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May 18, 2022

Sussmann-Durham trial: Marc Elias says he briefed Clinton campaign officials on Fusion GPS oppo against Trump

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Former Clinton campaign lawyer Marc Elias testified for more than three hours on Wednesday as part of the trial of Michael Sussmann, confirming that he hired Fusion GPS to run opposition research for Hillary For America during the 2016 election cycle, and revealing that he would share “the fruits of their work” with senior Clinton campaign officials.

May 16, 2022

Jury selected in Durham-Sussmann trial: Opening arguments, testimony from Democratic lawyer Marc Elias to come

A jury was seated Monday in the trial of former Clinton attorney Michael Sussmann — the first trial stemming from Special Counsel John Durham’s years-long investigation into the origins of the Trump-Russia probe.

May 12, 2022

Nina Jankowicz promoted Trump-Russia claims, urged government intervention for disinformation in 2020 book

The Biden administration's newly appointed disinformation czar claimed in a book she authored a few years ago that disinformation in the world "shakes the bedrock of democracy" and "can be deadly" as she encouraged government intervention.

May 4, 2022

Norman Mineta, transportation secretary in 9/11 era, dies

Former Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta passed away Tuesday at the age of 90.

April 29, 2022

Clinton campaign seeks to block Durham access to Perkins Coie documents

The committee for Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign is seeking to block Special Counsel John Durham from obtaining certain documents related to law firm Perkins Coie and its work with the campaign, the Democratic National Committee and opposition research firm Fusion GPS.

April 29, 2022

Slate writer submitted draft of 2016 story on Trump to Clinton-backed Fusion GPS for edits: Email

A writer for Slate submitted the draft of a story in 2016 about Donald Trump and Russia to members of Fusion GPS, the research firm hired by the Hillary Clinton campaign to investigate her Republican rival, asking them for edits.

April 27, 2022

Durham team argues 'strong intersection' between Christopher Steele work, Sussmann allegations against Trump

U.S. District Court Judge Christopher Cooper heard arguments from both the special counsel’s team and defense attorneys for Sussmann about various pieces of evidence and whether they can be admitted for trial.

April 27, 2022

Critics blast Adam Schiff as 'king of disinformation' following his concerns about Musk's Twitter purchase

Critics blasted Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., after he expressed concern that Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter would "stop the fight against disinformation on social media."

April 27, 2022

Deputies surround Parkland shooter Nikolas Cruz after courtroom threat from potential juror

What appeared to be a threat from a member of the jury pool led officers to surround and protect Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz out of concern that the incident could turn violent.

April 22, 2022

Super Bowl performance inspired Kenny Chesney for his new tour, he says

Kenny Chesney knows all about a wall of sound. He creates one at each of his concerts.