidential election sets the stage for the prosecution of Americans who may have helped the Russian effort, some legal experts said. Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein told reporters on Friday there was no allegation in the indictment that any American knew about the alleged scheme.
Russian agents indicted by U.S.
In this Monday, Sept. 20, 2010 file photo, businessman Yevgeny Prigozhin, right, smiles as he shows Russian President Vladimir Putin, center, around his factory which produces school means, outside St. Petersburg, Russia.
California man linked to probe by Mueller
A California man who pleaded guilty to identity theft as part of the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election was a self-described digital marketing strategist who once ran a web site that helped people get around security measures for online marketplaces such as Amazon and eBay. Richard Pinedo, 28, of Santa Paula, pleaded guilty this month to one count of identity fraud as part of the investigation, according to court documents made public Friday by special counsel Robert S. Mueller III.
The White House says Robert Mueller’s indictment proves Russia…
The White House says Robert Mueller's indictment proves Russia didn't affect the election outcome - here's why they may be wrong The Republican Party has claimed vindication from the charges against 13 Russian nationals alleged to have meddled in the 2016 presidential campaign. Donald Trump "is glad to see the Special Counsel's investigation further indicates-that there was no collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia and that the outcome of the election was not changed or affected," the White House said.
Russian operatives launched attack on US election in 2014
A year before Donald Trump announced his presidential candidacy, two Russian operatives landed in the United States to lay groundwork for an intelligence operation targeting the legitimacy of the 2016 election. What began as a Cold War-like attack by an old adversary would mix old-fashioned political agitation with 21st century social media tools that ultimately roiled the election and shook the America's political landscape.
The Latest: ‘Putin’s chef’ indicted in Russia probe
In this Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016 file photo, businessman Yevgeny Prigozhin gestures at the Konstantin palace outside St. Petersburg, Russia. One of those indicted in the Russia probe is a businessman with ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Mueller indictments: Feds charge 13 Russians with meddling in 2016 election
FBI Director Robert Mueller listens as he testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, June 13, 2013, as the House Judiciary Committee held an oversight hearing on the FBI. Mueller is nearing the end of his 12 years as head ... more > Special counsel Robert Mueller won indictments Friday charging 13 Russian nationals and several companies with interfering in the 2016 U.S. election in order to aid President Trump .
Thirteen Russians Charged With Meddling To Help Trump In Election;
Thirteen Russians and three Russian companies were charged Friday with an elaborate plot to interfere in the 2016 U.S. presidential election through social media propaganda aimed at helping Republican Donald Trump and harming the prospects of his Democratic opponent, Hillary Clinton, prosecutors announced Friday.
Karlie Kloss dons leather pants at JFK airport after NYFW
FBI director promises inquiry after admitting Bureau was warned SIX WEEKS AGO that Florida shooter wanted to kill people and was stockpiling guns but did not investigate or pass to Miami office BREAKING NEWS: Mueller grand jury throws down challenge to Putin as it sensationally indicts 13 Russians and infamous 'troll factory' for interfering with 2016 election by 'supporting' Trump and 'disparaging Hillary Clinton' EXCLUSIVE: Michael Jackson's half-sister reveals how dad Joe carried on his 25-year affair with her mother by pretending to be on business trips while secretly visiting his second family and spoiling her with gifts NBC labeled disrespectful after network bosses insisted on the incorrect pronunciation of 'Pyeongchang' during its Olympic coverage because it's 'cleaner' Republican congressional candidate and NRA member is blasted over incredible new campaign ad showing her firing ... (more)
13 Russians charged in plot to influence 2016 elections, targeted Ted …
Thirteen Russians and three Russian entities were charged Friday with an elaborate plot to interfere in the 2016 U.S. presidential election, federal prosecutors announced Friday. The indictment, brought by the office of special counsel Robert Mueller, alleges that Russians used bogus social media postings and advertisements fraudulently purchased in the name of Americans to sway political opinion during the race between Republican Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, his Democratic opponent.
Paris and Nicky Hilton pose up at Monse in New York
FBI director promises inquiry after admitting Bureau was warned SIX WEEKS AGO that Florida shooter wanted to kill people and was stockpiling guns but did not investigate or pass to Miami office BREAKING NEWS: Mueller grand jury throws down challenge to Putin as it sensationally indicts 13 Russians and infamous 'troll factory' for interfering with 2016 election by 'supporting' Trump and 'disparaging Hillary Clinton' EXCLUSIVE: Michael Jackson's half-sister reveals how dad Joe carried on his 25-year affair with her mother by pretending to be on business trips while secretly visiting his second family and spoiling her with gifts NBC labeled disrespectful after network bosses insisted on the incorrect pronunciation of 'Pyeongchang' during its Olympic coverage because it's 'cleaner' Republican congressional candidate and NRA member is blasted over incredible new campaign ad showing her firing ... (more)