Russia

Businessman Paints Terrifying And Complex Picture Of Putin's Russia

3:16pm July 28, 2017

by Miles Parks

Allegations of murder, blackmail and hundreds of millions of dollars worth of corruption. William Browder's story has it all — and he shared it Thursday with a Senate panel investigating Russia.

Russia has given the U.S. a deadline to stop using a property in Serebryany Bor, in part of its response to Congress approving a new sanctions bill.

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Russia Retaliates For Sanctions Approval, Hitting At U.S. Diplomatic Corps

11:59am July 28, 2017

by Bill Chappell

The Russian Foreign Ministry says the U.S. must downsize its diplomatic staff in Russia; it's also blocking the U.S. Embassy from using two properties.

President Trump sits in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on Tuesday.

Russia Sanctions Headed To Trump's Desk. Will He Sign?

7:05pm July 27, 2017

by Scott Neuman

The Senate voted overwhelmingly Thursday to impose new sanctions on Russia, North Korea and Iran — over threats from the White House to veto the measure.

Russian President Vladimir Putin answers questions at a joint news conference with Finnish President Sauli Niinisto in Savonlinna, Finland, on Thursday.

Putin Derides 'Illegal' Sanctions Bill — But Says He's Waiting On Final Version

2:01pm July 27, 2017

by Colin Dwyer

At a news conference in Finland, the Russian president called the bipartisan bill "extremely cynical." But he said Russia will wait to see its final version before forming a "definitive view on it."

Donald Trump as a candidate on stage with former House Speaker Newt Gingrich.

FACT CHECK: Newt Gingrich's Scathing Critique Of Trump's Justice Department

9:50am July 27, 2017

by Domenico Montanaro

Newt Gingrich met with President Trump Tuesday, then went on NPR the next day and blasted the Justice Department.

Politics & Government

House Votes To Impose New Russia Sanctions — And Also Tie Trump's Hands

8:09pm July 25, 2017

by Miles Parks

The legislation puts new economic restrictions on Russia, North Korea and Iran — and constrains President Trump from easing Russian sanctions on his own.

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Paul Manafort, President Trump's former campaign manager, has extensive ties to a pro-Russia political party in Ukraine, making him a person of high interest to congressional committees investigating Russia's role in the 2016 election.

Politics & Government

Manafort Meets With Senate Intel While Under A Separate Senate Subpoena

1:27pm July 25, 2017

by Miles Parks

President Trump's former campaign chairman is being sought by two congressional committees over what he knows about a meeting with Russian advocates.

House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy says the sanctions will show those who work against America's interests that their "actions have consequences."

House And Senate Reach Deal On Sanctions For Russia, Iran And North Korea

5:45pm July 22, 2017

by Bill Chappell

The sanctions would punish three countries; the bill also aims to prevent President Trump from relaxing sanctions without lawmakers' consent. A House vote is expected on Tuesday.

Russian President Vladimir Putin leads a Cabinet meeting at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow on Wednesday.

In Putin's Russia, An 'Adhocracy' Marked By Ambiguity And Plausible Deniability

5:02pm July 21, 2017

by Lucian Kim

Donald Trump Jr. found his meeting with Natalia Veselnitskaya a waste of time, but her approach fits into a larger pattern of freelance political activity that has come to characterize Putin's Russia.

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Donald Trump Jr. is interviewed on the Fox News Channel earlier this month, where he discussed his meeting last year with a Russian lawyer.

Trump Jr., Manafort To Testify On Russia Ties Before Senate Judiciary Committee

8:15pm July 19, 2017

by Scott Neuman

The president's eldest son and his former campaign chairman will appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee next Wednesday, where they will be questioned about foreign influence in U.S. elections.