Ryan Lucas

News Brief: Barr On Capitol Hill, Venezuela Update, Visas For Veterans

By Ryan Lucas & Quil Lawrence • May 1, 2019

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Well, Democrats already thought they had plenty to grill William Barr about today when he comes to testify before Congress.

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Mueller Disputes Barr's Summary In Letter

By Ryan Lucas • May 1, 2019

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Maria Butina Sentenced To 18 Months In Prison

By Rachel Martin & Ryan Lucas • Apr 26, 2019

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Russian Agent Maria Butina Sentenced To 18 Months Following Guilty Plea

By Ryan Lucas • Apr 26, 2019

Updated at 11:47 a.m. ET

A Russian woman who plotted to infiltrate conservative political circles and open back channel lines of communication as part of an unofficial influence campaign was sentenced to 18 months in prison on Friday.

Maria Butina pleaded guilty in December to one count of conspiracy to act as a Russian agent in the U.S. without registering with the Justice Department. She faced up to five years in prison.

Democratic Chairman Of House Judiciary Committee Subpoenas Full Mueller Report

By Ryan Lucas • Apr 19, 2019

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Attorney General Barr Says Trump Did Not Commit An Obstruction-Of-Justice Offense

By Ryan Lucas • Apr 18, 2019

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At his press conference this morning, before releasing the redacted special counsel report on the 2016 election, Attorney General William Barr addressed whether or not the president obstructed justice.

See How Much Of The Mueller Report Is Redacted

By Ryan Lucas • Apr 18, 2019

Members of Congress and the public can finally read what special counsel Robert Mueller and his team of investigators found in their 22-month probe into Russia's interference in the 2016 presidential election.

There is a catch, however: Readers cannot see every word, sentence and paragraph in the massive document.

Recapping The Big Moments In Mueller Russia Investigation

By David Greene, Mara Liasson, Scott Detrow & Ryan Lucas • Apr 18, 2019

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It has been roughly 22 months since special counsel Robert Mueller began his investigation into the 2016 election. Along the way, he's charged 34 people, including 25 Russians. More than seven have been found guilty of crimes.

Congress Awaits Release Of Mueller's Report On Russian Interference In 2016 Election

By Steve Inskeep, Susan Davis, Ryan Lucas & Mara Liasson • Apr 18, 2019

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Release Of Redacted Version Of Mueller Report Expected Thursday

By Ryan Lucas • Apr 17, 2019

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We're expecting a redacted version of special counsel Robert Mueller's report to be released tomorrow. Lawmakers and the public alike will get the chance to read for themselves what the special counsel unearthed, disregarded and concluded. And while fights over the report are going to keep going, this release is the culmination of investigations that go back nearly three years, reaching across continents and into President Trump's inner circle. NPR justice reporter Ryan Lucas takes us back to the beginning.