Polish ruling party proposes commission to probe Russian influence, critics cry foul.

The ruling party in Poland is pushing for the creation of a commission to investigate Russian influence in the country, but critics fear it could be used as a tool to eliminate opposition leader Donald Tusk from political life. The proposed commission would have the powers of a prosecutor and judge, and could impose punishments including 10-year bans on officials from positions that have control over spending public funds. The bill has been rejected by the opposition in the upper house, but is expected to be voted on in the lower house on Friday.