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MARIA BUTINA

November 9, 2021

How the Wheels Came Off at the NRA

Tim Mak’s new book, “Misfire,” traces the spectacularly bungled reign of Wayne LaPierre.

October 2, 2019

How the NRA Sold Out America

A new report details the limits of the gun lobby's patriotism when there's Russian moolah on the line.

February 11, 2019

The Spy Who Wasn’t

The U.S. government went looking for someone to blame for Russia's interference in the 2016 election—and found Maria Butina, the perfect scapegoat.

August 3, 2018

Vladimir Putin might need to hire spies who can hold their liquor.

July 27, 2018

The National Prayer Breakfast is a perfect place for the unsavory to meet the Washington elite.

July 16, 2018

A gun rights advocate was just arrested and charged with acting as a Russian agent.

November 16, 2012

The Rise of Russia’s Gun Nuts