Russian interference in the 2016 United States elections

Beams of light are seen over American flags at the Pentagon, as part of a tribute marking the 19th anniversary of the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon, Sept. 9, 2020, in Washington, DC.

US intelligence dysfunction ‘rooted in the chaos of the presidency,’ says author of book on 9/11

September 11, 2020Conflict

Since the tragic events of Sept.11, 2001, national security analysts say intelligence agencies have improved on information sharing, but that Trump administration policies have discouraged reliance on their reports.

US elections require a ‘well-educated electorate about Russian tactics,’ says Sen. Warner

August 19, 2020Elections

‘More amusing than disgusting’: Why Trump is so popular in Nigeria

December 20, 2019Foreign policy

People stand in voting booth casting ballots

As 2020 US presidential election nears, voter systems are still vulnerable

November 8, 2019

This ex-MP wants to help untangle Giuliani’s business dealings in Ukraine

October 11, 2019

donald trump and hillary clinton at a debate

Russian Twitter propaganda predicted 2016 US election polls

July 3, 2019Elections

An analysis of social media troll activity during the 2016 election campaign shows that exposure to Russian propaganda may have helped change American minds in favor of Republican candidate Trump.

US President Donald Trump walks to board Air Force One as he travesl to Florida for Easter weekend, at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, April 18, 2019.

Mueller Report: Did Trump commit conspiracy? No. But collusion? Maybe.

April 19, 2019Politics

Mueller’s team focused on evidence of criminal conspiracy, not collusion. The report indicates “numerous links” between the Trump campaign and Russia that may still look like collusion to a layperson.

Timeline: Big moments in Mueller investigation of Russian meddling in 2016 US election

April 18, 2019Politics

A redacted version of Special Counsel Robert Muller’s report on Russia’s role in the 2016 US presidential election and whether President Donald Trump’s campaign conspired with Moscow is set to be released today. Here’s a timeline of important events during that investigation.

A photo of the document written by Attorney General Barr about the submission of the Special Counsel's report.

‘Secrecy is subjective’ when government censors redact documents

April 17, 2019Politics

With Robert Mueller’s report expected on Thursday, many are wondering what will or will not be redacted. Tom Blanton, director of the National Security Archives, explains what the redaction process is like and what censors might choose to hide from the public.

An evening cityscape of Moscow with towers in the background and a river and traffic-filled road in the foreground

Russia responds to Mueller report: Moscow wins, Putin is stronger than Trump and US is a ‘pain in the a – -‘

March 27, 2019Justice

Official Russian response to the Mueller findings has been scornful. Today, most Russian media outlets are holding up the Mueller story as just another example of American dysfunction.