2016 Presidential Election News
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Twitter releases ‘motherlode’ of data on alleged Russian, Iranian influence operations
The social media giant previously disclosed the operations and lawmakers released hundreds of suspected account names that Twitter said were linked to the Internet Research Agency, a St. Petersburg-based “troll farm.”
4 weeks ago -
My Take: Maybe POTUS isn’t so good at this
With the conviction of his former Paul Manafort and the confession of his former lawyer Michael Cohen, it’s starting to seem that Donald Trump’s road to the White House was not completely on the up and up.
3 months ago -
Undercover anarchist to testify in next Inauguration Day trial
In the next Inauguration Day rioting trial, prosecutors intend to call a witness who spent two years undercover, infiltrating an anarchist extremist group.
8 months ago -
Trump plans to help pay aides’ legal costs for Russia probes
President Donald Trump intends to spend at least $430,000 of his own money to help pay the legal bills of White House staff and campaign aides related to the investigations into Russian election meddling in the 2016 election.
1 year ago -
In gritty city outside Caracas, the story of a socialist win
Two years ago voters in Miranda, bewildered by the decay of their once-prosperous nation, delivered a stinging defeat to the ruling socialist party by voting decisively for the opposition in parliamentary elections. But last week the state turned red again.
1 year ago -
As Trump struggles, some Republicans talking 2020 challenge
The 2020 presidential elections might seem like a longways off, but with President Donald Trump’s approval rating sinking into the 30s, lots of Democrats and Republicans are eyeing a possible presidential run.
1 year ago -
Al Gore on ‘Inconvenient Sequel,’ Trump, and the environment
NEW YORK (AP) — Al Gore admits he was frustrated upon hearing the news last month that President Trump was pulling out of the Paris Climate Accord, but since then he’s become more optimistic. Gore…
1 year ago -
Bush, Cuban: Trump dragging down GOP, billionaires
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump’s performance in the White House will make it harder for Republicans — and billionaires — in the coming elections, two of his most prominent critics said Saturday. Billionaire…
1 year ago -
Retirement ‘bittersweet’ for union boss who challenged Trump
Jones became a steel worker straight out of high school in 1969 during a high tide of the U.S. labor movement that helped propel a generation of blue-collar workers into the middle class. He says his retirement at the beginning of June was “bittersweet” after decades of declining fortunes for working people.
1 year ago -
Candidates for governor run on different priorities
The Old Dominion is one of only two states electing governors this year, and the primary could illustrate how voters feel about President Donald Trump’s early months. Here’s a look at the issues and priorities that each Virginia gubernatorial candidate has articulated during the campaign.
1 year ago -
Sessions to appear before Senate intelligence committee
Attorney General Jeff Sessions, whose contacts with Russia’s ambassador to the U.S. during the presidential campaign have sparked questions, agreed Saturday to appear before the Senate intelligence committee as it investigates alleged Russian meddling in the election.
1 year ago -
Michael Flynn in talks with Congress, wary of prosecution
Former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn is in discussions with the House and Senate intelligence committees on receiving immunity from “unfair prosecution” in exchange for agreeing to be questioned.
2 years ago -
Park Service releases photos of Trump inauguration crowds
The National Park Service has released dozens of photographs of President Donald Trump’s inauguration in response to news media requests.
2 years ago -
FBI director asked Justice Department to refute Trump’s wiretapping claims
FBI Director James Comey asked the Justice Department to publicly refute President Trump’s assertion that his predecessor, President Obama, ordered a wiretap of Trump’s phones prior to the November 2016 election, senior government officials confirm to ABC News.
2 years ago -
The Latest: Mnuchin sworn in as treasury secretary
Steven Mnuchin has been sworn in as the next treasury secretary. David Shulkin has been confirmed to serve as secretary of Veterans Affairs in the Trump administration.
2 years ago
