Wasserman Schultz sparks backlash for claiming Tulsi Gabbard is a Russian asset
Florida Democratic Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz faces online backlash after claiming that President-elect Trump's nominee for director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, is “likely a Russian operative.” I am doing it. Wasserman Schultz made the claim Friday on MSNBC without providing any evidence, sparking a heated response from commentators who focused on the Florida congressman's […]
Wasserman Schultz says Gabbard 'likely a Russian asset'
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) said that former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, President-elect Trump's nominee for director of national intelligence, is “likely a Russian asset.” “There is no question in my mind that she is someone who is likely to be a Russian agent,” Wasserman Schultz told MSNBC on Friday. The Hill has reached out to […]
NATO Forces Mobilized As Russian Jets Cross Lines In Baltic Sea
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) announced on social media on Thursday that the Italian Air Force intercepted a Russian Coot-A aircraft over the Baltic Sea. In response to repeated Russian air incursions, NATO forces were deployed on Tuesday, with Italian and Norwegian fighter jets intercepting several Russian planes straying near NATO territory. According to […]
Citigroup probed over ties to Russian billionaire Suleiman Kerimov: report
Citigroup is under investigation by U.S. government agencies over its ties to sanctioned Russian billionaire Suleiman Absaidevich Kerimov, Bloomberg News reported This was disclosed on Thursday, citing a person familiar with the matter. The Justice Department, Federal Bureau of Investigation and Internal Revenue Service are investigating the bank's cooperation with Delaware-based Heritage Trust, which holds […]
Identity of ‘Russian spy whale’ Hvaldimir finally revealed
A world-famous beluga whale believed to have been trained as a Russian spy and later found dead under suspicious circumstances is now starring in its own documentary. The Secret of the Spy Whale, which aired on BBC Two this week, tells the story of Hvardimir. Hvardimir is a 2,700-pound gentle aquatic mammal that was discovered […]
EU Chief Suggests Replacing Russian Gas with American
In preparation for President-elect Donald J. Trump's return to the White House, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is considering replacing Russian liquid natural gas (LNG) imports with supplies from the United States. Then he suggested. Speaking at the European Council in Budapest on Friday, EU President von der Leyen vowed to “build good […]
Russian court fines Google $2 decillion for blocking YouTube content
“Barron's Roundtable” panelists Jack Huff, Al Root and Megan Leonhart discuss this week's top three headlines. A Russian court has reportedly slapped a $2 billion fine on Menlo Park, California-based Google for blocking content on YouTube, with penalties increasing daily for nonpayment. Russian state news agency TASS reported that Google owes the Russian government the […]
FACT CHECK: Does This Video Show a Russian Missile Intercepting a U.S. Aircraft?
video circulating Facebook claims that a Russian missile intercepted a US military plane in a recent incident near Alaska. Verdict: False This video was created using combat simulation video game footage and does not depict actual military events. Fact check: The post claims the video shows a Russian missile firing targeting a U.S. aircraft as […]
‘Is this Russian disinformation?’: Journalist reveals the extreme bias in the White House press room
Host Bianca de la Garza said reporters in the White House briefing room routinely try to persuade press secretaries to support their politics with inflammatory language. De la Garza explained that White House reporters have been in a ruthless pursuit to advance a particular narrative during countless hours of covering briefings and press room interactions. […]
Ukraine war briefing: Power cuts in Kharkiv after Russian strikes | Ukraine
Russia's attack on Kharkov injured nine people and left parts of the city without power. Local officials and police made the announcement late Sunday. Targets included residential buildings, garages, gas stations, homes, and cars. Kharkiv, the main city in Ukraine's northeastern region of the same name, is a regular target of Russian attacks. It is […]