RT America - August 31, 2018

Gareth Porter: DHS Deceptive About Russian Election Hacking   

The narrative of Russian intelligence threatening the integrity of the US elections has been widely accepted by the media, political elites, and recently the Trump administration intelligence chief, Dan Coats. However, a new report reveals that the Department of Homeland Security created and nurtured an account that was grossly and deliberately deceptive. The report goes on to say that the DHS leaked their own report to news outlets and included deceptive language. For more we are joined by investigative journalist, Gareth Porter.

Is US Technology Helping Al-Qaeda?

The “White Helmets” in Syria are operating the “Sentry” missile detection system in Idlib, an area controlled by al-Qaeda. This system was funded and developed by USAID and former US national security officials. While the system will not warn against the threat of US bombs, it will protect against Syrian and Russian airstrikes leading many to believe the technology is giving al-Qaeda the upper hand in the province. RT’s Dan Cohen reports.

Tiger Woods Hope to Bounce Back During FedEx Cup

Tiger Woods is looking to bounce back after a less than stellar performance during the first tournament of the FedEx Cup Playoffs series. The fastest man in the world was off to a slow start with his Australian soccer club debut. Usain Bolt barely touched the soccer ball, aside from one awkward moment when the ball grazed the side of his cleat. RT America’s Regina Ham reports.