Russia's RT global television network, which was fingered by US intelligence agencies for seeking to influence American politics, registered Nov. 10 with the Justice Dept.as a foreign agent.
T&R Productions, RT's content supplier, made the registration. It disputed the need to register, saying owner Mikhail Solodovnikov retains sole editorial control over its news, talk shows and entertainment video packages.
The content "merely informs, not influences," according to the filing. T&R said its programs "cover a broad range of topics, reflect balance regarding commentary, and are not aimed to benefit any foreign government or political party."
The Justice Dept.'s national security division is reviewing T&R's filing for both accuracy and sufficiency.
"Americans have a right to know who is acting in the United States to influence the US government or public on behalf of foreign principals," said Dana Boente, acting assistant attorney general for national security, in a statement.
Hogan Lovells has expanded its relationship with Ukraine to reflect the implementation of the 50/50 US-Ukrainian partnership to develop its critical minerals.
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck has agreed to provide government relations and PA services to the Kingdom of Morocco.
The Washington Media Group is providing strategic communications support for Qatar's Education City, home of satellite facilities of Weill Cornell Medicine, Carnegie Mellon, Georgetown and others.
DCI Group has signed a $250K monthly retainer contract to provide communications and government affairs services for the Commonwealth of the Bahamas.
DGA Group signs $42,500 monthly retainer pact to provide government affairs services to OCP North America, phosphate fertilizer operation owned by the Government of Morocco.
