Tag: Jim Sciutto
NYT: US tried to ‘flip’ Russian billionaire
Justice Department officials tried to turn the oligarch Oleg Deripaska into an informant as they sought information on Russian organized crime and, later, on possible Russian aid to President Donald Trump's 2016 campaign, according to the New York Times.
Sciutto: Trump’s latest conspiracy is a lie
CNN's Jim Sciutto breaks down President Donald Trump's latest attempt to discredit the media, saying an NBC interview from 2017 was doctored to make him look bad.
Former McCain rivals Obama, Bush surprised with eulogy invite
Former presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush will deliver eulogies on Senator John McCain's request, sending a message to the country. CNN's Jeff Zeleny reports.
Ex-CIA official to Trump supporter: We’re done. Get out!
Former CIA and FBI official Phil Mudd debates President Trump's revocation of John Brennan's security clearance with Paris Dennard.
Nationwide editorials condemn President Trump’s attacks on media
Retired ABC News anchor Sam Donaldson talks with CNN’s Jim Sciutto about newspapers from across the US condemning Trump’s attacks on the press.
WaPo: Trump eager to strip more security clearances
Washington Post reporter Josh Dawsey speaks with CNN’s Jim Sciutto about the possibility of President Trump revoking more security clearances.
US slaps new sanctions on Russia
The Trump administration will impose sanctions on Russia under a chemical and biological warfare law following the poisoning of a former Russian agent and his daughter in the UK earlier this year, the State Department announced.
Frustrated Manafort emailed Gates: WTF?
Paul Manafort's longtime deputy Rick Gates admitted in court Tuesday to having an extramarital affair a decade ago, and he acknowledged under repeated questioning from Manafort's attorneys that he had embezzled money from his former boss. CNN's Jim Scuitto reports.
US intel warns of Russian threat to power grid
CNN's Jim Sciutto reports that US intelligence believes Russia has the capability to hack several US infrastructures, including voting systems and electrical grids.
UK police confirm nerve agent used in poisoning
British counter-terrorism officers confirmed that two people found unconscious in southern England were exposed to the nerve agent Novichock, which authorities believe Russia used in a poison attack in March.