Mar 8 International News Biden will ban imports of Russian oil because of Moscow’s war on Ukraine The ban would mark a divergence in U.S. sanctions from those of its allies and partners, most of whom rely on Russian oil and gas. By Scott Detrow, NPR Mar 8 International News Biden will ban imports of Russian oil Scott Detrow, NPR
Feb 24 Kentucky Politics McConnell calls for arming Ukrainians, maximizing sanctions against Russia Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said the U.S withdrawal from Afghanistan was in part to blame for the Russia's invasion into Ukraine. By Ryan Van Velzer Feb 24 Kentucky Politics McConnell calls for arming Ukranians, maximizing sanctions Ryan Van Velzer
Feb 24 International News Biden is expected to announce new sanctions as Russia attacks Ukraine The next round of sanctions could target banks and export controls, which would cut Russia off from critical technology like semiconductors. By Franco Ordoñez, NPR Feb 24 International News Biden is expected to announce new sanctions as Russia attacks Ukraine Franco Ordoñez, NPR
Feb 15 National News President Biden will address Russia and Ukraine tensions Biden will reiterate that the U.S. remains open to diplomacy, the White House says, amid continuing tensions in the region. By Brian Naylor, NPR Feb 15 National News President Biden will address Russia and Ukraine tensions Brian Naylor, NPR
May 17 Economy Congressional Leaders Seek Inquiry Into Russian Investment In Ky. Aluminum Mill The lawmakers asked the Treasury Department to look into an investment into an eastern Kentucky aluminum plant, Braidy Atlas. By Sydney Boles, Ohio Valley ReSource May 17 Economy Lawmakers Seek Inquiry Into Russian Investment In Ky. Plant Sydney Boles, Ohio Valley ReSource
May 13 Economy From Russia, With Loot: Ky. Aluminum Company’s New Russian Partner Raises Concerns The deal has raised further questions about Braidy’s financing, which already included millions from Kentucky taxpayers. By Sydney Boles, Ohio Valley ReSource May 13 Economy Ky. Aluminum Company’s New Russian Partner Raises Concerns Sydney Boles, Ohio Valley ReSource
Apr 16 Economy Kentucky Aluminum Plant Investor Is Russian Company Formerly Under U.S. Sanctions Russian aluminum company Rusal plans to invest in a Kentucky manufacturing plant. The investment is the company’s first U.S. project following relief from federal sanctions. By Sydney Boles, Ohio Valley ReSource Apr 16 Economy Kentucky Investor Is Russian Company Formerly Under U.S. Sanctions Sydney Boles, Ohio Valley ReSource
Mar 24 Politics Mueller Report Doesn’t Find Russian Collusion, But Can’t ‘Exonerate’ On Obstruction; Trump Speaks Updated at 4:59 p.m. ET Special counsel Robert Mueller did not find evidence that President Trump’s campaign conspired with Russia to influence the 2016 election, according to a summary of findings submitted to Congress by Attorney General William Barr. “The Special Counsel’s investigation did not find that the Trump campaign or anyone associated with it […] By Carrie Johnson, NPR , Philip Ewing, NPR and Jessica Taylor, NPR Mar 24 Politics Mueller Report Doesn't Find Russian Collusion, But Can't 'Exonerate' On Obstruction; Trump Speaks Carrie Johnson, NPR, Philip Ewing, NPR and Jessica Taylor, NPR
Mar 24 Politics Attorney General Expected To Give Congress Synopsis Of Mueller Report On Sunday Updated at 2:03 p.m. ET The leaders of the Justice Department are expected to give Congress their summary of special counsel Robert Mueller’s findings on Sunday, according to a person familiar with the matter. Attorney General Bill Barr and Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein were at work reviewing the report and preparing their own synopsis […] By Carrie Johnson, NPR and Philip Ewing, NPR Mar 24 Politics Attorney General Expected To Give Congress Synopsis Of Mueller Report On Sunday Carrie Johnson, NPR and Philip Ewing, NPR
Aug 6 Politics On Moscow Trip, Rand Paul Invites Russians To Washington Sen. Rand Paul was in Russia on Monday and invited Russian officials to meet with members of Congress in Washington, D.C. By Ryland Barton Aug 6 Politics On Moscow Trip, Rand Paul Invites Russians To Washington Ryland Barton
Jul 17 Politics Trump Walks Back Controversial Comments On Russian Election Interference The president walked back his comments after top Republican Congressional leaders implicitly criticized Trump's initial remarks in Finland Tuesday. By Brian Naylor, NPR Jul 17 Politics Trump Walks Back Controversial Comments On Russian Interference Brian Naylor, NPR
Mar 28 Politics Former CIA Analyst: Trump-Russia Scandal Unprecedented Former CIA analyst Ned Price will interview Malcolm Nance, NBC News contributor and former Naval intelligence officer, at the U of L Kentucky Author Forum. By Bill Burton Mar 28 Politics Former CIA Analyst: Trump-Russia Scandal Unprecedented Bill Burton
Mar 19 Politics Trump Cabinet Turnover Sets Record Going Back 100 Years In his first 423 days, President Trump has had more Cabinet changes than most of his predecessors had in a full two years in office. By Tamara Keith, NPR Mar 19 Politics Trump Cabinet Turnover Sets Record Going Back 100 Years Tamara Keith, NPR
Feb 16 Politics Grand Jury Indicts Russians Linked To Interference In 2016 Election A federal grand jury has indicted 13 Russians and three Russian entities in connection with the attack on the 2016 presidential election. By Jessica Taylor, NPR , Philip Ewing, NPR and Carrie Johnson, NPR Feb 16 Politics Grand Jury Indicts Russians Linked To Interference In 2016 Election Jessica Taylor, NPR, Philip Ewing, NPR and Carrie Johnson, NPR
Feb 1 Politics What You Need To Know About The GOP Snooping Memo Controversy Ten questions and answers about the latest — and perhaps most complicated — subplot to spin out of Washington's ongoing Russia imbroglio. By Philip Ewing, NPR Feb 1 Politics What You Need To Know About The GOP Snooping Memo Controversy Philip Ewing, NPR