Andrew Blake

Paul Whelan, ex-U.S. Marine, marks sixth month spent in Russian prison as Trump, Putin meet at G-20

President Trump faced pressure Friday to speak with his Russian counterpart about Paul Whelan, a former U.S. Marine jailed in Moscow since his arrest six months earlier.

June 28, 2019

Judge in Alex Jones suit says FBI investigating threats made against her on Infowars

The judge overseeing a civil suit against right-wing media personality Alex Jones said Friday that the FBI was aware of threats being made about her on his Infowars website.

June 22, 2019

DHS warns of spike in cyberattacks from Iran

Iranian computer hackers are ramping up attacks against U.S. targets, a top Department of Homeland Security official said Saturday.

June 22, 2019

Marijuana measure widening access for veterans withdrawn from spending bill amid resistance from VA

Medical marijuana legislation widening access for military veterans was shelved Friday in the face of federal opposition.

June 22, 2019

Roger Stone ordered by judge to explain social media posts pointed out by prosecutors

Roger Stone was ordered by a federal judge on Friday to respond to claims that he violated a court-imposed gag order by discussing his case on social media.

June 22, 2019

Veterans plan to give out USS John McCain shirts at July 4 celebration led by Trump

Veterans groups announced plans Friday to give away shirts of the USS John McCain during next month's Fourth of July festivities on the National Mall in D.C., where President Trump is scheduled to give an address from the Lincoln Memorial.

June 22, 2019

Election security bill requiring paper ballots advances in House

Lawmakers advanced election security legislation Friday requiring the use of paper ballots and providing funding for states to safeguard their voting systems.

June 21, 2019

DOJ: Government has independently verified CrowdStrike report blaming Russian hackers for DNC breach

The Department of Justice has corroborated a report by CrowdStrike, a private security firm hired by the Democratic National Committee, that concluded Russian hackers were responsible for breaching the DNC prior to the 2016 U.S. presidential race, federal prosecutors revealed Thursday.

June 21, 2019

House votes in favor of protecting state marijuana laws from federal interference

The House of Representatives advanced a measure Thursday restricting the government's ability to enforce federal marijuana laws in states defying prohibition.

June 21, 2019

Adam Schiff proposes Prohibiting Foreign Election Assistance Act updating election law

Congress was asked Thursday to clarify legislation prohibiting political candidates from requesting or accepting foreign election help as lawmakers continue reacting to the special counsel's investigation into Russian interference.

June 20, 2019

Leaked hacking tools leveraged in wide ranging espionage campaign: Report

Cyber spies conducting an international hacking campaign have leveraged several leaked tools likely created by the U.S. government, a security firm warned Thursday.

June 20, 2019

Putin questions hacking report after Trump cries ‘fake news’

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday questioned whether the Trump administration has escalated cyberattacks against Russia's power grid as recently reported.

June 20, 2019

Chelsea Manning, jailed WikiLeaks source, seeks relief from contempt sanctions

WikiLeaks source Chelsea Manning sought relief Thursday from monetary sanctions imposed for refusing to testify before a federal grand jury.

June 20, 2019

Russian video game developer ordered deported from U.S. over acquiring fighter jet manuals from eBay

Russian video game developer Oleg Tishchenko was ordered deported Wednesday for violating U.S. export law by obtaining fighter jet manuals from eBay eight years earlier.

June 19, 2019

Sponsor of New York marijuana bill concedes defeat as end of legislative session looms

The state of New York seemed unlikely to legalize recreational marijuana sales before lawmakers recess for the year Wednesday.

June 19, 2019

Senators seek legal protections for immigrants working in U.S. marijuana industries

Immigrants should not be denied U.S. citizenship due to working in legal marijuana industries, a group of 10 senators told the Trump administration Tuesday.

June 19, 2019

Sean Hannity offers Fox News co-hosting gig to Matt Gaetz, GOP congressman

Sean Hannity on Tuesday promised to let Rep. Matt Gaetz, Florida Republican, host a future episode of his prime-time Fox News program.

June 19, 2019

Joe Scarborough on Donald Trump rally: ‘It’s Elvis in ‘77 … sweating, trying to sing the old hits’

MSNBC co-host Joe Scarborough drew parallels Wednesday between President Trump's reelection rally the night before and a performance by Elvis Presley shortly prior to his passing.

June 19, 2019

Attorneys general ask Senate to help states secure elections

Attorneys general for 22 states urged top Senate officials Tuesday to take steps to secure the nation's election systems and infrastructure from state-sponsored attacks.

June 18, 2019

Willie Nelson backs Beto O’Rourke in White House race

White House hopeful Beto O'Rourke can once again count on the support of Willie Nelson, the country music legend indicated Tuesday.

June 18, 2019