Russian interference in US polls: Former Trump aide pleads guilty to conspiracy, lying

Rick Gates could earn a shortened prison term for admitting his guilt and cooperating with the federal inquiry.

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· Feb 24, 2018 · 12:09 pm

United States: Donald Trump Jr was in touch with WikiLeaks shortly before 2016 election

The US president’s son had submitted the correspondence to investigators conducting an inquiry into Russia’s alleged role during the 2016 election.

Scroll Staff

· Nov 14, 2017 · 05:15 pm

Facebook will share details on Russia-linked 2016 political ads with US Congress

The social media company had initially refused to provide information on the 3,000 advertisements with the Congress.

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· Sep 22, 2017 · 01:46 pm

US elections: Facebook says a firm likely in Russia spent $100,000 on ads with divisive messages

The social media giant said 3,000 ads and 470 ‘inauthentic’ accounts and pages spread polarising views on topics including immigration, race and gay rights.

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· Sep 07, 2017 · 06:35 pm

I never thought this would be a big deal, says Russian lobbyist about meeting Donald Trump Jr

Rinat Akhmetshin said he attended the meeting where the president’s son was promised Kremlin-linked material about Hillary Clinton.

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· Jul 14, 2017 · 09:43 pm

Donald Trump blames Barack Obama of inaction over Russia’s alleged meddling in 2016 election

His comments came after a June 23 Washington Post article revealed that Obama had been aware of President Vladimir Putin’s ‘direct involvement’ in the matter.

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· Jun 25, 2017 · 09:40 am

Donald Trump is not under investigation, says his lawyer, though the president had claimed otherwise

Jay Sekulow said Trump had merely been reacting to news report when he said he was being probed for obstruction of justice in the Russia scandal.

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· Jun 19, 2017 · 10:32 am

Donald Trump admits he is being investigated in US election probe, criticises special counsel

Counsel Robert S Mueller III has sought interviews with intelligence officials for an investigation into the president’s alleged obstruction of justice.

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· Jun 16, 2017 · 11:08 pm

Teens report onslaught of bullying during divisive US presidential election

In a survey of 50,000 teens, some 70% reported abusive behaviour across months of a notably angry presidential campaign.

A C Thompson, ProPublica

· Jan 26, 2017 · 09:30 pm

Trump promised to resign from his companies – but there’s no record he’s done so

To transfer control of his companies, the president has to submit filings in Florida, Delaware and New York. But there's no available record of the paperwork.

Al Shaw, ProPublica

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Derek Kravitz, ProPublica

· Jan 21, 2017 · 07:30 pm

Trump trolls, Pirate Parties and the Italian Five Star Movement: The internet meets politics

In the aftermath of Trump’s victory, commentators accused Facebook of being indirectly responsible for his election.

Simone Natale and Andrea Ballatore, The Conversation

· Dec 13, 2016 · 11:30 pm

From wars to Partition and 9/11: A writer reacts to Trump's win in words, news clippings and photos

Amitava Kumar looks back at crucial (and often painful) moments in history and how this matches up.

Amitava Kumar

· Dec 10, 2016 · 08:30 am