2016 election Archives

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Senators Warn of Foreign Social Media Meddling in US Vote

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators urged President Donald Trump to warn the public about efforts by foreign governments to interfere in U.S. elections, a subject he has largely avoided.

Kushner Downplays Russia Election Interference

One of the most influential voices in the White House tried to minimize Russia's involvement in the 2016 presidential election.

Political Operative Arrested in North Carolina Scandal

Leslie McCrae Dowless Jr., 63, was accused of directing workers to collect and mail in other people's absentee ballots during the 2018 Republican congressional primary and the 2016 general election.

Cohen Says Trump Knew About WikiLeaks Email Dump Beforehand

The House committee hearing is expected to provide the most damning depiction to date of President Trump's 2016 campaign and business operations.

Ex-Campaign Worker for Trump Sues Over Unwanted Kiss Claim

The lawsuit, first reported by The Washington Post, seeks unspecified money damages and an order preventing the president from "grabbing, kissing or otherwise assaulting or harassing women without prior express consent."

Did Jon Voight Urge Americans to ‘Fight for Donald Trump’?

The Academy Award-winning actor is a prominent Hollywood conservative and vocal supporter of the 45th president.

Did Michael Cohen Tweet at Hillary Clinton That Room and Board Will Be Free When She Goes to Prison?

President Trump's long-time personal attorney deleted the tweet after pleading guilty to multiple counts relating to fraud and campaign finance violations.

Former Trump Adviser Pleads Guilty

The plea by Rick Gates is a strong indication that he plans to cooperate with special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation as it continues to probe the Trump campaign and Russian election interference.

Special Counsel Brings New Charges Against Ex-Trump Campaign Associates

Robert Mueller has filed additional charges against President Donald Trump's former campaign chairman and his business associate, dramatically increasing the pressure and the stakes.

Mueller Indictment: Russians Promoted False Allegations of Voter Fraud in 2016

The 37-page indictment details a sophisticated effort to leverage social media to manipulate Americans.

Georgia Lawmakers Preparing to Axe Paperless Voting Systems After Post-Election Controversy

The state had been using completely paperless voting machines, prompting a lawsuit alleging that the practice made election results indeterminable.

Was a North Carolina Elections Official Indicted for ‘Rigging’ the 2016 Election?

Richard Robert Rawling has been charged over his alleged actions in the March 2016 primaries, but they had no effect on any election outcome and there's no evidence he favored any one candidate or party.