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Trump calls on Attorney General to shut down Mueller’s Russia investigation

by John Wagner, Devlin Barrett and Carol D. Leonnig washington post August 1, 2018August 1, 2018

Sen. Susan Collins called the president’s tweet, on the second day of the tax evasion trial of his former campaign chairman, ‘inappropriate.’

Nation & World

Hackers for foreign governments working hard to steal American secrets

by DEB RIECHMANN Associated Press July 26, 2018July 26, 2018

China, Russia and Iran are the most capable and active cyber actors tied to economic espionage and the potential theft of U.S. trade secrets, a report concludes.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Let’s hope Trump doesn’t start a war to make his saber-rattling credible

by Max Boot The Washington Post July 24, 2018July 23, 2018

If his threats start to look like bluster, it gets harder for him to achieve his goals without resorting to force.

Nation & World

Trump may revoke security clearances of former officials who criticize him

by John Wagner, Shane Harris and Felicia Sonmez washington post July 23, 2018July 24, 2018

Sarah Huckabee Sanders made the announcement just after the president met with Sen. Rand Paul, who had said he planned to ask for the move.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Trump can shut down his Russia critics with one bold move

by Marc A. Thiessen The Washington Post July 20, 2018July 19, 2018

Trump should announce he is taking most U.S. forces stationed in Germany and sending them to Poland.

Nation & World

Putin appears to have hit list of U.S. officials

by Bu Carol Morello, Tom Hamburger and John Hudson The Washington Post July 19, 2018July 20, 2018

A Russian prosecutor wants to question 11 U.S. citizens in connection with an investigation U.S. officials say is bogus.

Nation & World

In rebuke of Trump, Senate goes on record to oppose letting Russia question U.S. officials

by From News Services July 19, 2018July 19, 2018

Shortly before the vote, the White House said the president now ‘disagrees’ with the Russian president’s proposal that he earlier called ‘an incredible offer.’