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Tag Archives: Russian Interference in 2016 US Elections and Ties to Trump Associates
I Read the Mueller, Ukraine and Jan. 6 Reports as Though They Were One Long Book
The three reports appear to be in conversation with one another, ever more detailed drafts of a most unorthodox historical record.
The Durham Fiasco Is a Warning of What’s to Come
A perfect demonstration of how the right’s scandalmongering works.
Bill Barr’s Image Rehab Is Kaput
The Durham investigation was a failed attempt by Mr. Barr to rewrite the sour truths of Donald Trump’s history.
How a Russian Oligarch May Have Recruited the F.B.I. Agent Who Investigated Him
The bureau tried to court Oleg Deripaska, a Russian aluminum magnate, as an informant. Instead, one of its own top agents may have ended up working for him.
Barr Pressed Durham to Find Flaws in the Trump Russia Investigation
The review by John Durham at one point veered into a criminal investigation related to Donald Trump himself, even as it failed to find wrongdoing in the origins of the Russia inquiry.
The Untold Story of ‘Russiagate’ and the Road to War in Ukraine
Russia’s meddling in Trump-era politics was more directly connected to the current war than previously understood.
Judge Narrows Trial of Analyst Who Gathered Steele Dossier Claims About Trump
Matters deemed tangential to the charges of making false statements, including a notorious and uncorroborated rumor of a sex tape, will be excluded from the case.
Possibility of Obstruction Looms Over Trump, Affidavit Suggests
Unredacted portions of the affidavit point to a crime that has been overshadowed amid disputes over classified information.
Memo Details Barr’s Justifications Not to Prosecute Trump
An unredacted document released by court order showed how in 2019, Justice Department lawyers argued against pursuing obstruction charges against President Donald J. Trump.
With Trump, Merrick Garland Can’t Afford to Miss
After the Russiagate experience, there’s no room for bumbling or overreaching.
The Absurd Argument Against Making Trump Obey the Law
Don’t give the former president’s fans an insurrectionist veto.
Russia and America Are Parting Ways
The post-totalitarian dream of a peaceful, friendly future is over.
Sussmann Acquittal Raises Question: What Is Durham Actually Trying to Do?
Supporters of the Trump-era prosecutor are lauding his work as a success in unearthing politically charged information, even though his first case to go to trial ended in failure.
Michael Sussmann Is Acquitted in Case Brought by Trump-Era Prosecutor
The Democratic-linked lawyer was accused of lying about his clients to the F.B.I. when he passed on a tip about possible connections between Donald J. Trump and Russia.
Prosecutors and Defense Duel in Closing Arguments of Sussmann Trial
A verdict is expected as early as Tuesday in the case brought by a Trump-era special counsel against a lawyer with ties to Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign.
As Marine Le Pen Moves Closer to French Presidency, Putin Ties Persist
As elections approach Sunday, the far-right candidate is linked to the Russian president by a web of financial ties and a history of support that has hardly dimmed despite the war in Ukraine.
Trump and Ukraine: Former Advisers Revisit What Happened
Amid the current crisis, Fiona Hill and other former advisers are connecting President Trump’s pressure campaign on Ukraine to Jan. 6. And they’re ready to talk.
More Evidence Bolsters Durham’s Case Against Democratic-Linked Lawyer
Separately, defense lawyers asked a judge to block the Trump-era special counsel from making the Steele dossier a focus of next month’s trial.
Democrats Agree to Pay $113,000 Over Campaign Spending Inquiry
Hillary Clinton’s campaign and the Democratic Party described payments to a law firm that commissioned scrutiny of Trump-Russia ties — leading to the Steele dossier — as legal services, not opposition research.
Russia and Far-Right Americans Find Common Ground With Ukraine War
Some conservatives have echoed the Kremlin’s misleading claims about the war and vice versa, giving each other’s assertions a sheen of credibility.
Republicans Once Silent on Russia Ratchet Up Attacks on Biden
Even as they praise the bipartisan congressional response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Republicans are increasingly eager to blame President Biden for the devastation.
William P. Barr’s Good Donald Trump and Bad Donald Trump
William P. Barr’s memoir, “One Damn Thing After Another,” recounts his life and, in particular, his time as Donald Trump’s attorney general.
Barr Rebukes Trump as ‘Off the Rails’ in New Memoir
William P. Barr’s memoir of his time as attorney general under George H.W. Bush and then again under Donald J. Trump defends his more recent leadership of the Justice Department.
Durham Distances Himself From Furor in Right-Wing Media Over Filing
The special counsel implicitly acknowledged that White House internet data he discussed, which conservative outlets have portrayed as proof of spying on the Trump White House, came from the Obama era.
Court Filing Started a Furor in Right-Wing Outlets, but Their Narrative Is Off Track
The latest alarmist claims about spying on Trump appeared to be flawed, but the explanation is byzantine — underlining the challenge for journalists in deciding what merits coverage.
Evidence Muddles Durham’s Case on Sussmann’s F.B.I. Meeting
One disclosure dovetails with the special counsel John Durham’s indictment against Michael Sussmann, while several others clash with it.
Defendant in Case Brought by Durham Says New Evidence Undercuts Charge
Lawyers for Michael Sussmann, accused by the Trump-era special counsel of lying to the F.B.I., asked for a quick trial after receiving what they said was helpful material from prosecutors.
Discredited Steele Dossier Doesn’t Undercut Russia Inquiry
Donald J. Trump and his backers say revelations about the Steele dossier show the Russia investigation was a “hoax.” That is not what the facts indicate.
What the Steele Dossier Reveals About the FBI
Donald Trump was right to fire James Comey.
The Steele Dossier Indicted the Media
Many journalists were too eager to prove what they thought they already knew about Trump.
F.B.I. Raids Homes Linked to Russian Oligarch
Agents investigating whether Oleg Deripaska violated U.S. sanctions searched homes he has used in New York and Washington, D.C.
Book Review: ‘Midnight in Washington,’ by Adam Schiff
Schiff’s “Midnight in Washington” is that rare memoir by a politician that actually has something to say.
F.B.I. Official Fired Under Trump Wins Back His Pension
Andrew G. McCabe, the former F.B.I. deputy director, will receive his pension and other benefits after settling his lawsuit with the Justice Department.
In a Memoir, the Impeachment Witness Fiona Hill Recounts Her Journey From ‘Blighted World’ to White House
“There Is Nothing for You Here” recounts the story of Hill’s coal-mining family and her unlikely path to serving in the administrations of three American presidents.
Trump Server’s Connections to Alfa Bank Produces Fresh Conflict
A recent indictment suggested that researchers who found strange internet links between a Russian bank and the Trump Organization did not really believe their own work. They are pushing back.
Trump-Era Special Counsel Secures Indictment of Lawyer
The defendant, Michael Sussmann, is accused of lying to the F.B.I. in a meeting about Trump and Russia. He denies wrongdoing.
Durham Is Said to Seek Indictment of Lawyer at Firm With Democratic Ties
The lawyer, Michael Sussmann, is accused of lying to the F.B.I. in a 2016 meeting about Trump and Russia. He denies wrongdoing.
Mueller Scrutinized an Unidentified Member of News Media in Russia Inquiry
The scrutiny was one of several new disclosures the Justice Department made about investigative actions involving the news media during the Trump years.
Scottish Group Seeks Source of Trump’s Funds for Golf Courses
The Trump Company invested hundreds of millions in the properties during a time when the former president was reporting heavy losses on his income tax returns.
A Foreign Agent in Trump’s Inner Circle?
Even amid a glut of scandals, Tom Barrack’s arrest is a big deal.
With Putin, Biden Tries to Forge a Bond of Self-Interest, Not Souls
Theirs seems likely to be a strained and frustrating association, one where the two leaders may maintain a veneer of civil discourse even as they joust on the international stage.
F.E.C. Dismisses Case Against Democrats Over Outreach to Ukraine
The Federal Election Commission voted 4 to 2 not to pursue accusations that Democrats in 2016 sought help from Ukraine to damage Donald J. Trump’s campaign.
Where Biden’s Justice Department Isn’t Breaking From Trump
Democratic gripes are increasing, as some critics worry that the department is rubber-stamping Trump-era policies.
Reality Winner, Who Leaked Government Secrets, Is Released From Prison
Out on good behavior, the former National Security Agency contractor was sent to a halfway house.
Apple Says It Turned Over Data on Trump in 2018
The company notified Donald F. McGahn II last month that it had been subpoenaed for his account information three years ago.
Hunting Leaks, Trump Officials Focused on Democrats in Congress
The Justice Department seized records from Apple for metadata of House Intelligence Committee members, their aides and family members.
McGahn Affirmed That Trump Tried to Oust Mueller
The former White House counsel testified behind closed doors last week about the former president’s attempts to interfere with the Russia investigation.
U.S. Put Gag Order on Times Executives Amid Fight Over Email Logs
The push began in the Trump administration and continued under President Biden, and the Justice Department obtained a gag order to keep it from public view.
McGahn Breaks Little New Ground in Closed-Door Testimony
A transcript of the former White House counsel’s appearance, which ended a two-year dispute between the Justice Department and Congress over a subpoena, will be made public next week.