Jul 17 After Trump-Putin summit, lawmakers weigh vote to support intel community By Associated Press Some lawmakers are talking about passing a resolution in support of U.S. intelligence agencies after President Donald Trump appeared to cast doubt on their findings that Russia interfered in the 2016 election. Continue reading
Jul 17 AP fact check: Trump isolated in view of Russia meddling By Calvin Woodward, Associated Press President Donald Trump said he sees no reason why Russia would have interfered in the 2016 election. On the same platform, Russian President Vladimir Putin offered a reason, even while denying Moscow ever meddled: He wanted Trump to win. Continue reading
Jul 16 U.S. arrests woman, accuses her of acting as Russian agent By Chad Day, Associated Press Court papers show that her activities revolved around American politics during the 2016 campaign and included efforts to use contacts with the National Rifle Association and American politicians to gather intelligence for Russia. Continue reading
Jul 16 Watch 5:59 Paul: Trump has ‘healthy dose of skepticism’ for U.S. intelligence on Russian interference As President Trump returns from a Helsinki summit with Vladimir Putin, Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., says the U.S. and Russia “won't have any progress if we don't have any conversations.” While acknowledging that it’s likely that Russia meddled in the… Continue watching
Jul 16 Watch 4:25 Menendez: Putin must be thinking his 2016 investment paid off Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., says President Trump acted more like “a supplicant than the leader of the free world” at a news conference with Vladimir Putin in Helsinki. Menendez joins Judy Woodruff to share his reaction to what might transpire… Continue watching
Jul 16 Watch 7:13 Susan Page and Stuart Rothenberg on Trump and Putin reactions Susan Page of USA Today and Stu Rothenberg of Inside Elections join Judy Woodruff to discuss the fallout from President Trump’s statements on Russia in Helsinki, especially from congressional Republicans. Continue watching
Jul 16 Analysis: After more than two decades covering Russia, I’ve never seen anything quite like today By Ryan Chilcote President Donald Trump said of today’s one-on-one meeting with Putin in Helsinki: “Our relationship has never been worse than it is now. However, that changed as of about four hours ago. I really believe that.”… Continue reading
Jul 16 The many different ways Trump has described Putin and Russian election interference By Erica R. Hendry Since running for president, Trump’s characterization of Putin and his relationship with him has shifted -- and shifted again. Continue reading
Jul 16 How lawmakers, intelligence experts are reacting to Trump’s comments about Russia By Joshua Barajas Here's a look at the initial reactions to Monday's summit in Helsinki, Finland, from both sides of the aisle. Continue reading
Jul 16 WATCH: Trump refuses to acknowledge that Russia meddled in U.S. elections By Yamiche Alcindor Trump resisted when asked Monday to condemn Russian meddling in the election. Instead, he complained about a Democratic National Committee computer server and emails belonging to Hillary Clinton, the Democrat he defeated to win the presidency. Continue reading