‘Putin’s Favorite Congressman’ Now Engulfed in NRA Spy Case

Maria Butina allegedly helped her Russian handler meet with a congressional delegation in August 2015. That’s when these lawmakers—one Democrat, one Republican—were in Russia.

Jackie Kucinich

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Published Jul. 17 2018 3:04PM EDT 

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