Trump said he’s ‘very thankful’ to Putin for expelling U.S….

President Donald Trump on Thursday brushed off Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to expel hundreds of U.S. diplomatic employees from Russia, instead thanking Putin and insisting it would save the U.S. significant cash. In remarks to reporters at his golf course in central New Jersey, Trump dismissed Putin's move, saying he "greatly' appreciated Putin's help cutting down the payroll at the U.S. State Department.

Dana Milbank: The 144 million people who like Trump best

The fake news media is full of accounts about how President Trump's standing is slipping among his “base” - his most loyal supporters. There is absolutely no reason to think Trump's support has slipped in the slightest among those who like him best: the 144 million men, women and children of the Russian Federation.

Russia says US sanctions are a blow to ‘bilateral cooperation’

Following his first meeting with Secretary of State Rex Tillerson since Congress approved new sanctions against the Kremlin, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said his country is ready to work at resuming normal relations if the the US "pulls back from confrontation." "Naturally, such actions, including the illegal retention of our diplomatic property since December of last year, could not remain unanswered, and won't be in the future.

GOP senator: US-Russia relationship ‘not good right now’ because of Putin

Regulator takes step to change 'Volcker Rule' DOJ, DHS endorse cuts to legal immigration White House aide: Statue of liberty poem not the test for immigration policy MORE on Sunday said the U.S.-Russia relationship is at a low right now because of the actions of Russian President Vladimir Putin. "Russia remains an adversary to the United States.

Donald Trump won the election, and we don’t know whether he…

Donald Trump won the election, and we don't know whether he colluded - but he's not a legitimate president We know for sure Trump wants to shut down the Russia investigation, and that's more than enough to disgrace him Here's the biggest problem in discussing President Donald Trump's ongoing Russia scandal: Everyone has a bias, and there's no such thing as a neutral party. For many Democrats, there is the bias of wanting to retroactively vindicate Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign, despite her shocking loss in the November election.

President Trump is tasked with governing, but he keeps harping on these 7 things

President Trump during a speech last month before the Boy Scouts of America in West Virginia. For President Trump , who in recent weeks has used speeches before the Boy Scouts of America and police officers to deliver overtly political remarks at nonpolitical events, continues to be consumed by the same issues.

Why the Trump Administration cares so much about Venezuela

A woman cries during a rally where opposition supporters pay tribute to victims of violence in protests against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's government, in Caracas, Venezuela Here's a telling omen: Under orders from Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, the State Department is reportedly drafting a new mission statement for itself. According to Josh Rogin of the Washington Post , the drafts are nearly identical to the current mission statement, except that they remove any mention of building a "democratic world" as a U.S. foreign policy goal.

Putin goes fishing in Russia’s Siberia mountains

In this photo released by Kremlin press service on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017, Russian President Vladimir Putin holds a fish he caught during a mini-break in the Siberian Tyva region, a few days ago. . In this photo released by Kremlin press service on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017, Russian President Vladimir Putin rests after fishing during a mini-break in the Siberian Tyva region, a few days ago.

Trump signs – seriously flawed’ Russia sanctions bill

US President Donald Trump has signed what he called a "seriously flawed" bill imposing new sanctions on Russia, pressured by his Republican Party not to move on his own towards a warmer relationship with Moscow in light of Russian actions. The legislation is aimed at punishing Moscow for interfering in the 2016 US presidential election and for its military aggression in Ukraine and Syria, where the Kremlin has backed President Bashar Assad.

Pelosi says Trump may try to ‘wriggle out’ of Russia sanctions

House of Representatives Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi expressed concern on Wednesday about Republican President Donald Trump's statement on the Russia sanctions law, saying it raises concerns about whether he intends to follow it. "President Trump's signing statement raises serious questions about whether his administration intends to follow the law, or whether he will continue to enable and reward Vladimir Putin's aggression," she said.

A new website named after a Founding Father is tracking Russian propaganda in real time

Clint Watts, who spearheaded Hamilton 68, garnered national media attention after testifying before the Senate Intelligence Committee about Russia's ongoing cyber and propaganda war against the West. The project is an attempt to undermine Russia's disinformation campaign in the United States and the West more broadly.

Tillerson laments sour ties with Russia, but holds out hope

The top American diplomat put the onus on Russia to take steps to repair flagging relations with the United States, even as he conceded that congressional sanctions would pose a new obstacle. Holding out hope for warmer ties, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said he'd meet with his Russian counterpart within days.

Rohrabacher faces hostile crowd

Rep. Dana Rohrabacher, right, and Rep. Ted Lieu, second from left, were among the speakers at a Politicon panel titled "From Russia with Trump." Rep. Dana Rohrabacher on Sunday braved a crowd of politically engaged Southern Californians for a panel called " From Russia with Trump ."

Russia urges US to fix ties as it cuts US diplomatic staff

Russia urged the United States Monday to show "political will" to mend ties even as it ordered sweeping cuts of U.S. embassy personnel unseen since Cold War times. President Vladimir Putin's spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, said it will take time for the U.S. to recover from what he called "political schizophrenia," but added that Russia remains interested in constructive cooperation with the U.S. "We are interested in a steady development of our ties and are sorry to note that we are still far from that," he said.

U.S.-Russia ties at new low with expulsions of diplomats

With a sweeping cut in the number of U.S. diplomatic personnel in Russia, President Vladimir Putin has raised the stakes further in an escalating rift with the United States. The reductions, reminiscent of massive Cold War-era expulsions of diplomats, follow stiff, new sanctions against Russia approved by the U.S. Congress.

Putin lays down a number: U.S. must cut 755 Moscow diplomats

Russian President Vladimir Putin has demanded the United States cut its embassy and consulate staff in Russia by 755 people, underlining his displeasure with U.S. sanctions and heightening tensions between Washington and Moscow. Putin's announcement Sunday came three days after the U.S. Congress approved sanctions against Russia and just hours after U.S. Vice President Mike Pence landed in Estonia, which borders Russia, for talks with the country that holds the rotating European Union presidency.