Rappler's latest stories on US elections 2016
Trump gloats as Mueller gives Dems little support for impeachment
'The Democrats lost so big today,' says US President Donald Trump
Mueller to Congress: Trump was not exonerated
(UPDATED) 'The finding indicates that the president was not exculpated from the acts that he allegedly committed,' Robert Mueller tells the House Judiciary Committee
Trump campaign chief wanted polling data to go to Ukrainian oligarchs – report
CNN says the development demonstrates Paul Manafort had an interest in taking money from a foreign country while he led Trump's campaign
Accused Russian agent pleads guilty in U.S.
Maria Butina – the first Russian convicted in the sprawl of cases arising from Moscow's interference in the 2016 presidential election – faces up to 6 months in prison, followed by likely deportation
Russia probe document shows closer Trump campaign-WikiLeaks contact
The Corsi-Stone communications suggest a level of coordination and planning that have not before appeared in evidence released by the investigation headed by Special Counsel Robert Mueller
Trump sends written responses to special counsel Mueller
Trump also confirms that the written answers to questions sent in by Special Counsel Robert Mueller have been completed
Manafort conviction and Cohen plea boost Mueller probe
Experts say every win counts for Robert Mueller, with a growing record of success making it more likely he will secure cooperation from future witnesses
Michael Cohen, Trump fixer who pledged to 'take a bullet' for the president
'I'm the guy who stops the leaks. I'm the guy who protects the president and the family. I'm the guy who would take a bullet for the president,' Cohen says in a 2017 interview
Paul Manafort: from Trump campaign to prison
What should have been his dream job ended up being his undoing
U.S. says Russia still carrying out 'pervasive' election meddling
'We continue to see a pervasive messaging campaign from Russia to try to weaken and divide the United States,' says Dan Coats, the director of national intelligence
Ex-lawyer says Trump knew of 2016 meeting with Russians – report
According to CNN and NBC, Donald Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen claims he was present when Donald Jr told his father about the Russians' offer to meet, and Trump approved it
Tech didn't spot Russian interference during the last election. Now it's asking law enforcement for help.
Tech companies say they need help from law enforcement because the private sector is not always aware of threats picked up on by intelligence agencies
Russian oligarch questioned over Trump lawyer payments – report
CNN reports that the payments were made after the election but while Michael Cohen was still Donald Trump's personal attorney
Mueller questions for Trump probe possible obstruction – report
(UPDATED) The questions also show that Special Counsel Robert Mueller wants to find out what US President Donald Trump knew about links between members of his presidential campaign and Russia
Comey memos show Trump's obsession with Russia probe
Trump 'said he was trying to run the country and the cloud of this Russia business was making that difficult,' FBI director James Comey writes in a memo on a conversation they had on March 30, 2017
Trump can fire Russia prosecutor Mueller, says White House
After months of denying Mueller's removal is under consideration, the change in tone comes as President Donald Trump reacts furiously to an FBI raid of his private lawyer's offices
Zuckerberg says Facebook will always offer a free version
Zuckerberg's wording in his response to a US senator's question regarding their business model leaves open the possibility of a paid, ad-free version
Zuckerberg says Facebook in 'arms race' with Russia
The Facebook CEO says that Russians exploiting their system will keep getting better, and Facebook will have to invest in getting better to keep up
Mark Zuckerberg says Facebook is not a monopoly
A US senator suggests that Facebook may be a monopoly – a claim that Zuckerberg rejects
Zuckerberg apologizes to U.S. Congress over massive Facebook breach
'If you and other social media companies do not get your act in order, none of us are going to have any privacy anymore,' US Senator Bill Nelson tells the Facebook CEO in his first-ever US Congressional appearance
Trump congratulates Putin, summit on cards
Although a spy attack has topped global headlines for weeks, it did not come up during the leaders' conversation, according to both the Kremlin and White House
Cambridge Analytica denies data misuse amid UK regulator probe
The British data analysis company, hired by the 2016 Trump campaign, says the source of the accusations – which it calls 'a former contractor' – is 'misrepresenting himself and the company'
Facebook rocked by data privacy scandal as investigations loom
Democratic Senator Amy Klobuchar and Republican John Kennedy call for Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg to appear before Congress, along with the CEOs of Google and Twitter
U.S. hits Russia with sanctions for election meddling
The move comes despite US President Donald Trump's repeated denial that Russia tried to tilt the election in his favor, fearing it could call his victory over Hillary Clinton into question
House panel finds 'no evidence' of Trump-Russia election collusion
(UPDATED) The panel concurs with the judgment of US spy chiefs from January 2017 on the Russian interference, except with respect to President Vladimir Putin's alleged preference for candidate Donald Trump
Moscow calls US vote meddling claims 'blabber', 'fantasies'
(2nd UPDATE) 'So as long as we don't see facts, everything else is blabber,' says Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov
U.S. indicts 13 Russians for election interference
The indictment details a stunning operation launched in 2014 in a bid to sow social division in the US and influence American politics 'including the presidential election of 2016'
Trump team claims Russia investigator 'unlawfully' got emails
(UPDATED) Kory Langhofer's accusations are the latest by Republicans seeking to raise doubts about the credibility of Robert Mueller's investigation
FBI chief Wray rejects Trump criticism
'The agents, analysts and staff of the FBI are big boys and girls. We understand that we will take criticism from all corners. We're accustomed to that,' FBI Director Christopher Wray says in a testimony before the House Judiciary Committee
The Trump-Russia probe: What we know
Here is what we know about the probe into allegations of Russian election meddling
Trump, Putin brush aside U.S. election claims at APEC summit
The two leaders snatch brief but chummy discussions on the margins of the APEC Summit in Vietnam
Trump campaign adviser admits contacts with Russian officials – reports
But Carter Page downplays the significance of the meetings, telling the New York Times he had 'a very brief hello to a couple of people'
#ThewRap: Things you need to know, November 3, 2017
Hello! Here are the stories you shouldn't miss this Friday.
These are the Facebook ads Russia bought to misinform US voters
'We basically have the brightest minds of our tech community here and Russia was able to weaponize your platforms to divide us, to dupe us and to discredit democracy,' says one US representative
Russians also used Instagram to spread misinformation – Facebook
20 million Americans were exposed to Russian-led information campaign on Instagram in 2016, admits Facebook
U.S. Senate passes Russia sanctions, sends bill to Trump
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says the bill would address the failure so far to punish Russian President Vladimir Putin for what he described as a stunning breach of a sovereign nation s elections
Last hope for anti-Trump camp is the Electoral College
Its 538 members the government says it is not even a body really but rather a process – will vote December 19 to formally confirm Trump s stunning win over Democrat Hillary Clinton in the November 8 election
Trump vote won't affect US World Cup bid decision – official
The US is considered a favorite to host the 2026 World Cup with the bidding process expected to get under way next year
LeBron James unsure about return to White House under Trump
LeBron James says he is unsure if he will attend White House receptions in the future following Donald Trump s shock election win
WATCH: Ellen DeGeneres' powerful, funny message after US elections results
At times like this it’s important to remember what Eleanor Roosevelt said: It is better to light a candle than curse the darkness says Ellen
Fear, resilience among Fil-Am Dems over Trump presidency
Filipino American Democrats in Nevada are crushed by Donald Trump s presidential win but vow to organize and fight back
Trump win greeted with gloating, disgust in US sports world
Sports Twitter reacts with condemnation and praise after Donald Trump is elected the 45th US president
WATCH: Miley Cyrus' emotional message after Donald Trump's win
I wish she had an opportunity because she fought for so long and because I believe her when she says that she loves this country Miley says of Hillary Clinton s defeat
Clinton offers to work with Trump, wishes him success
4th UPDATE Clinton: This is painful and it will be for a long time but I want you to remember this: our campaign was never about one person or even one election
'Do not weep:' Stars tweet after Donald Trump win
Many celebrities supported Clinton during the election and have now taken to social media to express shock and dismay after a shocking Trump victory
Climate diplomats push back against Trump victory
Trump cannot prevent the implementation of the landmark Paris pact inked in the French capital last December says Segolene Royal France s environment minister and outgoing head of the UN climate forum
Duterte congratulates Donald Trump
The Philippine President looks forward to working with the incoming administration for enhanced Philippines US relations anchored on mutual respect says Malacañang
'I'm very afraid': Muslims in shock as Trump heads for victory
I am very concerned that the relationship between the US and Muslim countries will become tense again
[Balikbayan Voices] Not the America I thought I knew
On November 28 I will return to the country of my birth for the first time in over two years As a Filipino American who has been living in a country Trump called a terrorist nation and who frequently gets mistaken for an Arab I would be lying if I told you I wasn t nervous
Stars react as US elections results roll in
Khloe Kardashian Katy Perry Adam Lambert Lady Gaga and more react as results from the different US states come in
