Tag: Russia
Huffstetler calls for independent commission to investigate Trump, Russia
Fifth District candidate RD Huffstetler is calling for an independent commission to investigate President Trump and his ties to Russia.
Street Knowledge with Chris Graham: Underwhelmed
Chris Graham talks about his pending endorsement in the 2017 Democratic Party governor’s race, Trump and Russia, and VMI baseball.
Talking Russia, Syria, cyber warfare with Mark Warner
Is there more to the investigation into Russia’s efforts to influence the 2016 election than what meets the eye? Mark Warner seems to think so.
Syria missile attack: Is this whole thing a work?
In case you hadn’t made the connection that the Syria airstrikes mean the Trump team isn’t in league with Russia, Eric Trump laid it all out.
Tim Kaine on Russia investigation: ‘I can tell you, this is not fake’
When did Tim Kaine have an inkling that something funny was going on in the 2016 election?
Mark Warner remarks at Intelligence Committee hearing on Russia-election investigation
U.S. Sen. Mark Warner offers remarks at a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. elections.
Uncertainty clouds future of U.S.-Russia relations following Flynn departure
The resignation of National Security Advisor Michael Flynn leaves many wondering what the future holds for U.S.-Russia relations.
Sen. Warner on Obama administration response to Russia interference
U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner issued a statement on the Obama administration’s announcement that it will impose additional sanctions on Russia.
Forbes: Thuggish Russian regime shows its colors in Baltic
Congressman J. Randy Forbes released the following statement on Russian aircraft provocations against the USS Donald Cook in the Baltic Sea.
Chris Christie would shoot down Russian planes in Syria!
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is banking his campaign on selling himself as the national security guy.
VCU professor receives Fulbright grant to study history of Russian mining town, labor camp
Virginia Commonwealth University professor George Munro, Ph.D., has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar grant – his third – to travel to Russia to study the history of a small mining town that was once populated primarily by Soviet Union exiles.
David Swanson: The Russian military asked me to publish its propaganda
On Friday, March 20th, I spoke at the University of the District of Columbia Law School in Washington, D.C., as part of a series of teach-ins about peace organized by SpringRising.org. While there, a young man in a suit with a Russian accent approached me.
UVA conference goes beyond Moscow to examine Greater Russia
Much of the news coming out of Russia is focused on its capital, Moscow. The University of Virginia is hosting an international conference later this month that will look beyond the center of power to Russia’s vast regions.
Tim Kaine: Keystone pipeline would take U.S. in wrong direction
In remarks on the Senate floor today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine reiterated his opposition to legislation that would mandate approval of the Keystone XL pipeline.
Charlottesville author brings War and Peace to life for American readers
You hear the words War and Peace, and you’re likely to think: long, too long. The classic Russian novel, by Leo Tolstoy, is long, at 1,500 pages, divided into 365 chapters.
About time: U.S., Cuba normalizing relations
Talk about something that was long overdue. The U.S. and Cuba are finally, after 53 years, taking steps to normalize relations.
Virginia Tech student Elizabeth Henry extends holiday spirit to children worldwide
What began as a small family effort for one Virginia Tech student has now grown into a multi-campus outreach program.
Robert Hurt: We must prevent Iran from gaining nuclear capability
One of the gravest global threats that we as a nation face is the prospect of Iran gaining the capability to produce a nuclear weapon.
Virginia farm products part of nation’s record-setting ag exports
U.S. agricultural exports, including those from Virginia, are at an all-time high. The USDA recently announced that agricultural exports for 2014 totaled $152.5 billion, topping last year’s record $141 billion.
Bitcoin’s prices will be sunk by attrition
Bitcoin (BTC) is about to experience attrition. This means that some merchants who currently accept the cryptocurrency will change course, and stop taking payments in BTC.
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