Tag Archives: Russian Interference in the 2016 Elections

Russians bought ads on facebook targeting black people in Baltimore and Ferguson

Posted on September 27, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

Ferguson and Baltimore had gained widespread attention for the large and violent protests over police shootings of black men. The decision to target the ad in those two cities offers the first look at how accounts linked to the Russian … Continue reading →

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Friday Open Thread | Mueller asked WH for phone records on Air Force One statement

Posted on September 22, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

Special counsel Robert Mueller has asked the White House to turn over all its documents related to Donald Trump Jr.’s initial statement on a meeting with a Russian lawyer at Trump Tower. The statement, which was reportedly drafted on Air … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Open Thread | Senate panel calls for open hearing with Trump lawyer

Posted on September 20, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

(CNN) The leaders of the Senate intelligence committee said Tuesday they want President Donald Trump’s personal attorney and longtime associate to testify in public after Michael Cohen released to the media his opening statement he planned to give at a … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Open Thread | Paul Manafort wiretapped under secret court orders before & after the election

Posted on September 19, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

Washington (CNN)US investigators wiretapped former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort under secret court orders before and after the election, sources tell CNN, an extraordinary step involving a high-ranking campaign official now at the center of the Russia meddling probe. The … Continue reading →

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Robert Mueller obtains facebook warrant in Russia probe

Posted on September 16, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

Special Counsel Bob Mueller’s investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election has obtained a warrant to investigate Facebook’s role in spreading Russian misinformation to targeted U.S. regions. The move reportedly opens a whole new avenue of speculation about what … Continue reading →

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Breaking News: Mueller Teams Up With NYAG in Manafort probe

Posted on August 30, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

Trump can’t pardon anyone for state crimes… Special counsel Robert Mueller’s team is working with New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman on its investigation into Paul Manafort and his financial transactions, according to several people familiar with the matter. The … Continue reading →

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FBI conducted predawn raid of former Trump campaign chairman Manafort’s home

Posted on August 9, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

The FBI reportedly conducted a raid and search of Donald Trump’s former campaign manager Paul Manafort‘s home in connection with the investigation into alleged ties between the campaign team and Russian officials. It is unclear at this time how significant … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Open Thread | Meet the lawyers Robert Mueller has hired for the Russia investigation

Posted on August 8, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

As the investigation into the Trump campaign’s possible ties to Russia gains traction, special counsel Robert Mueller has begun quietly assembling a formidable team of top lawyers and investigators. Mueller has so far hired 16 people and intends to bring … Continue reading →

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Saturday Open Thread | #JeffSessions discussed Trump campaign matters with Russian ambassador

Posted on July 22, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

Attorney General Jeff Sessions discussed issues related to the Trump campaign with Russia’s ambassador to the US, Sergey Kislyak, during the 2016 election, current and former US officials told The Washington Post on Friday. The officials’ assessment was based on … Continue reading →

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Friday Open Thread | Trump asking advisers about ability to pardon aides, family members & himself

Posted on July 21, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

President Trump has asked advisers about “his power to pardon aides, family members and even himself in connection with” the Russia probe, the Washington Post reports citing a source familiar with the discussions. Another source said Trump’s lawyers were “discussing … Continue reading →

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