Russia extends detention of former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan
Whelan, who also holds British, Irish and Canadian citizenship, was arrested in a hotel room in central Moscow last December.
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Putin says Trump was impeached for "an absolutely far-fetched reason"
Russian leader also says global warming could simply be down to "processes in the universe" during yearly, wide-ranging marathon news conference.
Senate advances bill to punish Russia for election interference
President Trump is expected to be impeached in part because he requested help from Ukraine that could benefit his reelection.
Russian spy ship displaying "unsafe" behavior off U.S. coast
Other ships in the area reported the spy ship was "not energizing running lights while in reduced visibility conditions, not responding to hails by commercial vessels attempting to coordinate safe passage and other erratic movements."
Russia dismisses report of spy base in French Alps as "disinformation"
French newspaper said members of a Russian military spy agency accused of trying to poison a defector in Britain used the alleged mountain base.
China and Russia propose lifting some U.N. sanctions on N. Korea
The U.S., however, says "now is not the time for the U.N. Security Council to consider offering premature sanctions relief" to Pyongyang.
Comey concedes "real sloppiness" by FBI in Carter Page probe
The former FBI director admitted the bureau acted with "real sloppiness" in its applications to wiretap former Trump campaign aid Carter Page.
Russian trans woman faces risky term in men's prison for erotic cartoons
Michelle, convicted on child pornography charges for posting nude cartoon images, has been on hormone therapy for years, but she's still legally male.
White House budget office justifies freeze on aid to Ukraine
In a new letter, the Office of Management and Budget is further defending its withholding of security assistance to Ukraine, which is now at the center of the House's impeachment investigation into President Trump.
Feds want Giuliani associate's bail revoked
Prosecutors described him as an "extreme flight risk" and said "that risk of flight is only compounded by his continued and troubling misrepresentations."
Horowitz defends Trump-Russia report but "deeply concerned" about FBI failures
The Justice Department's inspector general testified on Capitol Hill on Wednesday about his report, which concluded that the FBI's investigation had problems but no political bias.
Transcript: Adam Smith on "Intelligence Matters"
This week, on the "Intelligence Matters" podcast, Smith talks with Morell about the work of overseeing the U.S. military and also the late-stage negotiations over the annual Defense Department spending bill.
How to watch the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing with DOJ IG
Inspector General Michael Horowitz released his report on the origins of the Russia investigation Monday.
Bill Barr blasts FBI for "inexplicable behavior" in Russia probe
The attorney general told NBC News in an interview he believes there were "gross abuses" and "inexplicable behavior" on the part of the FBI in its investigation of ties between Russia and the Trump campaign.
U.S. military aid a matter of survival in Ukraine
Ukraine's been fighting a war against Russian-backed separatists since 2014.
Trump claims he discussed election meddling with Russia's Lavrov
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo also met with Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov in Washington Tuesday, saying election meddling won't be tolerated.
DOJ watchdog releases report on origins of Russia investigation
The Justice Department's inspector general has issued his report on whether the FBI was justified in launching a probe of the Trump campaign.
Putin sits down for talks with Ukraine leader for first time
Both of the leaders are sitting down in Paris on Monday along with the leaders of France and Germany.
Russia hit with 4-year Olympics ban for falsified doping data
World Anti-Doping Agency's ruling means Russia will miss next year's Tokyo Olympics and the 2022 Beijing Winter Games.
White House "working" on official visit between Trump, Russia's Lavrov
"I think there's a possibility that'll happen. We're working on it," O'Brien told CBS News' Margaret Brennan
Dozens of hungry polar bears causing problems for a Russian village
Environmentalists says unusually warm weather has kept the "thin" bears from their usual hunting grounds, so they've come inland.
Russian cargo ship launches to follow SpaceX Dragon to Space Station
The Russian freighter is expected to arrive at the space station early Monday, one day after a SpaceX Dragon cargo ship arrives.
Feds take action against Russian hacking group
The Treasury and Justice Departments announced they're taking action against Evil Corp, a Russian hacking group that used malware to steal more than $100 million.
Putin signs new law that could help him silence even more voices
The vaguely-worded law enabling Russia to designate individual journalists and bloggers "foreign agents" sailed through the legislature after massive anti-government protests.
Frozen 18,000-year-old puppy discovered in Russian permafrost
Discovered last year in a lump of frozen mud near the city of Yakutsk, the puppy is unusually well-preserved.
Trump praises Ramaswamy ad as some GOP critics speak out
Zelenskyy accuses Russia of using cluster warheads in deadly strikes
Feds charge powerful Virginia Democrat in alleged drug scheme
DOJ investigating Corey Lewandowski over DHS role, sources say
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