Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster, President Trump's choice for national security adviser, is viewed as a "hawk" when it comes to Russia.
Iran has been posturing militarily in the region recently.
President Donald Trump has made numerous comments about former presidents.
A spokesperson said Russia had no illusions of grandeur after President Donald Trump took office.
A majority of those laid off were individuals aiding the Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources, as well as those in the Counselor offices.
NATO said the move was not meant to provoke Russia, but President Vladimir Putin responded angrily.
The Department of Defense suggested it may deploy ground troops in Syria to escalate the U.S. military campaign against the Islamic State group.
The Germany-based bank has reportedly focused on the president's and his family's accounts to see if there are ties to Russia.
Intelligence officials have refused to give the White House sensitive intelligence out of fear that the information will be leaked or compromised.
The Russian president has a checkered political past and private life.
The territory has caused great conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
In his first meeting with the international alliance Wednesday, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said the U.S. could "moderate its commitment" to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
Vladimir Putin is rumored to have a net worth that would make him the richest man in the world.
The ship was first spotted near Delaware Tuesday.
The Kremlin sought to reaffirm its stance after a White House statement Tuesday said President Donald Trump “expects” Russia to return Crimea to Ukraine.
U.S. intelligence officials have reportedly raised concerns over the alleged communications because they happened while Trump repeatedly praised Russia and its president.
“What the Kremlin fears most today is that Trump may be ousted or even killed. His ouster, Kremlin insiders argue, is bound to unleash a virulent and bipartisan anti-Russian campaign in Washington,” Foreign Policy magazine wrote this week.
Marinelli, who lives in Russia with his Russian wife, is the leader of the Yes California campaign, a ballot initiative known as Calexit that would amend the state constitution. He is a U.S. citizen.
The National Security Bureau, a government agency tasked with carrying out the president’s domestic security directives, wants Poland’s navy to add multipurpose frigates with air defense capabilities.
The Russian intelligence-gathering ship was armed with missiles and had the capability to intercept communications.
The adult magazine received a few submissions, but none that proved the so-called "Golden Shower Gate" accusations.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may have conflicting views regarding President Donald Trump's future policy in the Middle East.