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Harris: Russian Bots Started Kaepernick Controversy

‘It was actually not a thing,' until Russian bots amplified message, Harris alleged


Sen. Kamala Harris (D., Calif.) suggested the controversy over Colin Kaepernick’s National Anthem protest would not have occurred without the assistance of Russian bots sharing the story on social media platforms. 

Moscow Sends Warships to Havana in Message to US

Russian transport brings additional troops to Venezuela


Russia has dispatched several warships, including one of its newer missile frigates, to Cuba in a bid to bolster the floundering regime of Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro, according to a senior administration official.

Iran, Russia, China Continuing Operations to Disrupt 2020 Elections

U.S. intel community, law enforcement monitoring multiple events in lead-up


In the lead-up to the 2020 elections, the United States is already laying the groundwork to boost its own counter-operations and detection methods in order to thwart a possible attack on the nationwide election systems, as well as social media efforts by rogue nations.

Liberal Actors to Perform Dramatic Reading of Mueller Report

Several performers have experience portraying U.S. presidents


In May, House Democrats performed a reading of the 448-page report, which did not find conclusive evidence of conspiracy between the Donald Trump campaign and Russia and did not reach a conclusion on whether Trump obstructed justice.

U.S. Kicks Off 19-Nation War Games Drills in Ukraine

With threats from Iran, Russia rising, America launches war games


The United States military and partners from 19 countries are getting set to kick off a massive series of war drills in Ukraine amid rising threats from Iran and Russia, according to the Defense Department.

Charges Dropped Against ‘Russian Jim Acosta’


Russian authorities on Tuesday announced they were abandoning efforts to prosecute investigative reporter Ivan Golunov, whose recent arrest on dubious drug charges prompted a remarkable outpouring of solidarity from Russian journalists.