John Podesta

Hillary Clinton, pizza and a phony sex scandal: The power of 'fake news'

The internet rumor had the makings of a bizarrely sordid scandal involving a top political aide to Hillary Clinton, allegations of pedophilia and a restaurant in an upscale part of Washington.

Donald Trump is next US President: Shocked Clinton shies away, markets fall, Russia rejoices

Donald Trump stunned America and the world by defeating Hillary Clinton in a close race to become the 45th president of the United States on Wednesday. This evoked varied emotions from around the world with Mexicans grieving after the announcement and Russians rejoicing the result.

US presidential election 2016: Trump inspires conspiracists in his camp, ramps up distrust

Rigged election, biased media — Donald Trump regularly condemns alleged tactics aimed at derailing his bid for the White House, rhetoric that resonates with some supporters who are growing more mistrustful.

Barack Obama's scandal-free administration might get dirty with Clinton's email probe

If that does occur, those circumstances will roil either the final two months of Obama’s tenure or the initial period of a Clinton term.

Clinton aides expressen surprise after news about her use of private email broke in 2015

Two aides in charge of running Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign were taken aback as news broke in March 2015 of Clinton's use of private email for her work as U.S. secretary of state, according to stolen emails published on Thursday by WikiLeaks.

Hacked emails show Hillary Clinton campaign's fears about Bernie Sanders

Allies of Hillary Clinton felt threatened by the power of Senator Bernie Sanders' candidacy and wondered about getting some signal of support from President Barack Obama in the heat of the Democratic primaries, according to the latest emails in a hacked trove from Clinton campaign chairman John Podesta.

Hacked emails show Hillary Clinton campaign's fears about Bernie Sanders

Allies of Hillary Clinton felt threatened by the power of Senator Bernie Sanders' candidacy and wondered about getting some signal of support from President Barack Obama in the heat of the Democratic primaries, according to the latest emails in a hacked trove from Clinton campaign chairman John Podesta

WikiLeaks releases three of Hillary Clinton's paid speeches for Goldman Sachs

Three of Hillary Clinton's paid speeches to Goldman Sachs were released Saturday by WikiLeaks, casting an awkward spotlight on the Democrat's ties to the biggest players on Wall Street in the final stretch of the White House race.

Top Hillary Clinton adviser Podesta connects Donald Trump campaign to WikiLeaks, Russia

Podesta also suggested the driving force could be "Mr. Trump's deep engagement and ties with Russian interests in his business affairs."

Ecuador cuts off Assange's internet access over fears of interference in US elections

Ecuador says it has temporarily cut off internet access to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange over fears he was using it to interfere in the US presidential election.