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 Senate votes in favor of sanctions on RussiaSenate votes in favor of bill barring Trump from unilaterally easing sanctions on Moscow. Report: Trump investigated for obstruction of justiceOfficials say Robert Mueller, special counsel overseeing Russia investigation, examining whether Trump attempted to obstruct justice. Sessions: Claims of collusion with Russia a 'detestable lie'Attorney General rejects claims he colluded with the Russian government during the 2016 presidential election. Sessions to testify before SenateAttorney General to testify before Senate Intelligence Committee regarding his meetings with Russian officials. 'Comey improperly leaked privileged communications'Trump’s lawyer disputes key details of former FBI Director’s congressional testimony. Trump feels 'vindicated' after Comey testimonyTrump's lawyer welcomes release of former FBI Director testimony about past conversations between the two. McCain: Putin a bigger threat than ISISSenator John McCain warns that Russian President is a "premier and most important threat". Report: FBI probing Kushner meetings with RussiansTrump's son-in-law under FBI scrutiny in Russia investigation, but is not suspected of any crime. Trump: Special counsel 'hurts our country'President Trump denounces special counsel investigation into alleged links between his campaign and Russia.Former FBI Director to oversee Russia probeJustice Department appoints Robert Mueller to oversee investigation into alleged Russian interference in the 2016 election. Officials: Trump disclosure endangered spy inside ISISAmerican officials say the life of a spy placed inside ISIS is at risk after Trump disclosed classified information to Russia. Watch: 'The Washington Post story didn't happen'Trump’s National Security Adviser makes clear that reports that Trump revealed classified information to Russia is false.Report: Trump revealed classified information to RussiaOfficials claim Trump revealed highly classified information on ISIS to the Russian foreign minister and ambassador.Trump: No collusion between me and RussiaPresident Trump insists Democrats are fabricating claims there was collusion between his presidential campaign and Russia. Senate demands documents from FlynnSenate Intelligence Committee subpoenas former national security adviser for documents on Russia. Trump: Yates said nothing but old newsTrump dismisses testimonies of former acting Attorney General and former Director of National Intelligence on Russia. Former acting A-G says she warned about FlynnFormer acting U.S. Attorney General Sally Yates says she warned the White House that Michael Flynn could have been blackmailed by Russia. FBI, NSA chiefs to testify on RussiaHouse Intelligence Committee invites heads of FBI and NSA to appear at hearings on alleged Russian meddling in 2016 election. Haley: 'No question' Russia interfered in electionAmbassador Haley says Trump would support action against the Kremlin over interference in presidential election. Report: Trump met Russian ambassador during campaignReport says Trump met Russian Ambassador in April 2016, before he gave a speech on relations with Russia.Sessions: My answers on Russia were 'correct'Attorney General defends his answers about Russian contacts to the Senate Judiciary Committee. Two more Trump advisors spoke to Russian envoyTwo more members of Trump’s campaign reportedly spoke to Russian Ambassador at Republican diplomacy conference.Sessions won't take part in Russia probeAttorney General Jeff Sessions recuses himself from federal investigations into Russia’s interference in 2016 election. House committee to investigate Russia-Trump tiesHouse of Representatives intelligence committee to investigate allegations of collusion between Trump campaign and Russia. Flynn questioned by FBI shortly after taking officeOfficials say FBI agents interviewed Michael Flynn shortly after he took office as National Security Adviser. Trump and Putin speak, but do not mention sanctionsU.S. President Donald Trump and Russian counterpart speak for the first time since Trump was sworn in. Report: Trump wants to meet Putin firstBritish newspaper reports that President-elect planning to meet Russian President in Iceland after he takes office. Trump accepts intelligence assessment on Russian hackingTrump's chief of staff says he accepts intelligence conclusion that Russia engaged in cyber attacks during the presidential election. 'Strong evidence' that Russia disrupted presidential electionU.S. spy chiefs insist they have strong evidence that Russia mounted an “unprecedented bid” to disrupt the presidential election. Russia: Kerry's speech doesn't help peaceRussia's Foreign Ministry wonders why Kerry didn't raise his concerns about Israel-PA peace until weeks before the end of his term. Trump on Russia: Time to move onPresident-elect reacts to Obama’s new sanctions against Russia, says the U.S. needs to “move on to bigger and better things”. Obama to sanction Russia over 'election meddling'Obama administration to announce a series of sanctions against Russia for meddling in the presidential election. Trump and Putin agree to normalize tiesPresident-elect speaks with Russian President and the two agree to work to improve strained ties. Kerry: We're 'on the brink' of ending talks with RussiaSecretary of State John Kerry warns that Washington is “on the brink” of ending its talks with Russia on the Syrian conflict. US, European allies say Russia must save Syria truceAs brutal fighting continues in Aleppo, US & allies press Russians to take 'extraordinary steps' to resuscitate dead ceasefire. U.S.: No cooperation with Russia until Syria aid flowsKerry tells Russian counterpart there will be no military coordination in Syria until regime forces there allow aid into besieged cities. Ceasefire in Syria due to begin at sundown, opposition waversCeasefire due to commence at sundown on Monday, but excludes ISIS and other jihadist groups. Breakdown of forces involved in truce inside. State Dept.: Russian bombing raid from Iran is 'unfortunate'United States bemoans Russia's use of an Iranian air base to launch a bombing raid in Syria, but says Moscow gave an advance warning. Russia: We're close to joining forces with U.S. in AleppoRussian Defense Minister says his country is close to joining forces with the United States around Syria's ravaged second city.Russia fires back at Obama's criticism on SyriaRussia accuses Washington of lacking trust in Moscow and not behaving as a true partner. Putin and Obama agree to intensify coordination in SyriaRussian President and American President agree during a telephone call to "intensify" military coordination in Syria. United States and Russia to push Syrian political transitionKerry says he and Putin agreed to push Syrian regime and rebels to accelerate talks. Putin praises 'talented' TrumpRussian president lavishes praised on Republican frontrunner, welcomes his statements on Russia. Americans 'concerned' over Russian missile system in SyriaRussia's decision to deploy S-400 system to its base in Syria is raising "significant concerns" for the United States military. American, Russian Militaries to Discuss SyriaMilitary commanders from Russia and the United States to discuss how to stay out of each other's way in Syria, says Defense Secretary. Europe Urges US, Russia to Cooperate Over SyriaGermany and Spain try to make peace between Russia and US in differences over ongoing Syrian civil war. Putin: American Support of Syrian Rebels 'Illegal'Russian President claims that Syrian rebels supported by the United States end up joining ISIS. Russia Refuses to Return Disputed Chabad ArchiveMoscow court rejects US order to hand over Schneersohn Library, hits back by fining the US for withholding part of the collection. Next Round of U.S. Sanctions on Russia Coming MondayThe United States will impose further sanctions on Russia and will target Russia's defense industry. 'Russia Wants to Start World War Three'Rhetoric between Moscow, Kiev escalates, as Russia accuses Ukraine of war crimes and Ukraine accuses Russia of war-mongering. U.S. Threatens Russia with Sanctions Over Oil Deal with IranTreasury Secretary Jack Lew tells his Russian counterpart that any oil-for-goods deal between Iran and Russia could lead to more sanctions. US Senator McCain Compares Putin's Actions to Adolf Hitler'sJohn McCain calls Crimea 'captive nation,' accuses Russian president of lying about further takeovers.Report: Putin to Sanction Top U.S. SenatorsRussian President is reportedly planning to sanction American lawmakers in retaliation for similar U.S. sanctions on Russians. U.S. Suspends Joint Military Drills with RussiaIn response to Ukraine crisis, Pentagon announces suspension of all military engagements with Russia. U.S. Preparing Sanctions Against RussiansSenate's Foreign Relations Committee holding consultations on imposing sanctions against individual Russians. American Lawmakers Hint: Snowden Had Help from RussiaTwo Republican lawmakers suggest that Edward Snowden may have received help from a foreign power. Netanyahu Hopes for 'Actions, not Words' on SyriaPrime Minister makes remarks during memorial ceremony on Mt. Herzl commemorating the 1973 Yom Kippur war. |
