Newly declassified transcripts show the seeds of Russia’s overtures to the Trump administration as both sides sought to downplay Moscow’s election sabotage.
Tag: Presidential Election of 2016
A New Conundrum for Fact-Checking Trump on Twitter
The social media company came under fire — again — for not removing Mr. Trump’s posts that contain falsehoods.
Why Ranked-Choice Voting Is Having a Moment
A few states will use it in their 2020 primaries, and some cities have been using it for years. Proponents say it could make politics more civil. Critics say it could hurt turnout.
Beyond the Partisan Fight, a Wealth of Evidence About Trump and Ukraine
Regardless of the Senate’s verdict, the impeachment inquiry, President Trump’s own words and other revelations yield a narrative establishing his involvement in the pressure campaign.
In Johnson Victory, Democrats and Republicans See Lessons for 2020
The 2016 Brexit vote seemed to be a harbinger of President Trump’s election. But Boris Johnson’s victory may be different.
Giuliani Pursued Business in Ukraine While Pushing for Inquiries for Trump
The president’s private lawyer explored agreements with Ukrainian officials for hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Italy Did Not Fuel U.S. Suspicion of Russian Meddling, Prime Minister Says
Casting holes in a Trump conspiracy theory, Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte revealed details of two visits to Rome by Attorney General William P. Barr.
Pompeo Defends Trump’s Ukraine Conspiracy Theory
In Athens, the American secretary of state dismissed the House Democrats’ impeachment inquiry and the political drama that it has sparked as a “silly gotcha game.”
How a Fringe Theory About CrowdStrike Took Root in the White House
A false, convoluted tale about Ukraine and a Democratic conspiracy to undermine the 2016 election has formed the background of President Trump’s impeachment inquiry.
Putin Says He Doesn’t Mind if Private Talk With Trump Is Made Public
Days after his spokesman said the leaders’ chats should remain secret, Mr. Putin said he had nothing to hide, and made light of charges of election interference.