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politics1 month ago•98 min saved

DOJ reassigns lead prosecutor in Brennan case after questioning charges

The Justice Department has removed Maria Medetis Long, the lead prosecutor overseeing the Brennan investigation, after she told superiors there wasn’t enough basis to charge former CIA Director John Brennan and planned to withdraw; the probe concerns how the Obama-era DOJ opened the 2016 Russia‑interference inquiry, with the DOJ saying such reassignment is routine as the FBI prepares to interview witnesses and the accused has repeatedly denied wrongdoing.

via MS NOW|

#brennan #doj #jim-jordan

politics2 months ago•7 min saved

Four Timeless Lessons from the Mueller Report on Trump and Russia

The piece argues the Mueller Report yields four enduring truths: Russia’s active measures to influence the 2016 election; the hacking and release of Democratic emails; extensive contacts between Trump associates and Russian actors; and Volume 2’s depiction of obstruction/witness tampering by Trump and allies—demonstrating a pattern of foreign involvement and aggressive conduct—while not establishing criminal collusion, the report reframes understanding of Trump’s presidency and its dealings with Russia.

via Lawfare|

#2016-election #mueller-report #obstruction-of-justice

politics2 months ago•45 min saved

Debunking MAGA’s Russiagate Myths: Seven Truths About Mueller

Cathy Young debunks seven MAGA claims about Russiagate, arguing Mueller’s inquiry wasn’t a Democrats-only vendetta, the Steele dossier wasn’t the probe’s sole driver, Russia’s interference largely targeted Clinton, Mueller did not exonerate Trump, some Trump associates sought or welcomed Russian help, and while IG Horowitz and Durham reviews raised issues, they don’t erase the investigation’s findings or its significance; Trump’s rhetoric fueled the “witch hunt” narrative, but Mueller’s work remains a legitimate response to Russia’s 2016 meddling.

via The Bulwark|

#donald-trump #maga-myths #mueller

politics2 months ago•11 min saved

Comey Subpoena Sparks Florida-Led Probe Into Trump Investigations

Former FBI Director James Comey has reportedly been subpoenaed in a Florida-led probe into a "grand conspiracy" against Trump, tied to an earlier Russia interference investigation and related prosecutions. The inquiry is led by Trump-appointed U.S. Attorney Quiñones in the Southern District of Florida and has issued more than 130 subpoenas since last year, according to Axios, NBC and CBS News, with no immediate comment from Comey.

via HuffPost|

#florida #james-comey #politics

world8 months ago•3 min saved

Pro-EU Party Secures Victory in Moldova's Crucial Election

Moldova's pro-European party led by Maia Sandu claimed a clear victory in parliamentary elections, securing a majority that could steer the country towards EU integration amid tensions involving Russia interference and security threats, including bomb threats and alleged destabilization efforts.

via Euronews.com|

#elections #maia-sandu #moldova

world8 months ago•5 min saved

Pro-EU Victory in Moldova's High-Stakes Election Amid Interference Claims

Moldova's pro-European party is projected to win the parliamentary election, likely maintaining its majority amid tensions with Russia and efforts to join the EU, marking a significant moment in the country's geopolitical alignment and internal divisions.

via The New York Times|

#election #eu-accession #moldova

world8 months ago•14 min saved

Tensions Rise as Moldova's Elections Spark Concerns Over Russian Influence and Stability

The Kremlin is allegedly planning to incite violent protests in Moldova following the September 28 elections to undermine President Maia Sandu and influence the political outcome, using disinformation, training, and staged provocations, amidst broader efforts to destabilize Moldova and reassert Russian influence in the region.

via Institute for the Study of War|

#kremlin-tactics #maia-sandu #moldovan-elections

world8 months ago•7 min saved

Putin's Hidden Strategy to Influence Moldova's Election

Russia has a detailed plan to interfere in Moldova's upcoming elections to prevent pro-European candidate Maia Sandu from winning, involving disinformation, vote manipulation, and support for pro-Russian factions, with the goal of keeping Moldova aligned with Moscow rather than the EU.

via Bloomberg.com|

#disinformation-campaign #eu-membership #moldova-elections

politics9 months ago•3 min saved

Gabbard revokes security clearances of 37 officials over politicization

The Trump administration revoked the security clearances of 37 current and former officials, accusing them of politicizing intelligence and leaking classified information, amid ongoing disputes over Russia interference and political biases. The move, publicly announced by DNI Tulsi Gabbard, has raised concerns about privacy violations and the politicization of intelligence agencies.

via Axios|

#intelligence-officials #politicization #politics

politics9 months ago•4 min saved

Tulsi Gabbard defies CIA to release classified reports and evidence

Tulsi Gabbard declassified a sensitive document on Russia's 2016 election interference over CIA objections, raising concerns about potential risks to intelligence sources and methods, and sparking political controversy.

via NBC News|

#cia #declassification #intelligence-sources

politics9 months ago•4 min saved

Grand Jury Investigates Obama Officials and Russia Allegations

Attorney General Pam Bondi has ordered a grand jury investigation into whether Obama administration officials committed crimes related to Russia's actions during the 2016 election, amid ongoing political disputes and claims of conspiracy, despite previous investigations finding no evidence of wrongdoing.

via NBC News|

#2016-election #grand-jury #obama-administration

politics10 months ago•7 min saved

Gabbard's Russia Claims Spark Political and Intelligence Controversy

A former CIA officer refutes Tulsi Gabbard's allegations that Obama and his team conspired to fabricate intelligence to undermine Trump's election, asserting her claims are false and based on misunderstandings of espionage practices, and emphasizing the integrity of the intelligence work.

via The Guardian|

#cia #intelligence-assessment #obama

politics10 months ago•3 min saved

GOP Senators Push for New Special Counsel on Obama Allegations

Some Republican lawmakers are supporting claims that Obama officials conspired against Trump related to Russia interference, but stop short of accusing Obama of treason, amid ongoing political debates and investigations into election interference and the Epstein case.

via Axios|

#gop #investigation #obama

politics10 months ago•7 min saved

Tensions Rise Over Allegations and Immunity in Political Disputes

A retired CIA officer refutes claims by Tulsi Gabbard and the White House that the 2017 intelligence assessment on Russian interference was fabricated, asserting it was based on credible evidence that Russia aimed to help Trump win, but found no collusion between Trump and Russia.

via NBC News|

#2016-election #cia-assessment #intelligence-report

politics10 months ago•4 min saved

Justice Department Launches Investigations into Obama and Gabbard Over 2016 Election and Russiagate

The US justice department has formed a 'strike force' to investigate claims that the Obama administration used false intelligence to suggest Russian interference in the 2016 election to help Trump, amid allegations of a conspiracy and calls for a special counsel, though legal and political hurdles remain.

via The Guardian|

#2016-election #investigation #obama