August 8, 2018 Sen. Nelson: Russian hackers already have 'free rein' over some US voting machines Voting machines in at least one U.S. state may have already been compromised by Russian operatives ahead of the midterm elections, according to one democrat senator.
August 8, 2018 Drama grips final moments of Rick Gates' testimony in Manafort trial, as lawyer poses surprise question Rick Gates has finished three days' worth of dramatic testimony in federal court against his former business partner, ex-Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort -- but not before defense lawyers caused a stir by pressing him for details on his past infidelity.
August 8, 2018 Manafort trial Judge TS Ellis taunts and torments Mueller team: 'Tears in your eyes' One of the most highly talked about cases of the year is taking place inside Judge T.S. Ellis’ courtroom – and he's making sure Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s team knows it.
August 8, 2018 Trump's legal team responds to Mueller request for interview President Trump’s legal team said Wednesday they have responded to Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s request for an interview with the president as part of the probe into Russia’s interference in the 2016 election.
August 8, 2018 WikiLeaks says Senate panel seeks interview with Assange WASHINGTON-- The Senate Intelligence Committee wants to interview WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange as part of its investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.
August 8, 2018 Rick Gates admits extramarital affair in London, as defense tears into 'secret life' Rick Gates, the star witness in the federal case against ex-Trump campaign adviser Paul Manafort, on Tuesday acknowledged having an extramarital relationship in London while working for Manafort as the defense accused him of leading a “secret” and “second” life.
August 7, 2018 Sekulow slams 'unprecedented' Russia probe corruption, says Trump to make final call on Mueller interview President Trump's legal team is engaging in "ongoing discussions" with Special Counsel Robert Mueller's team on a potential sit-down involving the president and federal investigators, Trump lawyer Jay Sekulow said in an interview on ӣƵ' "Hannity" on Tuesday.
August 7, 2018 Manafort prosecutors, Judge Ellis engage in 10-minute courtroom spat After jurors were dismissed Monday in the Paul Manafort trial Monday, the federal judge overseeing the case and prosecutors trying the former Trump campaign chairman got into an extended verbal debate -- lasting about 10 minutes -- over the merits of the prosecution, the length of the case and even the eye contact of prosecutor Greg Andres.
August 7, 2018 FBI's handling of alleged Feinstein spy spurs claims of double standard with Trump campaign Revelations that Sen. Dianne Feinstein's former driver and aide was probed by the FBI for allegedly acting as a Chinese spy have spurred claims of a double standard concerning how the bureau handled suspicions of Russian coordination with the Trump campaign.
August 7, 2018 Manafort stares daggers at Rick Gates, as partner-turned-witness details book-cooking Ex-Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort stared coldly at Rick Gates as his business partner-turned-witness testified against him Tuesday in federal court, implicating him in an alleged scheme to commit tax and bank fraud with millions made through political work in Ukraine.