Ex-DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson defends Obama handling of Russian meddling

Former Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson defended the Obama administration's decision to delay publicly commenting on Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election on Wednesday. "We have to carefully consider whether declassifying the information compromises sources and methods," Johnson said under grilling in a hearing before the House Intelligence Committee, adding, "There was an ongoing election.

U.S. officials retrace Russia threat to 2016 elections

WASHINGTON >> U.S. officials sought Wednesday to underscore for lawmakers the threat Russia posed to the 2016 vote for the White House, outlining efforts to hack into election systems in 21 states and to fill the internet with misinformation during a divisive campaign season. Officials also revealed what appeared to be a breakdown in communications about how severe the threat appeared, and they reported tensions the Obama administration faced in trying to publicly warn of meddling in the face of a skeptical then-candidate Donald Trump.

Former Obama official to testify on Russia attempts to interfere with U.S. election

In this July 14, 2016, file photo, then-Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington. Johnson will face questions today about Russian meddling into the 2016 presidential election as the House intelligence committee presses ahead with its investigation.

Trump meets Ukrainian leader amid Russia investigation

President Donald Trump met with his Ukrainian counterpart Tuesday amid intensifying questions over whether his administration will step in to protect partners in the face of Russian aggression. The meeting with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko was originally described by the White House as a brief "drop-in."

Bossie: Mainstream media trying to ‘nullify an election for the first time’

Fox News has confirmed that the gunman who opened fire on Republican congressmen at an Alexandria, Va., baseball field on Wednesday had a list of at least six GOP lawmakers' names at the time of the... Fox News has confirmed that the gunman who opened fire on Republican congressmen at an Alexandria, Va., baseball field on Wednesday had a list of GOP lawmakers' names at the time of the shooting. Tucker Carlson debated a New Jersey Democratic operative who tweeted an insensitive message after the shooting of Rep. Steve Scalise .

Pet snake on the loose in New York City

'I took my daughter to the dentist, and they brought her back dead': Mother's anguish as her daughter, three, dies during routine dental procedure to remove two teeth Pastor, 52, vanishes in New Mexico while hunting for hidden treasure chest containing $1million of gold and jewels buried somewhere in the Rocky Mountains - a year after another man died looking for the same haul 'At least two dead' as holiday hotspot in Mali is stormed by gunmen who have 'taken hostages in resort popular with Western tourists' Caitlyn Jenner prompts outrage with ill-timed joke saying 'liberals can't even shoot straight' in wake of Republican baseball practice shooting More than 80 Great Danes are rescued from squalid $1.45 million New Hampshire mansion-'turned puppy farm' covered in feces and littered with rotting raw chicken Girl, 10, has arm severed and nearly loses her foot after being mauled by ... (more)

Laisa Ribeiro, Jasmine Tookes and Jocelyn Chew in Vegas

'I took my daughter to the dentist, and they brought her back dead': Mother's anguish as her daughter, three, dies during routine dental procedure to remove two teeth Pastor, 52, vanishes in New Mexico while hunting hidden treasure chest containing $1million of gold and jewels buried somewhere in the Rocky Mountains - a year after another man died looking for the same haul 'At least two dead' as holiday hotspot in Mali is stormed by gunmen who have 'taken hostages in resort popular with Western tourists' Girl, 10, has arm severed and nearly loses her foot after being mauled by 'vicious' pit bull that previously attacked a utilities worker More than 80 Great Danes are rescued from squalid $1.45 million New Hampshire mansion-'turned puppy farm' covered in feces and littered with rotting raw chicken North Korea accuses America of 'mugging' its diplomats of a package at JFK airport and says ... (more)

Latest Donald Trump Twitter tirade appears to confirm he’s under investigation

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Russia offers asylum to former U.S. FBI director Comey

Russian President Vladimir Putin offered asylum to the former director of the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation , James Comey. Putin said that Comey's release of records of his conversations with President Donald Trump equated to being an activist, like former U.S. intelligence contractor Edward Snowden, who lives in Russia under asylum.

Credulous Oliver Stone on Thug Putin: Why Would ‘Statesman’ Lie to Me?

It seems that, finally, liberal journalists are challenging the credulous, dictator-coddling filmmaking of lefty Oliver Stone. But maybe that's because the communist-friendly director avoided tough questions when talking to Vladimir Putin about the 2016 presidential election.

Russia probe: 5 people lawmakers want to hear from next

Congressional investigators have spent close to six months now, digging into possible ties between the campaign of President Donald Trump and the Russian government, and a handful of key figures have captured their attention. With the blockbuster testimony of the former FBI director behind them, here are the top five subjects under scrutiny from the Hill: Former national security adviser Michael Flynn is at the top of just about every investigators' list of possible witnesses.

Council worker sits on GRAVESTONE and smokes in Bristol

Estranged husband of NBC vice president 'chokes their seven-year-old daughter to death in her bed', two months after his wife filed for divorce and one day after he surrendered the family home Dramatic moment armed robber opens fire on police from bus in broad daylight in front of terrified civilians - just minutes before they shoot him dead FBI busts 33 alleged Russian mobsters who 'tried to set up illegal poker parlors in Brooklyn, did murder-for-hire, and illegally trafficked tens of thousands of pounds of CHOCOLATE' Trump told Comey 'I need loyalty, I EXPECT loyalty' in one-on-one dinner, fired FBI director reveals in bombshell sworn testimony - and says president asked him to PROVE he hadn't used Russian hookers Trump feels 'totally vindicated' by Comey testimony that reveals he DID get assurances he wasn't under investigation, says his lawyer 'Everybody hears what they want to ... (more)

Putin slams Hillary Clinton for comparing him to Hitler

Russian leader Vladimir Putin spoke in a series of interviews with the famed director before the election last year for an upcoming Showtime documentary The Russian leader revealed that he has taken tips from Fidel Castro in the past on how to avoid being assassinated Putin describes former NSA contractor Edward Snowden, who was granted asylum by Russia after fleeing the US, as a 'courageous man, more probably, even foolhardy' Speaking last year before the election, Putin said that the American people were going to elect 'the one who deserves it'. Vladimir Putin criticized Hillary Clinton for making 'extreme statements' against Russia during the election.

Putin Says ‘Nobody Would Survive’ U.S.-Russia ‘Hot War’

Russian President Vladimir Putin says in a documentary set to air on U.S. television that "nobody would survive" a war between the nuclear-armed countries. Putin made the comments to Hollywood director Oliver Stone during a series of interviews for the film, in which the Russian leader appears to be given ample room to vent long-held grievances against the United States.