Mar 22 Watch 6:57 How the Mueller report represents the beginning of ‘a new phase’ There are early indications that the Mueller report does not recommend any further indictments beyond those brought during the nearly two-year investigation. If true, does that mean President Trump is cleared of wrongdoing? Judy Woodruff talks to former federal prosecutor… Continue watching
Dec 19 What we learned — and still don’t know — from Senate reports on Russian election propaganda By Harry Zahn, Joshua Barajas The reports focus on the machinations of the Internet Research Agency, a well-funded organization within Russia’s propaganda wing that was indicted in February by special counsel Robert Mueller’s team for plotting to interfere with the 2016 U.S. presidential election. Continue reading
Nov 21 Watch 7:45 The long history of Russian disinformation targeting the U.S. From Pizzagate to George Soros conspiracies, “fake news” has become a noxious presence in public discourse, especially since the 2016 presidential election. A recent New York Times video series explores the long history of Russian disinformation and its origins in… Continue watching
Oct 22 Foreign countries are trying to interfere in the 2018 midterm elections. Here’s what you need to know By Michael Balsamo, Associated Press American intelligence officials have asserted that Russia, China, Iran and other countries are engaged in ongoing efforts to influence U.S. policy and voters in future elections. Continue reading