Democrats stall on Russia probe as 2018 strategy takes shape
Democrats weigh how to talk about the Mueller investigation while aiming to win key races. Party leaders in Minnesota and Ohio seek broad appeals beyond citing Trump. Analysts see the probe boosting anti incumbent arguments, with focus varying by region and voter sentiment.
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Manafort flight risk argued in new court filing
The Mueller case against Paul Manafort and Rick Gates centers on allegations of money laundering and false statements tied to work for a Russia friendly party in Ukraine. Prosecutors say Manafort’s wealth and multiple passports show a high flight risk ahead of bail hearings.
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Kremlin calls Mueller meddling charges baseless
The Kremlin dismissed as baseless the charges against Paul Manafort Rick Gates and George Papadopoulos linking Russia to U.S. election meddling. Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the indictments show no evidence of Russian involvement and stressed Moscow’s denial of any role in the 2016 vote. He called the claims ludicrous and said Russia would defend its citizens interests.
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Professor linked to Russia debates a clean conscience
London based academic Joseph Mifsud, named in Mueller probe papers, has boasted of Moscow contacts and a 2012 Russia State University link while denying any Kremlin ties His alleged role as a go between Papadopoulos and the Kremlin is under scrutiny by investigators
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