Rappler's latest stories on Russia election interference
Trump aide Hicks declines to answer Russia hearing questions
The White House's 29-year-old communications director stuck to answering pre-approved questions, House Intelligence Committee members say
U.S. Democrats release counter-memo over Russia probe
The Democrats' document is the latest salvo in a partisan fight over the Russia investigation
Russia succeeding in sowing U.S. discord – Trump
'They are laughing their asses off in Moscow. Get smart America!' Donald Trump says in an early morning tweet
Trump turns on FBI over school shooting after criticism from survivors
US authorities have come under mounting scrutiny for failing to act on a series of warning signs
Trump lawyers want him to refuse Russia interview – report
However, Trump himself has repeatedly stated that he would like to speak with Robert Mueller about the ongoing investigation examining his 2016 campaign's possible collusion with Russia over election interference
Russia election probe circles back to Trump Tower meeting – NYT
Robert Mueller is zeroing in on the initial response given by the US president's son over a controversial meeting with a Russian lawyer
FBI challenges White House over explosive Russia case memo
(UPDATED) The release of the memo could sour relations between the president and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, which Trump has repeatedly attacked as biased against him
CIA chief: Russians will meddle in coming U.S. election
The 2018 midterm elections will involve all of the 435 members of the House of Representatives and 33 senators
Trump willing to be questioned 'under oath' in Russia probe
(UPDATED) Trump confirms that his lawyers are in discussion with Robert Mueller, who is leading the investigation into collusion between the US president's election campaign and Russia in the 2016 election
Sessions questioned in Russia probe as FBI accused of bias
A report said the president himself could face an interview request within weeks in the probe into allegations of Russian election meddling
Bannon says under White House orders not to answer House committee
It is the first time Bannon has testified in the probe of whether campaign associates of the president colluded with Russia in its bid to influence the 2016 US elections
Trump slams Bannon, says ex-aide has 'lost his mind'
Donald Trump: 'Steve Bannon has nothing to do with me or my presidency. When he was fired, he not only lost his job, he lost his mind.'
Ex-Trump aide Manafort sues Mueller, Justice Department
Manafort charges that the Justice Department and Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein gave Robert Mueller excessively broad authority in his investigation of possible collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia in the 2016 election
Trump says he won't fire Mueller
Republicans have sought to cast doubt on its impartiality and pressed for a new independent prosecutor to investigate anti-Trump bias
FBI agents on Russia probe called Trump 'idiot" – reports
Special counsel Robert Mueller removed Peter Strzok from his Russia election meddling probe this summer after becoming aware of the emails
Methodically, prosecutor Mueller edges toward White House
Special Counsel Robert Mueller's end-game – who precisely is in his sights and for what – remains unclear
Trump denies asking FBI to drop Flynn probe
(UPDATED) United States President Donald Trump still insists he and his campaign did not collude with Moscow during the 2016 elections
Trump shrugs off Flynn guilty plea in Russia probe
As the Russia probe overshadows his big legislative win, the Senate's passing of landmark tax cuts, Trump again insists he and his campaign did not collude with Russia
Sessions vows quick decision on possible Clinton prosecutor
Attorney General Jeff Sessions' comments indicate that Republicans are seeking to mount a counter-offensive to the probe into Russian election meddling – and whether or not Trump's campaign colluded with Moscow to sway the 2016 contest
Mueller just getting started with Russia probe – analysts
The former FBI chief sends a resounding message of much more to come when he unveiled money laundering charges against Paul Manafort and Rick Gates, and a plea deal with campaign foreign policy advisor George Papadopoulos
126 million U.S. users affected by Facebook content from Russian sources – reports
(UPDATED) Facebook, Google and Twitter are expected to share their findings regarding their own investigations into possible connections between Russian entities and posts, ads, and even videos shared on YouTube
Ex-Trump aides charged as Russia probe accelerates
(UPDATED) The charges signal a dramatic new phase in special investigator Robert Mueller's investigation, one that holds grave peril for the Trump presidency
Trump campaign aide met Russians on Clinton 'dirt'
A Trump campaign advisor admits he met with Russians in England as early as March 2016 to discuss meetings between the two sides and was promised "dirt" on Hillary Clinton
First charges, plea deal emerge in Trump Russia probe
(5th UPDATE) Paul Manafort and business partner Rick Gates were charged with allegedly hiding millions of dollars they earned working for former Ukrainian politician Viktor Yanukovych and his pro-Moscow political party
Speculation rife in U.S. as first arrest in Russia probe looms
There is no indication of who might be charged or what crimes might be alleged in the ongoing inquiry led by former FBI chief Robert Mueller
Social media and democracy: Optimism fades as fears rise
Fears grow over how social media may have been manipulated to disrupt the US election, and over how authoritarian governments are using the networks to clamp down on dissent
Google, Facebook, Twitter asked to testify in Russia probe
The 3 internet and online social media giants are expected to appear on November 1 in an open hearing on the rising evidence that they were covertly manipulated in a campaign to help Donald Trump win the presidency
Special prosecutor ups pressure on Trump with broad data requests – reports
The New York Times and Washington Post report that Robert Mueller recently asked the White House for records and communications covering 13 specific areas, particularly key actions by Trump since he became president in January
Russian vote meddling led to 'serious mistrust', says Tillerson
After meeting Sergei Lavrov in Manila Rex Tillerson said he had also warned him Washington was deciding on a response to the Kremlin s decision to order a cut in the size of the US mission in Moscow
Trump grudgingly signs Russia sanctions into law
UPDATED Trump bows to domestic pressure and puts efforts to improve ties with the Kremlin in peril
Trump dictated son's statement on Russia talks – report
The Post said the president dictated the statement to his son while on a flight home from the G20 summit in Germany
Trump renews attacks on own attorney general
UPDATED Trump has expressed increasing anger with Attorney General Jeff Sessions as his Justice Department s investigations into possible Trump Russia collusion quickens
Kushner denies collusion, insists 'all actions were proper'
UPDATED Jared Kushner: Let me be very clear – I did not collude with Russia nor do I know of anyone else in the campaign who did so
Trump lashes out as presidency hits 6-month mark
Trump s expansive remarks to The New York Times painted a picture of a president preoccupied by allegations against him
Trump says regrets hiring Sessions as attorney general
UPDATED The president also criticized Attorney General Jeff Sessions recent testimony before a Senate panel which is investigating possible collusion between Moscow and the Trump campaign
Trump son to testify before U.S. Senate panel
It put Trump s son and son in law at the center of a burgeoning scandal involving multiple US investigations into whether Trump associates colluded with Moscow in its efforts to tilt the 2016 election
Trump back on offensive after brief respite in Paris
The concerted pushback comes as a Washington Post ABC News poll near the 6 month point in Trump s administration shows him facing significantly declining approval ratings
Trump says Putin would have preferred Clinton win
In an interview with Pat Robertson of the Christian Broadcasting Network the billionaire president claims his Russian counterpart would have preferred a win by the Democrat Clinton in 2016
Trump probed for possible obstruction of justice – report
The shift toward investigating the US president in connection with the alleged Russian meddling in the 2016 election began days after Trump fired James Comey as FBI director on May 9 the Washington Post reports
Sessions: Russia collusion claims a 'detestable lie'
UPDATED Sessions fiercely denounces allegations that he acted improperly during a series of meetings with Russian officials – or that he knew of any attempt at collusion by a member of the Trump campaign team
Trump's attorney general Jeff Sessions to face Russia questions
It comes as political intrigue pulses through the US capital following explosive testimony by former FBI chief James Comey before the same panel last week and as Trump has expressed frustrations with Sessions
Trump considering 'terminating' Russia probe leader
Newsmax Media CEO Christopher Ruddy makes the comments on the eve of testimony at the Senate Intelligence Committee by US Attorney General Jeff Sessions over the Trump Russia probe
An increasingly isolated Trump joins the battle of his life
Less than 6 months into his White House tenure he finds himself locked in his toughest fight yet – the battle to save his presidency
U.S. holds breath for high-stakes Comey hearing
The US capital will grind to a halt as sacked FBI chief James Comey testifies about whether President Donald Trump pressured him to halt a probe into an advisor s links to Russia
Leaked intel report shows Russian hackers probed U.S. voting systems
The alleged leak of the National Security Agency document by one of the tens of thousands of private contractors to US spy agencies becomes the newest embarrassment for the US intelligence community
Trump will not block ex-FBI director's testimony
The White House had floated the idea that Trump could invoke executive privilege to protect the confidentiality of presidential discussions
Putin denies knowledge of Trump son-in-law back channel proposal
Putin again flatly denies US intelligence agencies assessment that Russia meddled via hacking and other means in the US election to help Trump win
Trump's personal lawyer subpoenaed in Russia probe
The House Intelligence committee said it had approved subpoenas for Michael Cohen and for Trump s former national security advisor Michael Flynn to appear before them and supply document
Clinton blames loss on U.S.-Russia collusion against her
UPDATED Clinton speaks at length about the campaign of disinformation against her that she said was led by Moscow and influenced the outcome of the campaign
Trump dismisses 'fabricated' report of son-in-law's outreach to Russia
Trump: It is my opinion that many of the leaks coming out of the White House are fabricated lies made up by the FakeNews media
