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Trump as a Russian Target – Through the Eyes of a former CIA Russian Expert
Donald Trump would have been an active target of Russian intelligence since the moment they laid eyes on him for two reasons that come straight from the classical espionage textbook:…
Just Security Podcast: Former FBI Agent Asha Rangappa on Inspector General’s Report on FBI Actions in 2016
On Friday, John Reed spoke with Yale University senior lecturer and former FBI Agent, Asha Rangappa about the Inspector General’s report on the FBI’s actions in the…
Paul Manafort = Evidence of Collusion
"The following facts essentially speak for themselves. Simply put, any fair reading of the public record would surely come to the conclusion that there is significant evidence…
What’s Ukraine Got to do With It? A Sideshow or Central Inquiry in Russia Probe?
Questions from a U.S. District Court judge recently in Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s case against former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort illustrate a common point of…
What Could Michael Cohen Tell Mueller about Russia Collusion?
"Cohen was in frequent contact with foreign individuals [who] had knowledge of or played a role in 2016 election meddling," according to two FBI agents, reported Buzzfeed News.
Testimony from the Senate Judiciary Committee’s Hearing on Election Interference
Ryan Goodman, Just Security‘s co-editor-in-chief, is testifying on Tuesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee as part of its hearing on, “Election Interference:…
Will the Supreme Court’s Understanding of the First Amendment Thwart Laws Aimed at Limiting Foreign Influence in U.S. Elections?
Calling attention to perhaps the greatest impediment to effective limits on foreign influence on our elections: the United States Supreme Court.
If Grand Jury Thinks Manafort Obstructed Justice, Bail Judge Might Too
Special Counsel Robert Mueller unsealed a superseding indictment of Paul Manafort that adds defendant Konstantin Kilimnik, and includes charges of obstruction of justice and conspiracy…
Far from “Thin,” Evidence of Manafort’s Witness Tampering Likely Meets Necessary Standard
The fact that Special Counsel Robert Mueller has brought a motion alleging witness tampering by Paul Manafort says nothing about where things stand in the larger investigation.
Did Russian Trolls Have Company?: New Evidence on Israel-based PSY-Group’s Possible Social Media Efforts in 2016 US Election
Much ink has been spilled on the role of the Russia-backed Internet Research Agency’s engaging in disinformation tactics to help the Trump campaign. The intelligence firm and…
Trump Might Be Surprised to Learn: Justice “Spy” Tactics Used on Dem Politicians Too
During the Obama administration, the Justice Department routinely used “spy” tactics to investigate Democratic campaigns and politicians.
Reading the Mueller Tea Leaves During a Confusing Week
There were stories this week that seemed to suggest Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into the Trump campaign and Russian interference in the election may be winding…