Masood Farivar is a Senior Analyst in VOA’s South and Central Asia Division.
Total of 7,175 hate crime incidents reported in US in 2017, an increase of 17 percent compared to numbers reported in previous year
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Top law enforcement official in United States was removed by president who was angered by Jeff Sessions’ recusal from Russia probe
Officials report no signs of foreign hacking
DHS official says cyber activity is 'run of the mill'
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Center for International Policy study says Saudis donated $2.3 million to US political campaigns in 2016 and 2017
US laws against hate crimes may mean tougher sentences for perpetrators
Lobbyists reject any link between donations and work for desert kingdom
With the U.S. midterm elections weeks away, Democrats have gained the upper hand in fundraising. Analysts say anti-Trump sentiment may be fueling record election contributions as Democrats seek to break the GOP's hold in Congress. As VOA's Masood Farivar reports, the 2018 midterms are shaping up to be the most expensive U.S. congressional election in history.
This story is part of our new Special Report: US Midterms 2018
With the US midterm elections weeks away, Democrats have gained the upper hand in fundraising. Analysts say anti-Trump sentiment may be fueling record election contributions as Democrats seek to break the GOP's hold in Congress. As VOA's Masood Farivar reports, the 2018 midterms are shaping up to be the most expensive U.S. congressional election in history. But some wonder if rising Democratic campaign contributions is enough to unseat enough Republicans and take majority control of Congress.
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Former NYC Mayor has given $100 million to Democratic candidates
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Three of the seven Russian military intelligence agents had previously been charged by special counsel Robert Mueller
White House initially asked FBI to limit investigation to two accusers’ allegations and four witnesses; on Monday, President Trump said he would not object if FBI interviewed a third accuser
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