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Schiff apparently pranked by Russian radio hosts who promised 'naked Trump' photos

February 7, 2018

Schiff apparently pranked by Russian radio hosts who promised 'naked Trump' photos

The top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee reportedly held an eight-minute phone conversation last year with Russian radio hosts posing as a Ukrainian politician who promised to provide compromising images of President Trump.

Judicial Watch: Obama admin sent documents showing Russian moves to undermine US allies in Europe

January 31, 2018

Judicial Watch: Obama admin sent documents showing Russian moves to undermine US allies in Europe

The Obama administration passed classified documents detailing Russian political and electoral interference in Europe to the top Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee days before President Trump's inauguration, the conservative group Judicial Watch revealed on Wednesday.

Sanctioned Russian spy official met American counterparts in US

January 30, 2018

Sanctioned Russian spy official met American counterparts in US

A top Russian intelligence official was able to travel to the U.S. for high-level meetings last week despite being targeted by sanctions that typically prohibit such visits.

Trump administration won't levy new Russia sanctions for now

January 29, 2018

Trump administration won't levy new Russia sanctions for now

The Trump administration has decided not to punish anybody for now under new sanctions retaliating for Russia's election-meddling, the State Department said Monday, in a surprising move that fueled further questions about whether President Donald Trump is too soft on Moscow.

North Korea's nuclear program 'ever closer' to putting US at risk, CIA boss says

January 24, 2018

North Korea's nuclear program 'ever closer' to putting US at risk, CIA boss says

North Korea’s nuclear program is believed to be aimed coercion rather than defense and is moving “ever closer” to putting the U.S. at risk, CIA Director Mike Pompeo said Tuesday.

Trump's nuclear button tweet is the 'spasm of a lunatic,' North Korean state media says

January 16, 2018

Trump's nuclear button tweet is the 'spasm of a lunatic,' North Korean state media says

President Trump’s tweet about having a bigger nuclear button that Kim Jong Un is the “spasm of a lunatic,” North Korea’s state-run newspaper said Tuesday.

Trump deserves 'big credit' for sparking North Korea talks, South Korea's president says

January 12, 2018

Trump deserves 'big credit' for sparking North Korea talks, South Korea's president says

President Trump deserves “big credit” for kicking off the first talks between Pyongyang and Seoul in more than two years, South Korean President Moon Jae-in said Wednesday.

Trump says he 'probably' has 'very good relationship' with Kim Jong Un

January 12, 2018

Trump says he 'probably' has 'very good relationship' with Kim Jong Un

President Trump told The Wall Street Journal in an interview published Thursday that "I probably have a very good relationship" with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un, potentially opening the door to diplomacy with the rogue nation.

'Fire and Fury' sales predict Trump's 'political demise,' North Korean media says

January 11, 2018

'Fire and Fury' sales predict Trump's 'political demise,' North Korean media says

The popularity of a scandalous White House tell-all predicts President Donald Trump’s “political demise,” North Korean state media said Thursday.

Trump to meet with Kazakhstan's president at White House, discuss Afghanistan strategy

January 10, 2018

Trump to meet with Kazakhstan's president at White House, discuss Afghanistan strategy

Afghanistan will be a key discussion topic next week when President Donald Trump receives a visit from Kazakhstan’s President Nursultan Nazarbayev, White House officials said in statement Tuesday.