Mexican journalists were spied on through their portable phones, which were turned into listening devices (as commonly occurs).

There is no proof of who did this, but the obvious suspect is the Mexican state.

"Clean coal" is now even more mythical, as an experimental CO₂-extracting power plant turns out to have to burn only natural gas.

A substantial part of the greenhouse gas emissions of using natural gas come from methane leaks before the gas gets to a power plant.

Reportedly the CIA told Obama about a range of Russian attempts to interfere with the 2016 election, and Obama waited for Republican cooperation in responding.

These reports come from intelligence organizations that have their own antidemocratic agendas. The facts may not be 100% accurate. Recall that Assange said that some DNC email leaks came from insiders, not from Russian crackers. But let's assume they are broadly correct. What then?

Obama, as usual, asked Republicans to cooperate. When they showed their usual attitude, aiming to take control of the US by hook or by crook, he didn't understand the idea of fighting back. He waited for their cooperation until it was too late. What a sap!

Russian interference with the election was hostile to the US, but the damage it did is far less than what the Republicans did on their own: the big gerrymander and voter suppression. That was also hostile to the US, and it still is.

That was also hostile to the US, and it still is.

The troll and his staff are illegally deleting their communications, which by law must be preserved.

If CREW wins its lawsuit, is there anything it can do to make the troll and his staff follow the law?

Ireland is effectively sneaking in a national ID card.