Jul 31 Facebook finds 'sophisticated' efforts to disrupt U.S. elections By Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press The company said it removed 32 accounts from Facebook and Instagram because they were involved in “coordinated” political behavior and appeared to be fake. Continue reading
Jul 30 WATCH: Trump says U.S. will not lift sanctions against Moscow Trump said Monday at a news conference with Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte that the sanctions would not change despite the Russians' request. Continue reading
Jul 29 Watch 25:06 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode July 29, 2018 By PBS News Hour On this edition for Sunday, July 29, President Trump threatens to shut down the U.S. government, and a look at why scientific discoveries didn't spur more action on climate change in the 1980s. Also, can Italy meet the growing demand… Continue watching
Jul 29 White House restores question to Trump-Putin transcript By Darlene Superville, Associated Press The White House has updated its transcript of President Donald Trump's news conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin to include a key question an American journalist asked the Russian leader, which had been left out of the previous transcript. Continue reading
Jul 27 Watch 6:05 News Wrap: Trump and Putin make plans for round two In our news wrap Friday, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that he had invited President Trump to Moscow. The White House responded that the President is “open” to the meeting and looks forward to hosting Putin in Washington next year. Continue watching
Jul 27 Trump denies knowing about Trump Tower meeting in advance By Jill Colvin, Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press President Donald Trump denied Friday that he knew in advance about a Trump Tower meeting in June 2016 between a Russian lawyer, his eldest son and other campaign aides that had been convened to hear dirt on his Democratic rival,… Continue reading
Jul 26 Sen. McCaskill says Russian hackers tried unsuccessfully to attack her computer network By Associated Press She calls the attack "outrageous" and says Russian President Vladimir Putin "is a thug and a bully."… Continue reading
Jul 25 Watch 5:15 Merkley: We need a tough president, not weak repetition of Russian talking points Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told senators that the Trump administration has been tougher on Russia than its predecessor, and that the president has the prerogative to have private conversations with his Cabinet and with other leaders. Sen. Jeff Merkley,… Continue watching
Jul 25 Russian hackers used phishing tools in 2017 attack on grid By Colleen Long, Associated Press Russian hackers who penetrated hundreds of U.S. utilities, manufacturing plants and other facilities last year gained access by using the most conventional of phishing tools, tricking staffers into entering passwords. Continue reading
Jul 24 Trump says without evidence that Russia will be 'pushing very hard' to help Democrats win in 2018 By Mary Clare Jalonick, Christina A. Cassidy, Associated Press Trump has offered mixed messages on Russian interference in U.S. elections — at times even calling it a "hoax."… Continue reading