Gates had extensively assisted in Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian collusion during the 2016 campaign.
“I have no doubt the American people will hold you and the Democrats fully responsible in the upcoming 2020 election.” --President Trump
US Congress ends Cyprus arms embargo, in blow to Turkey
US Congress approves space force, Russia pipeline sanctions
US Congress approves Russia-Europe gas pipeline sanctions
Placating Turkey, Trump admin says doesn't recognize Armenian genocide
Several recent programs airing on Russian state media television have implied, directly and indirectly, that Trump is an agent for Moscow.
Crypto miners usually invest heavily in high-powered computers to jump in on the lucrative crypto mining business. But in Russia, criminals have found a more cost-effective -- and yet, illicit -- solution in jacking government-owned properties.
China, Russia press UN to ease N.Korea sanctions
US wants explanation for Turkey threat to close two bases
The Russian government claims that the United States has plans to carry out two more tests of missile prototypes by the end of 2019.
UN chief says no choice but to ship aid across Syria's border
Trump won the 2019 PolitiFact Lie of the Year award for his claim the anonymous whistleblower got his phone call with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky "almost completely wrong."
GM continues to reduce its global footprint as it slides into the Nov. 5 spot for total worldwide vehicle sales.
Copyright probe, raids stoke fear in Russian IT
Three burglars reportedly broke in as Ecclestone was leaving the country with her daughter for the holidays.
NATO faces most 'complex security' environment in its history: chief
A closure of the base would put the U.S. at a disadvantage in the region as it is likely that Russia would then rent the base.
Everyone welcome? Gay football fans prepare for Qatar
Comey admits 'real sloppiness' in FBI Russia warrant request
Russian nuclear-powered giant icebreaker completes test run
UN talks deadlocked, detached from climate emergency