Tim Mak appears in the following:
Amid Lawsuits And Circling Feds, Stone Rejects What He Calls A Scheme To Silence Him
Tuesday, May 22, 2018
Self-described "dirty trickster" Roger Stone says that he is ready for an indictment but that congressional and Justice Department investigators won't find any wrongdoing.
Trump Adviser Roger Stone Says He's 'Prepared' If Indicted By Special Counsel Mueller
Monday, May 21, 2018
President Trump's adviser Roger Stone says he wouldn't be surprised about a potential indictment from Justice Department special counsel Robert Mueller, but he has called the investigation baseless and faulted what he calls an official campaign to keep him quiet.
Trump To Demand Review Of Surveillance Tactics In Russia Probe
Monday, May 21, 2018
President Trump says he will insist that the Justice Department investigate whether his 2016 campaign was infiltrated by the DOJ or FBI for political purposes.
Judge To Decide Fate Of Civil Lawsuit Alleging Trump Campaign Colluded With Russia
Thursday, May 17, 2018
A federal judge heard arguments from three plaintiffs, who are suing the Trump campaign and Trump ally Roger Stone, about the alleged conspiracy. Stone and the campaign have denied any wrongdoing.
Breaking With Trump's GOP, Koch Brothers Praise Democrats On Immigration
Thursday, May 17, 2018
The Latino outreach arm of the billionaire libertarian Koch brothers' network is paying for ads praising some Democrats, as well as Republicans, who have worked on immigration compromises.
News Brief: New Trump Tower Meeting Documents, NAFTA, Burundi Referendum
Thursday, May 17, 2018
Senators released new documents related to the Russia investigation. Also, negotiators working on overhauling NAFTA can't seem to bridge the gap between the U.S. and Canada and Mexico.
Senate Intel Panel Endorses U.S. Spies' Finding That Russian Attack Aided Trump
Wednesday, May 16, 2018
The committee used a bipartisan report to show solidarity with the intelligence community — and break with its counterpart in the House.
FBI Warned Of Russian Intelligence Links To Oligarch In Cohen Payment Allegation
Friday, May 11, 2018
The FBI used an unusual newspaper column to caution that a foundation controlled by Viktor Vekselberg might be a conduit for Russian technology espionage.
Documents Reveal How Russian Official Courted Conservatives In U.S. Since 2009
Friday, May 11, 2018
President Trump and Sarah Palin were among figures on the right targeted by outreach from Alexander Torshin, a Russian official recently sanctioned by the U.S., according to documents obtained by NPR.
Gun Control Advocates To Press Russia Questions During NRA Convention
Wednesday, May 02, 2018
The National Rifle Association's ties to Russia have increased pressure on the group in recent months, and opponents are eager to seize on that during the NRA's annual meeting this week.
Despite So Much Winning, The Right Feels Like It's Losing
Friday, April 27, 2018
Donald Trump's victory ushered in a level of conservative dominance in American politics not seen in nearly a century. But fears of losing a culture war can stoke "apocalyptic" feelings on the right.
Facebook Admits 'Enforcement Error' In How It Handled Content From Pro-Trump Duo
Sunday, April 15, 2018
Diamond and Silk are two Internet personalities from North Carolina — also known as Lynette Hardaway and Rochelle Richardson — who amassed an enormous following during the 2016 election.
Conservatives In Congress Asked Zuckerberg About 2 Sisters' Facebook Videos
Thursday, April 12, 2018
Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg didn't only have to address complaints about data integrity this week. He also received criticism from conservatives who say Facebook is censoring the right, especially Diamond and Silk.
Critics Want Legal Rationale For Strikes On Syria. The White House Says It's Secret
Thursday, April 12, 2018
The Trump administration says it won't release a secret memorandum that explains why it has the legal authority to attack Syria without permission from Congress.
NRA, In New Document, Acknowledges More Than 20 Russian-Linked Contributors
Wednesday, April 11, 2018
The National Rifle Association now tells Congress it received a small amount of money from fewer than two dozen Russians or people in Russia since 2015.
The NRA May Have More Russian Contributors Than It First Said
Monday, April 09, 2018
A lawyer for the National Rifle Association said the gun rights group had only one Russian contributor, but new documents suggest the number is higher.
Sanctions Against Russian Oligarchs Unlikely To Have Desired Impact
Saturday, April 07, 2018
Some Russians targeted by the latest round of Treasury Department sanctions are very close to Vladimir Putin, and some have ties to Trumpworld.
Can You Believe Your Own Ears? With New 'Fake News' Tech, Not Necessarily
Wednesday, April 04, 2018
Advances in audio software mean fraudsters can create the most lifelike phony audio ever played, making it seem that people said things they didn't.
Technologies To Create Fake Audio And Video Are Quickly Evolving
Monday, April 02, 2018
"Fake news" has become a commonly used term in politics, but often to refute real reporting. Now technology that creates fake audio is advancing to the point that it could undermine true recordings.
NRA Says It Receives Foreign Funds, But None Goes To Election Work
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
The National Rifle Association responded to an inquiry by Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., amid reports of investigations into whether it had a role in Russian interference in the 2016 campaign.