Accused spy in U.S. facing borderline "torture," Russian embassy says
The Russian Embassy in Washington says U.S. officials are trying to "break" Maria Butina by humiliating her and placing her under "psychological pressure"
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Giuliani on Russia probe: "Truth isn't truth"
President Trump's lawyer expressed concern that special counsel Robert Mueller could set a perjury trap based on a different "version of the truth"
Top Republican opens up about Russia probe
"Nothing in this town stays classified or secret forever," Sen. Richard Burr says
Russia's cyberattack on U.S. democracy
Russian operatives launched a widespread cyberattack against state voting systems during the 2016 presidential election. Former officials say no votes were changed but an Election Day attack could have created chaos at the polls
The DHS "war room" on Election Day 2016
Former Department of Homeland Security official Neil Jenkins reflects on the agency's response to the Russian cyberattacks on election systems in 2016
New U.S. sanctions would be "economic war," Russian PM says
"We must absolutely respond to this war. By economic means, by political means and if necessary by other means," Dmitry Medvedev says
Russia slams "unacceptable" U.S. sanctions, warns of retaliation
Putin regime continues to deny any role in chemical weapon attack on ex-spy in U.K., day after being hit by new sanctions over it
U.S. to impose new sanctions on Russia
U.S. says Russia used a chemical weapon to try to assassinate Sergei Skripal in Britain, and will impose new sanctions
U.S. extends small olive branch to North Korea on humanitarian aid
The committee that monitors sanctions on North Korea for the U.N. Security Council approved new guidelines Monday to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid
Steven Seagal appointed special rep at Russian Foreign Ministry
Actor Steven Seagal was granted Russian citizenship in November 2016
Trump changes tune about 2016 Trump Tower meeting
President says reports that he's concerned about his son's meeting are "fake news," meeting was "totally legal" and he didn't know about it
Transcript: Rep. Adam Schiff on "Face the Nation"
"The president can't distinguish between any allegations of conspiracy against his campaign and the broader problem of Russia continued to interfere in our elections"
Transcript: Kellyanne Conway on "Face the Nation"
"That's why he said it really refers to those who aren't always telling the truth and who are giving emotion over information"
Russian helicopter crash in Siberia kills 18
Mi-8 helicopter collided with a load being carried by another helicopter that had taken off from the same pad in Vankor, above the Arctic Circle
U.S. warns Russia, China and others on enforcing North Korea sanctions
U.S. Secretary of State's comments came on the heels of a new UN report that found North Korea has not stopped its nuclear and missile programs
Intelligence heads convene at White House briefing
Director of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen said that "our democracy is in the crosshairs"
Experts tell Senate panel mis- and dis-information campaigns are growing more sophisticated
Social media disinformation campaigns increasingly originate in countries other than Russia now, experts told a Senate panel Wednesday
Facebook chief security officer departing company
Alex Stamos, who played a critical role in the social media giant's response to election meddling on its platform, will depart August 17
Measure to grant funds for election security fails in Senate
An amendment to set aside additional $250 million for states to upgrade their voting systems failed with 50 votes.
Russian reporters working on investigation with Putin foe killed in Africa
Journalists killed in Central African Republic were working on probe into Russian military contractors, mining projects
Russia's disinformation "toolkit" going global, experts say
This week on the "Intelligence Matters" podcast, two former top foreign policy aides discuss Russia's interference techniques with host Michael Morell, senior national security contributor for CBS News
Top Putin foe ramps up "Dossier" project to spill Russians' secrets
Once Russia's wealthiest man, Mikhail Khodorkovsky grapples to expose Putin cadre's corruption so "they can be put on trial"
Dem senator: Lawmakers targeted in "widespread" phishing attacks
"There has been one situation that we have turned over to authorities to look into, and we're hearing that this is widespread"
White House updates online transcript of Trump-Putin news conference
Earlier this week, MSNBC's Rachel Maddow accused the White House of editing the video and transcript to exclude a question about whether Putin wanted Trump to win
Putin "ready" to visit D.C., invites Trump to Russia
Russian leader alludes to criticism of Trump's Helsinki performance, says ready for next meeting, pending "appropriate conditions"
Iran has "increased efforts to target U.S. personnel," intel chief warns
Police fire tear gas, arrest dozens as France braces for more protests
ICE crackdown prompts some Texas Latinos to turn away from Trump
DOJ sues to block Alaska Senate certification if Sullivan loses
2 ex-FBI officials charged with lying about Hunter Biden's laptop
Ukraine says Starlink speed restored after long disruption
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DOJ demands that some California counties set aside alleged noncitizen ballots
