Tim Mak appears in the following:
Senate Panel Launches Bipartisan Probe Into Think Tank Linked To Butina, Torshin
Friday, February 15, 2019
Leaders of the Senate Finance Committee sent letters to the Center for Public Interest, the Federal Reserve and the Treasury Department asking for information about meetings with Russians in 2015.
NRA Facing Most Formidable Opposition Yet, A Year After Parkland
Thursday, February 14, 2019
The gun rights group says it has more dues-paying members than any other grassroots organization, but shifting power in Congress and changing public opinions on gun laws may present challenges.
A Better-Funded Movement Is Growing To Counter The NRA
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
In the year since the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., the NRA's influence is changing. And, the groups political spending is down.
Trump Ally Tries To Remove Parkland Fathers From Gun Violence Hearing
Wednesday, February 06, 2019
Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz called for the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee to eject two fathers of gun violence victims from a hearing after they interrupted his remarks from the audience.
GOP-Led Senate Rebukes President Trump Over Syria Policy
Friday, February 01, 2019
The Senate rebukes Trump on foreign policy by voting for a measure opposing efforts to withdraw troops from Syria. Foreign policy is one area where Republicans aren't afraid to stand up to him.
Senate Republicans Rebuke President On Syria And Afghanistan Policy
Thursday, January 31, 2019
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's amendment opposing a "precipitous withdrawal" from Syria was backed by many GOP senators who disagree with the president's foreign policy.
Spy Boss Coats Warns That Russia, Others Plot New Interference Techniques For 2020
Tuesday, January 29, 2019
The director of national intelligence also told a Senate panel that the threat of Chinese espionage will continue to be the biggest strategic challenge to the United States.
Hispanic-Owned Beer Company Brews Resistance To Trump Presidency
Saturday, January 26, 2019
A onetime supplier to Donald Trump's Chicago tower is now distributing "resistance beer" to support causes the brewer feels have been harmed by the administration's actions.
Who Is Roger Stone?
Friday, January 25, 2019
Roger Stone's relationship with President Trump goes back long before the 2016 presidential campaign. His time in politics, as a self-described "dirty trickster" grew out of the Nixon campaign.
House Oversight Panel Launches Inquiry Into White House Security Clearances
Wednesday, January 23, 2019
Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md., the committee's chairman, said the White House appeared "to have disregarded established procedures for safeguarding classified information" — and he wants to know more.
Congress May Soon Impose New Regulations On Facebook
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
Political forces on the left are joining their voices to those of conservative politicians in seeking regulations over social media giant Facebook.
RNC Members Want To Block A Primary Challenge To Trump, But The Rules May Stop Them
Friday, January 04, 2019
Some GOP activists are eager to stop party rivals from taking on — and possibly weakening — President Trump. But it appears to be too late to make changes for 2020.
Bernie Sanders Responds To Allegations Of Sexism, Harassment By Aides During 2016 Race
Thursday, January 03, 2019
"We will do better next time," the U.S. senator from Vermont and former presidential candidate said. As Sanders considers whether to run in 2020, new allegations from his 2016 campaign have emerged.
Troll Factory Contributes To Russia's Worldwide Interference
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
Russia's disinformation campaign has gotten a lot of attention in the U.S., but it isn't just an American phenomenon. Two-thirds of the tweets posted by Russia's "troll farm" aren't even in English.
Former FBI Director James Comey Testifies Before House Judiciary Committee
Friday, December 07, 2018
Former FBI Director James Comey testified behind closed doors Friday at the request of House Republicans investigating the bureau's handling of the investigation into the Clinton matter.
News Brief: Mueller's Deadlines, Bolton On China, Yellow Vest Protests
Friday, December 07, 2018
Robert Mueller faces 2 deadlines regarding ex-Trump associates. Tensions continue after the U.S. requested the arrest of a Chinese executive. France's yellow vest movement demands more concessions.
Flynn Met With DOJ Lawyers 19 Times, Mueller's Team Says
Wednesday, December 05, 2018
Prosecutors for special counsel Robert Mueller say former Trump national security adviser Michael Flynn has provided substantial help to investigators and deserves leniency in sentencing.
News Brief: Prosecutors' Flynn Memo, Bush Funeral, CBS' Moonves Probe
Wednesday, December 05, 2018
Former national security adviser Michael Flynn should not get jail time, feds say. President George H.W. Bush is mourned in Washington. And Les Moonves misled investigators, according to a CBS report.
CIA Director Briefs Senators On Killing Of Journalist Jamal Khashoggi
Tuesday, December 04, 2018
CIA Director Gina Haspel briefed key senators on Capitol Hill on the Jamal Khashoggi killing and whether the CIA points the finger at Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
News Brief: G20, Saudi Arabia Investigation And Afghanistan Update
Thursday, November 29, 2018
Republican and Democrat Senators defied the President by moving forward a resolution to end US involvement in the war in Yemen. Also, Trump heads to the G20 in Buenos Aires.