CNN reported today, A growing number of senators from both parties plan to ratchet up their push to stiffen sanctions on Russia and demand Congress have the final say if President Donald […]
The Russia Review Act
Senate subcommittee to launch Russian interference probe
The Hill reported yesterday, A Senate subcommittee is launching an investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election and how to prevent similar attacks in the future, subcommittee leaders announced Thursday. The Senate […]
Pressure grows on McConnell for special Russia hacking probe
Politico reported, John McCain and Lindsey Graham’s bipartisan push to create a special committee to investigate Russia’s election-season hacking and other cybersecurity threats received a potential boost Monday [the 19th] as a […]
When the First Democracy Fell
The Athenian democracy fell after the Peloponnesian War with Sparta (404 BCE – 403 BCE). For a number of reasons, the story has a particular value now. See if you can find […]
Obama Orders Sweeping Review Of International Hacking Tied To U.S. Elections
NPR, along with all the major newspapers, reported today that, President Obama has ordered the intelligence community to conduct a “full review” of “malicious cyber activity” timed to U.S. elections, the White […]
The Republican Struggle with Democracy
The former United States Ambassador to the United Nations John Bolton once said if the U. N. headquarters lost “ten stories, it wouldn’t make a bit of difference.” Conservatives tend to be […]
Congressional Calls Grow for a Probe of Russian Hacking in U.S. Election
The Wallstreet Journal reported today that, Republican and Democratic lawmakers say they plan to investigate Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election, including the hacking of emails from Democratic political organizations and […]
2016: A year which will live in infamy
After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Franklin Delano Roosevelt gave a speech that galvanized a nation and led the way toward the United State’s present role as a world leader. One could […]
Congressional delegation to assure NATO allies before inauguration
The Washington Post published a story November 20th describing how congress may spoil Trump’s efforts to reset the US relationship with Russia. A number of points stand out. First, there is congressional […]
The 2016 Election Investigation 