Jun 21 Who are the lawyers helping Robert Mueller in the Russia investigation? By Eric Tucker, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The team of lawyers investigating potential coordination between Russia and the Trump campaign is still growing, but its early composition reveals a breadth of experience in criminal law and in following the money. The team includes a former… Continue reading
Jun 21 Jeh Johnson says hacking didn’t alter ballot counts By Associated Press WASHINGTON — Former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson says cyberattacks orchestrated by the Russian government did not alter any ballots, ballot counts or the reporting of election results. But Johnson tells the House Intelligence committee that he doesn’t know whether… Continue reading
Jun 21 Intel officials detail how Russian cyberattacks sought to interfere with U.S. elections By Richard Lardner and Deb Riechmann, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Current and former government officials painted a sinister portrait Wednesday of Russian cyberattacks on the United States aimed at interfering in the U.S. presidential election last year. Moscow stockpiled stolen information and selectively disseminated it during the campaign… Continue reading
Jun 21 Jeh Johnson says he was unaware of FBI Russia probe By Associated Press Jeh Johnson, the former Homeland Security chief, says he wasn't aware that the FBI had opened a counterintelligence investigation into possible collusion between the Trump campaign and Russian officials. Continue reading
Jun 21 President Trump may reveal this week whether secret tapes exist By Jonathan Lemire and Jill Colvin, Associated Press President Donald Trump is expected to make an announcement in the coming days on whether any recordings exist of his private conversations with former FBI Director James Comey. Continue reading
Jun 21 WATCH LIVE: Senate holds hearing on how to stop Russian interference in future U.S. elections By Joshua Barajas Homeland Security and FBI officials will face questions from a Senate Intelligence Committee on what can be done to prevent further Russian interference. Continue reading
Jun 21 Otto Warmbier’s death looms over U.S.-China talks on North Korea By Matthew Pennington, Associated Press Otto Warmbier's death after returning from North Korean imprisonment is stoking outrage in Washington and threatening to overshadow high-level U.S.-Chinese talks Wednesday. Continue reading
Jun 21 5 important takeaways from Georgia’s record-breaking special election By Daniel Bush Republican Karen Handel won Georgia's special election, dealing Jon Ossoff and Democrats a major blow. Here are some takeaways from the most expensive House race ever. Continue reading
Jun 21 Analysis: Loss in Georgia underscores Democratic Party’s challenges By Erica Werner, Associated Press Tuesday night's outcome in a Georgia special House race was a triumph for the GOP, and the most recent illustration of the Democrats' problems, from a weak bench and recruiting problems to divisions about what the party stands for. Continue reading
Jun 21 Republican Handel wins 52 percent of the vote in Georgia race By Associated Press Handel's victory comes after Republican special congressional election wins in Montana, Kansas and South Carolina. Continue reading