Resignations/Firings at the FBI:

FBI/DOJ Members on the Russian Collusion Hoax Watch List:

FBI Assignments Away from FBI Headquarters:

The individuals listed above had been Section Chiefs at FBI Headquarters. Comey transferred each to field offices.

Other Notable Retirements Implicated in the Russia Collusion Hoax:

Chuck Rosenberg

State Department Officials Involved in the Russia Collusion Hoax:

United States Intelligence Officials Involved in the Russia Collusion Hoax:

British Intelligence Officials Involved in the Russia Collusion Hoax:

Australian Intelligence Officials Involved in the Russia Collusion Hoax:

Alexander Downer

Obama Officials Involved in the Russia Collusion Hoax:

The Clinton Campaign and the DNC Members Involved in the Russia Collusion Hoax:

Individuals Referred to Joint Task Force by Devin Nunes for Open-Setting Interviews investigating the Russia Spygate Scandal:

Note that the names listed cut off at a certain political level (below Sally Yates at the DOJ; below James Comey at FBI; and below John Kerry at the State Department. All of the names listed below appear to be tied to, and related to, the Steele Dossier.

Clinton Confidants Involved in the Russia Collusion Hoax:

Perkins Coie Members Involved in the Russia Collusion Hoax:

Attendees of the Never-Trumper Sea Island Meeting (Sea Island, Georgia, March 3-6, 2016):

The Billionaires Club:

Philip Anschultz
Eric Schmidt
Arthur Sulzberger
Tim Cook
Larry Page
Sean Parker
Elon Musk
Dick & Charlie Monfort
Jon Kukral

Politicians:

Mitch McConnell
Paul Ryan – House Speaker
Tom Cotton – Senator
Lindsey Graham – Senator
Cory Gardner – Senator
Tim Scott – Senator
Rob Portman – Senator
Ben Sasse – Senator
Fred Upton – House
Kevin Brady – House
Kevin McCarthy – House
Tom Price – House – later HHS (Resigned)
Jeb Hensarling – House
Diane Black – House
Cathy McMorris Rodgers – House

Political Advisors:

Karl Rove
Bill Kristol

The preceding is by no means an exclusive list. This is simply a listing of attendees from news reports. No attempt to assess individual involvement has been made.

Websites/Blogs (list NOT exclusive):

Lawfare (Blog dedicated to National Security Issues – Lawfare is subset of Brookings Institution):

Benjamin Wittes – Editor-in-Chief. Founder. Senior Fellow in Governance Studies – The Brookings Institution. Former editorial writer at Washington Post.
Robert Chesney – Founding Editor. Law professor at the University of Texas at Austin. Served on a detention-policy task force for Obama.
Jack Goldsmith – Founding Editor. Harvard law professor. Former Bush Justice Department official.
Susan Hennessey – Fellow in National Security Law. The Brookings Institution. Former Attorney in the Office of General Counsel of the National Security Agency.

Aligned with small group at FBI/DOJ – effectively serves as informal external/private advisor and strategist. Many former Obama DOJ officials are guest contributors. Fired FBI General Counsel James Baker taking position at Lawfare. Staff listing here.

On October 24, 2016, Wittes posted article, A Coalition of All Democratic Forces, Part III: What if Trump Wins? Wittes invokes “Insurance Policy” and use of Courts to fight Trump Presidency. See also: Part I & Part II.

Bob Bauer – White House Counsel to President Obama during 2010 and 2011. In 2013, Obama named Bauer to be Co-Chair of the Presidential Commission on Election Administration. Bauer was a Partner at Perkins Coie for 35 years until his retirement on May 15, 2018. Bauer was General Counsel to Obama for America, Obama’s campaign organization, in 2008 and 2012, and served as General Counsel to the Democratic National Committee. Bob has also served as co-counsel to the New Hampshire State Senate in the trial of Chief Justice David A. Brock (2000); general counsel to the Bill Bradley for President Committee (1999-2000); and counsel to the Democratic Leader in the trial of President William Jefferson Clinton (1999). Bauer has been an extensive contributor at Lawfare and Just Security.

Just Security (Blog based at New York University School of Law):

Ryan Goodman – Founding co-editor. Served as Special Counsel to the General Counsel of the Department of Defense.
Steve Vladeck – Co-editor-in-chief. Professor of law at the University of Texas School of Law. Senior editor of the Journal of National Security Law & Policy. Contributing editor to Lawfare.

Traditionally more liberal counterpart to Lawfare. Shifted into general alignment w/Lawfare post Trump Presidency. Maintains section dedicated to Russia Investigation. Staff listing here.

Bob Bauer – White House Counsel to President Obama during 2010 and 2011. In 2013, Obama named Bauer to be Co-Chair of the Presidential Commission on Election Administration. Bauer was a Partner at Perkins Coie for 35 years until his retirement on May 15, 2018. Bauer was General Counsel to Obama for America, Obama’s campaign organization, in 2008 and 2012, and served as General Counsel to the Democratic National Committee. Bob has also served as co-counsel to the New Hampshire State Senate in the trial of Chief Justice David A. Brock (2000); general counsel to the Bill Bradley for President Committee (1999-2000); and counsel to the Democratic Leader in the trial of President William Jefferson Clinton (1999). Bauer has been an extensive contributor at Lawfare and Just Security.

The Moscow Project (Website dedicated to Trump/Russia Collusion – Funded by Center for American Progress Action Fund):

Max Bergmann – Director of the Moscow Project and a senior fellow at American Progress. Member of the secretary of state’s policy planning staff in Obama Administration.
Diana Pilipenko – Associate Director for anti-corruption and illicit finance for the Moscow Project at the Center for American Progress Action Fund.

Staff listing here.

Think Tanks (list NOT exclusive):

Center for American Progress (Leftist Think Tank/Advocacy – Funded in part by George Soros):

Neera Tanden – President and CEO. CEO of CAP Fund. Served in both the Obama and Clinton administrations, as well as on presidential campaigns.
Jennifer Palmieri – Executive Vice President for Communications and Advocacy. President CAP Fund. Communications Director for the Clinton Campaign. White House Communications Director for Obama.

Board of Directors includes John Podesta, Tom Daschle, Glenn Hutchins, Jonathan Lavine, Tom Steyer, Donald Sussman, Hansjörg Wyss. Staff listing here. Experts here.

Center for American Progress is effectively an extension of Clinton Campaign, Foundation, DNC.

Atlantic Council – (NATO-aligned American think tank specializing in the field of international affairs):

Fred Kempe – President and CEO. Editor and reporter at the Wall Street Journal.
Damon Wilson – Executive Vice President. Senior Director for European Affairs at the National Security Council for Bush II.
Karl V. Hopkins – Partner on Dentons Law – Energy Transport and Infrastructure. Provides strategic and legal advice to national oil companies.

The Atlantic Counsel has been historically active in Ukraine through their Ukraine in Europe Initiative.

International Advisory Board members are industry leaders and former heads of state. Their Board of Directors list is equally impressive. Staff listing here. Experts here.

Atlantic Council members listed elsewhere in this post:

James Clapper – Obama’s Director of National Intelligence. International Advisory Board.
Victor Pinchuk – Russian Oligarch connected to Clinton Foundation. International Advisory Board.
Evelyn Farkas – Obama’s Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Russia/Ukraine/Eurasia. – Non-Resident Senior Fellow.
Dimitry Alperovich – Founder/CTO of Crowdstrike. Non-Resident Senior Fellow.

Atlantic Council is Establishment-Left politically.

Brookings Institution (Globally oriented Washington Think Tank):

John Rutherford Allen – President. Retired Marine Corps four-star General. Former Commander of the NATO International Security Assistance Force. Obama’s “Special Presidential Envoy to the Global Coalition to Counter ISIL”.
Ted Gayer – Executive Vice President. Vice President and Director of the Economic Studies program at Brookings.

Board of Trustees include John Thorton, Glenn Hutchins (also on CAP Board), Suzanne Nora Johnson. Experts here.

Brookings is Establishment-Left politically.

Foreign Powers Buy Influence at Think Tanks – September 6, 2014 – New York Times.
How Think Tanks Amplify Corporate America’s Influence – August 7, 2016 – New York Times.
Brookings Institution – The Progressive Jukebox Funded by American Taxpayers – June 2, 2017 – Forbes.

Crowdstrike:

Dimitry Alperovich – Co-Founder and CTO. Crowdstrike “investigated” the hacking of the DNC’s servers. The FBI was refused access to independently examine the DNC servers. Former NSA experts later claim it wasn’t a hack, but a leak by someone with access to the DNC’s system. Alperovich is a Non-Resident Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council. Former McAfee Executive.
George Kurtz – Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer. Former McAfee Executive.
Steven Chabinsky – Former General Counsel and Chief Risk Officer (9/12-4/16). Appointed by Obama to the Commission on Enhancing National Cybersecurity on April 18, 2016 – two months before Crowdstrike report. Former Deputy Assistant Director of the FBI’s Cyber Division and FBI’s top cyber lawyer during Mueller’s tenure as FBI Director. Now a Partner at White & Case – a D.C. law firm.
Shawn Henry – CSO and President of Crowdstrike Services since April 2012. Previously the FBI’s Executive Assistant Director of the Criminal, Cyber, Response, and Services Branch – appointed by FBI Director Mueller.
Robert Johnston – Principal Consultant & Incident Response Expert. Lead investigator on the DNC server investigation. Previously, Marine Corps captain in U.S. Cyber Command. Team Lead of 81 National Cyber Protection Team. Left Crowdstrike in August 2016 and co-founded cybersecurity firm Adlumin. The FBI has never spoken with Johnston.
Google invested $100 million in Crowdstrike in July 2015.

Fusion GPS (Bean LLC) Principals and Key Staff:

Glenn Simpson – Founder of Fusion GPS. Hired by the DNC and Clinton Campaign – through Perkins Coie – to produce the Steele Dossier on President Trump. The Dossier would be used by the FBI to obtain a FISA Warrant on Carter Page. Fusion GPS was also employed by Russian lawyer, Veselnitskaya (Prevezon Case) through law firm BakerHostetler during the same period that Fusion commissioned the Steele Dossier. Simpson is a former WSJ Reporter. Fusion employees exclusively democratic with political connections to Clinton or Obama administrations. Simpson and Bruce & Nellie Ohr have known each other since at least 2010. Simpson has known Steele since at least 2009. More on Simpson/Fusion here, here and here.
Peter Fritsch – Co-Founder. Surprisingly little information on Fritsch is available.
Mary Jacoby – Simpson’s wife. Visits White House the day after Mike Rogers shuts down FBI/DOJ contractor access to the FISA Search System.
Tom Catan – Partner.
Nellie Ohr is the wife of former Associate Deputy AG – Bruce Ohr. Conduit for documents passed to FBI through DOJ’s Bruce Ohr. Simpson and Bruce & Nellie Ohr have known each other since at least 2010. The Ohr’s have known Steel since at least 2006. Nellie Ohr was Professor of Russian Studies at Vasser during 90’s. Edward Baumgartner (hired by Fusion to work w/Veselnitskaya & Christopher Steele) studied at Vasser (Russian Studies) this time. Ohr was a conduit between Steele/Fusion and Bruce Ohr/DOJ. Ohr sent emails regarding Natalia Veselnitskaya to Robert Otto – State Department – Bureau of Intelligence and Research specializing in Russia.

Jay Bagwell
Erica Castro
Patrick Corcoran
Jason Felch
Neil King
David Michaels
Taylor Sears
Laura Sego

Fusion GPS Affiliations:

Glenn Simpson – Founder of Fusion GPS. Hired by the DNC and Clinton Campaign – through Perkins Coie – to produce the Steele Dossier on President Trump. The Dossier would be used by the FBI to obtain a FISA Warrant on Carter Page. Fusion GPS was also employed by Russian lawyer, Veselnitskaya (Prevezon Case) through law firm BakerHostetler during the same period that Fusion commissioned the Steele Dossier. Simpson is a former WSJ Reporter. Fusion employees exclusively democratic with political connections to Clinton or Obama administrations. Simpson and Bruce & Nellie Ohr have known each other since at least 2010. Simpson has known Steele since at least 2009. More on Simpson/Fusion here, here and here.
Christopher Steele – Orbis Partner – author of Steele Dossier. Employed as contractor by Fusion GPS. Former British intelligence officer with MI6 from 1987 until his retirement in 2009. Steele’s Dossier used by FBI to obtain FISA Warrant on Carter Page. Referred to DOJ by Grassley for potential violations of 18 USC 1001. Steele has known Fusion’s Simpson since at least 2009. Bruce Ohr has been described as a long-time friend of Steele with a relationship going back to at least 2006 (includes Ohr’s wife Nellie). Steele had extensive documented contact with Bruce Ohr starting in January 2016 (likely started earlier). Contact would continue through at least all of 2017. See here, here and here. Steele maintains contacts with British Intelligence, Sir Richard Dearlove and UK Intelligence firm Hakluyt. Steele appears to have been represented by Adam Waldman. Steele also appears to have lobbied on behalf of Oleg Deripaska – who was discussed in emails between Ohr and Steele. Steele Timeline here.
Christopher Burrows – Orbis Partner. There is surprisingly little information available on Burrows.
Edward Baumgartner – Co-founded UK-based intelligence consultancy Edward Austin. Hired by Fusion to work w/Veselnitskaya on Prevezon and work w/Steele on Dossier. Studied at Vasser (Russian Studies) in ’90s. Nellie Ohr was Professor of Russian Studies at Vasser during this time.
Richard Dearlove – Former MI6 Head (1999-2004). Was Christopher Steele’s boss at MI6. Had known Steele and Burrows personally. Steel and Burrows would meet Dearlove in early Fall 2016. Dearlove advised Steele and Burrows to work discreetly with a top British government official to pass along information to the FBI.
Sir Andrew Wood – Former British Ambassador to Russia. Briefed John McCain on Steele Dossier. Has known Steele for years. May have worked on behalf of Fusion and/or Orbis.
Sergei Millian – Believed to be Source D (& possibly Source E) in a collection of memos Steele wrote between June and December of 2016. Information from Millian appears to have come second or third-hand. Papadopoulos’ now-wife, Simona Mangiante, said “Millian approached the young Trump foreign policy advisor early in 2016, after he became associated with the campaign, and they struck up a friendship”. This description does not appear to be entirely accurate. On July 22, 2016, Papadopoulos emailed Ivan Timofeev regarding Millian, “if you know any background of him that is noteworthy before I see him, kindly send my way.” Papadopoulos met Millian somewhere between July 23-25, 2016. It appears this was their first meeting. Millian would give an interview to ABC’s Brian Ross in July 2016 (day not disclosed), claiming to have ties to then-Candidate Trump.
Oleg Deripaska – Russian Oligarch. One of seven targeted by recent U.S. sanctions. Long-standing ties to Putin. Paul Manafort lobbied on Deripaska’s behalf. Deripaska may have been involved in Dossier creation – suspicions are rising that Deripaska may have employed Christopher Steele. Both Steele and Adam Waldman lobbied Congress (specifically Senate Select Committee on Intelligence & possibly DOJ’s Bruce Ohr) on Deripaska’s behalf. Oleg Deripaska would be enlisted in 2009 by then-FBI Director Robert Mueller for help in obtaining the release of retired FBI Agent Robert Levinson. Andrew McCabe recruited Deripaska for the attempt. Clinton State Department killed the Levinson deal.
Nellie Ohr is the wife of former Associate Deputy AG – Bruce Ohr. Conduit for documents passed to FBI through DOJ’s Bruce Ohr. Simpson and Bruce & Nellie Ohr have known each other since at least 2010. The Ohr’s have known Steel since at least 2006. Nellie Ohr was Professor of Russian Studies at Vasser during 90’s. Edward Baumgartner (hired by Fusion to work w/Veselnitskaya & Christopher Steele) studied at Vasser (Russian Studies) this time. Ohr was a conduit between Steele/Fusion and Bruce Ohr/DOJ. Ohr sent emails regarding Natalia Veselnitskaya to Robert Otto – State Department – Bureau of Intelligence and Research specializing in Russia.
Bruce Ohr is a former Associate Deputy Attorney General. Ohr was demoted twice. Stripped of Associate Deputy Attorney General title on December 6, 2017. Removed as head of the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force January 8, 2018. Unofficial liaison between Fusion GPS and FBI/DOJ. Wife – Nellie Ohr – worked at Fusion. Long-standing ties to both Christopher Steele and Glenn Simpson/Fusion GPS. Simpson and Bruce & Nellie Ohr have known each other since at least 2010. Ohr has been described as a long-time friend of Steele with a relationship going back to at least 2006 (includes Ohr’s wife Nellie). Ohr texted and emailed extensively with Steele beginning in January 2016 (likely started earlier). See here, here and here. Oleg Deripaska was discussed in emails between Ohr and Steele. Ohr appears to have a significant role in Dossier creation – see here and here.
David Kramer – Served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State dealing with Russia during Bush administration. Currently Senior Director for Human Rights and Human Freedom at the McCain Institute. Kramer is a member of the Ukraine Today media organization’s International Supervisory Council. Used frequently by Washington Post to criticize President Trump. At the direction of John McCain, Kramer would fly to London in November 2016 to meet with Dossier author Christopher Steele.
Natalia Veselnitskaya – Russian Lawyer for Denis Katsyv and Prevezon. Attended Trump Tower Meeting w/Akhmetshin to argue against Magnitsky Act. Hired Fusion GPS for Prevezon in 2013 through law firm BakerHostetler.
Daniel Jones – Heads Penn Quarter Group. Ex-Feinstein Staffer. PQG funded by 7-10 Silicon Valley Billionaires – $50 million. PQG Hired Steele and Fusion post-election to continue opposition research into President Trump. Linked to lobbyist (Adam Waldman) for Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska who was offering Warner access to former British spy and dossier author Christopher Steele (texts here). Notes Jones was speaking w/Senator Mark Warner.
Adam Waldman – DC lawyer, lobbyist and registered foreign agent for Oleg Deripaska and Sergey Lavrov. Waldman offered Senator Warner access to Dossier author Christopher Steele (texts here). Waldman also appears to represent (in some fashion) Dossier author Christopher Steel and WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. Linked to Penn Quarter Group and Daniel Jones.
Paul Hauser – British national who reportedly serves as Deripaska’s attorney. Hauser was asked several questions regarding Deripaska’s involvement in the Steele Dossier by Grassley in February 2018. In Hauser’s response, no firm answer was given.
Media – Fusion worked extensively with various reporters and aggressively promoted stories. See Print Journalists below.
Michael McFaul (Possible) – Obama’s U.S. ambassador to Russia from 2012 to 2014. Currently a professor at Stanford. Used frequently by Washington Post to criticize President Trump. McFaul’s name comes up repeatedly as “foreign policy expert” – often in tandem w/Kramer.

Christopher Steele Connections:

Christopher Steele – Orbis Partner – author of Steele Dossier. Employed as contractor by Fusion GPS. Former British intelligence officer with MI6 from 1987 until his retirement in 2009. Steele’s Dossier used by FBI to obtain FISA Warrant on Carter Page. Referred to DOJ by Grassley for potential violations of 18 USC 1001. Steele has known Fusion’s Simpson since at least 2009. Bruce Ohr has been described as a long-time friend of Steele with a relationship going back to at least 2006 (includes Ohr’s wife Nellie). Steele had extensive documented contact with Bruce Ohr starting in January 2016 (likely started earlier). Contact would continue through at least all of 2017. See here, here and here. Steele maintains contacts with British Intelligence, Sir Richard Dearlove and UK Intelligence firm Hakluyt. Steele appears to have been represented by Adam Waldman. Steele also appears to have lobbied on behalf of Oleg Deripaska – who was discussed in emails between Ohr and Steele. Steele Timeline here.
Glenn Simpson – Founder of Fusion GPS. Hired by the DNC and Clinton Campaign – through Perkins Coie – to produce the Steele Dossier on President Trump. The Dossier would be used by the FBI to obtain a FISA Warrant on Carter Page. Fusion GPS was also employed by Russian lawyer, Veselnitskaya (Prevezon Case) through law firm BakerHostetler during the same period that Fusion commissioned the Steele Dossier. Simpson is a former WSJ Reporter. Fusion employees exclusively democratic with political connections to Clinton or Obama administrations. Simpson and Bruce & Nellie Ohr have known each other since at least 2010. Simpson has known Steele since at least 2009. More on Simpson/Fusion here, here and here.
Christopher Burrows – Orbis Partner. There is surprisingly little information available on Burrows.
Orbis Business Intelligence Limited, International Limited – Co-owned by Steele & Burrows
Walsingham Training Limited, Partners Limited – Sister company to Orbis – Co-owned by Steele & Burrows
Edward Baumgartner – Co-founded UK-based intelligence consultancy Edward Austin. Hired by Fusion to work w/Veselnitskaya on Prevezon and worked on Steele Dossier. Studied at Vasser (Russian Studies) in ’90s. Nellie Ohr was Professor of Russian Studies at Vasser during this time.
Richard Dearlove – Former MI6 Head (1999-2004). Was Christopher Steele’s boss at MI6. Had known Steele and Burrows personally. Steel and Burrows would meet Dearlove in early Fall 2016. Dearlove advised Steele and Burrows to work discreetly with a top British government official to pass along information to the FBI.
Sir Andrew Wood – Former British Ambassador to Russia. Briefed John McCain on Steele Dossier. Has known Steele for years. May have worked on behalf of Fusion and/or Orbis.
Hakluyt – British strategic intelligence and advisory firm (see below). Unknown if Steele & Hakluyt worked together. Hakluyt may have role in Papadopoulos meetings.
Sergei Millian – Believed to be Source D (& possibly Source E) in a collection of memos Steele wrote between June and December of 2016. Information from Millian appears to have come second or third-hand. Papadopoulos’ now-wife, Simona Mangiante, said “Millian approached the young Trump foreign policy advisor early in 2016, after he became associated with the campaign, and they struck up a friendship”. This description does not appear to be entirely accurate. On July 22, 2016, Papadopoulos emailed Ivan Timofeev regarding Millian, “if you know any background of him that is noteworthy before I see him, kindly send my way.” Papadopoulos met Millian somewhere between July 23-25, 2016. It appears this was their first meeting. Millian would give an interview to ABC’s Brian Ross in July 2016 (day not disclosed), claiming to have ties to then-Candidate Trump.
Oleg Deripaska – Russian Oligarch. One of seven targeted by recent U.S. sanctions. Long-standing ties to Putin. Paul Manafort lobbied on Deripaska’s behalf. Deripaska may have been involved in Dossier creation – suspicions are rising that Deripaska may have employed Christopher Steele. Both Steele and Adam Waldman lobbied Congress (specifically Senate Select Committee on Intelligence & possibly DOJ’s Bruce Ohr) on Deripaska’s behalf. Oleg Deripaska would be enlisted in 2009 by then-FBI Director Robert Mueller for help in obtaining the release of retired FBI Agent Robert Levinson. Andrew McCabe recruited Deripaska for the attempt. Clinton State Department killed the Levinson deal.
Nellie Ohr is the wife of former Associate Deputy AG – Bruce Ohr. Conduit for documents passed to FBI through DOJ’s Bruce Ohr. Simpson and Bruce & Nellie Ohr have known each other since at least 2010. The Ohr’s have known Steel since at least 2006. Nellie Ohr was Professor of Russian Studies at Vasser during 90’s. Edward Baumgartner (hired by Fusion to work w/Veselnitskaya & Christopher Steele) studied at Vasser (Russian Studies) this time. Ohr was a conduit between Steele/Fusion and Bruce Ohr/DOJ. Ohr sent emails regarding Natalia Veselnitskaya to Robert Otto – State Department – Bureau of Intelligence and Research specializing in Russia.
Bruce Ohr is a former Associate Deputy Attorney General. Ohr was demoted twice. Stripped of Associate Deputy Attorney General title on December 6, 2017. Removed as head of the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force January 8, 2018. Unofficial liaison between Fusion GPS and FBI/DOJ. Wife – Nellie Ohr – worked at Fusion. Long-standing ties to both Christopher Steele and Glenn Simpson/Fusion GPS. Simpson and Bruce & Nellie Ohr have known each other since at least 2010. Ohr has been described as a long-time friend of Steele with a relationship going back to at least 2006 (includes Ohr’s wife Nellie). Ohr texted and emailed extensively with Steele beginning in January 2016 (likely started earlier). See here, here and here. Oleg Deripaska was discussed in emails between Ohr and Steele. Ohr appears to have a significant role in Dossier creation – see here and here.
David Kramer – Served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State dealing with Russia during Bush administration. Currently Senior Director for Human Rights and Human Freedom at the McCain Institute. Kramer is a member of the Ukraine Today media organization’s International Supervisory Council. Used frequently by Washington Post to criticize President Trump. At the direction of John McCain, Kramer would fly to London in November 2016 to meet with Dossier author Christopher Steele.
Daniel Jones – Heads Penn Quarter Group. Ex-Feinstein Staffer. PQG funded by 7-10 Silicon Valley Billionaires – $50 million. PQG Hired Steele and Fusion post-election to continue opposition research into President Trump. Linked to lobbyist (Adam Waldman) for Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska who was offering Warner access to former British spy and dossier author Christopher Steele (texts here). Notes Jones was speaking w/Senator Mark Warner.
Victoria Nuland – Former Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs. Gave green light to FBI Agent Gaeta’s meeting w/Steele in July 2016. Received copy of Steele Dossier in July 2016. May have seen Dossier prior to FBI Leadership. Gave Dossier to FBI, Kerry. Nuland had known Steel since 2014 through Jonathan Winer. Lied about bilateral talks with Iran.
Jonathan Winer – Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for International Law Enforcement and former Special Envoy for Libya. Received copy of Shadow Dossier from Blumenthal. Also received copy of Steele Dossier in September 2016. Has known Steele for some years.
Adam Waldman – DC lawyer, lobbyist and registered foreign agent for Oleg Deripaska and Sergey Lavrov. Waldman offered Senator Warner access to Dossier author Christopher Steele (texts here). Waldman also appears to represent (in some fashion) Dossier author Christopher Steel and WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. Linked to Penn Quarter Group and Daniel Jones.
Paul Hauser – British national who reportedly serves as Deripaska’s attorney. Hauser was asked several questions regarding Deripaska’s involvement in the Steele Dossier by Grassley in February 2018. In Hauser’s response, no firm answer was given.
Journalists – from Yahoo News, Mother Jones, BBC News, Vanity Fair, The Guardian, Washington Post. Possibly New York Times. See Print Journalists below.

Hakluyt (Parent Holding Company is Holdingham. Pelorus Research provides intel to Investment Managers):

British strategic intelligence and advisory firm.
Fitzroy MacLean – Founder (deceased).
Christopher James – Founder. Managing Director. Formerly in charge of MI6’s business relations.
Mike Reynolds – Founder. Director. Former station head of MI6 in Germany. Reportedly close friends w/former MI6 Head Richard Dearlove.
Lord Paul Deighton – Chairman. British Conservative Politician. Former Investment Banker.
Paul Schreier – Managing Director.
Keith Craig – Former CEO. Remains on Advisory Board.
Andy France – Hakluyt Cyber (role unclear). Former Darktrace CEO. Former Deputy Director for Cyber Defense Operations at GCHQ.
Jonathan Clarke – Director – U.S. Operations.
Jonathan Selib – Employed by Hakluyt – Made donations to Clinton Campaign.
Holly Evans – Employed by Hakluyt – Made donations to Clinton Campaign.
Andrew Exum – Employed by Hakluyt – Made donations to Clinton Campaign.
Sir Iain Lobban – Advisory Board Member. Former Director, GCHQ.
Ambassador Louis Susman – Advisory Board Member. Former U.S. Ambassador to UK.
Alexander Downer – Former Advisory Board Member. Australia’s top diplomat in Britain. Previously UN Envoy to Cyprus. Met with George Papadopoulos in London. Downer was an Advisory Board Member from 2008-2014. He reportedly still maintains contact with Hakluyt officials. More on Downer here.

Hakluyt’s Parent Holdco is Holdingham. Holdingham’s Advisory Board & Directors.

Hakluyt’s role is not yet fully understood. May have involvement in Papadopoulos meeting.

Dr. Stefan Halper – Cambridge Fellow. Senior Policy Advisor to Presidents Nixon, Ford & Reagan. Halper met w/Papadopoulos on 9-13-16 and senior Trump Campaign official on 9-11-16. Invited Carter Page to 7-16-16 Cambridge symposium. Halper reportedly brought up subject of Russian hacking of Clinton emails. In November 2016, Halper stated that Clinton would be best for U.S.-UK relations.

Halper has a close association with former MI6 Head Richard Dearlove.

While not known to be directly employed by Hakluyt, Halper has connections through Jonathan Clarke (co-authored two books). May know Alexander Downer as well.

Stefan Halper may be the “FBI Source” identified by Nunes. More here and here.

Hakluyt/Holdingham is a secretive firm. It is difficult to obtain much information. Hakluyt historically maintained ties w/Kissinger’s firm. Connected to MI6 through long-standing relationships. More here.

Christopher Steele – Orbis Partner – author of Steele Dossier. Employed as contractor by Fusion GPS. Former British intelligence officer with MI6 from 1987 until his retirement in 2009. Steele’s Dossier used by FBI to obtain FISA Warrant on Carter Page. Referred to DOJ by Grassley for potential violations of 18 USC 1001. Steele has known Fusion’s Simpson since at least 2009. Bruce Ohr has been described as a long-time friend of Steele with a relationship going back to at least 2006 (includes Ohr’s wife Nellie). Steele had extensive documented contact with Bruce Ohr starting in January 2016 (likely started earlier). Contact would continue through at least all of 2017. See here, here and here. Steele maintains contacts with British Intelligence, Sir Richard Dearlove and UK Intelligence firm Hakluyt. Steele appears to have been represented by Adam Waldman. Steele also appears to have lobbied on behalf of Oleg Deripaska – who was discussed in emails between Ohr and Steele. Steele Timeline here.

Penn Quarter Group:

Daniel Jones – Heads Penn Quarter Group. Ex-Feinstein Staffer. PQG funded by 7-10 Silicon Valley Billionaires – $50 million. PQG Hired Steele and Fusion post-election to continue opposition research into President Trump. Linked to lobbyist (Adam Waldman) for Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska who was offering Warner access to Dossier author Christopher Steele (texts here). Notes Jones was speaking w/Senator Mark Warner.

Papadopoulos Related:

Josef Mifsud – London-based Maltese professor “whose academic credentials appear mysteriously thin.” Introduced Papadopoulos to the Russian ambassador in London and a woman he told the Trump aide was the niece of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Told Papadopoulos that the Kremlin had “dirt” on Hillary Clinton. More on Mifsud here.
Sergei Millian – Believed to be Source D (& possibly Source E) in a collection of memos Steele wrote between June and December of 2016. Information from Millian appears to have come second or third-hand. Papadopoulos’ now-wife, Simona Mangiante, said “Millian approached the young Trump foreign policy advisor early in 2016, after he became associated with the campaign, and they struck up a friendship”. This description does not appear to be entirely accurate. On July 22, 2016, Papadopoulos emailed Ivan Timofeev regarding Millian, “if you know any background of him that is noteworthy before I see him, kindly send my way.” Papadopoulos met Millian somewhere between July 23-25, 2016. It appears this was their first meeting. Millian would give an interview to ABC’s Brian Ross in July 2016 (day not disclosed), claiming to have ties to then-Candidate Trump.
Olga Polonskaya – Papadopoulos, Mifsud, Olga Polonskaya and possibly an unknown fourth party (designated the “Russian Ambassador to London – who also acts as the Deputy Foreign Minister”) meet in a London cafe. Polonskaya is introduced as “Putin’s niece”. Polonskaya is known as “Female Russian National” in the October 5, 2017 unsealed Statement of Offense and “Foreign Contact 3” July 27, 2017 Affidavit. Polonskaya is probably Olga Vinogradova (below).
Olga Vinogradova – Woman who Josef Mifsud introduced to Papadopoulos. Vinogradove is probably Olga Poloskaya (above).
Ivan Timofeev – an official at a state-sponsored think tank called Russian International Affairs Council. Timofeev tells Papadopoulos he has connections to the Russian Ministry of Affairs (MFA). Timofeev is referred to as the “Russian MFA Connection” in the October 5, 2017 unsealed Statement of Offense and Foreign Contact 2 in the July 27, 2017 Affidavit.
Alexander Downer – Australia’s top diplomat in Britain. Previously UN Envoy to Cyprus. Met with George Papadopoulos in London. Papadopoulos stated “Russia had dirt on Hillary”. Months later Australia informed U.S. This would be used as excuse for FBI’s July 2016 Counterintelligence Investigation. Downer previously arranged one of the largest foreign donations to the Clinton Foundation – $25 million from the Australian government. Downer was an Advisory Board Member from 2008-2014. He reportedly still maintains contact with Hakluyt officials. More on Downer here.
Charles Tawil – Israeli-American businessman. Probably CIA Asset (see item 8). Gave Papadopoulos $10K in Israeli Hotel sometime in late July 2017 (date unknown). Money may have been meant to trigger violation (exactly $10K limit). Papadopoulos left money in safe.Tawil flew to the Greek island of Mykonos to meet Papadopoulos and his now-wife, Simona Mangiante Papadopoulos. Tawil invited the pair to Israel, but Mangiante Papadopoulos stayed behind.Papadopoulos gave the money to an attorney in Greece before traveling back to the U.S. Papadopoulos and Tawil met through an Israeli political strategist named David Ha’ivri.
David Ha’ivri – Israeli political strategist. Introduced Papadopoulos to Charles Tawil.
Dr. Stefan Halper – Cambridge Fellow. Senior Policy Advisor to Presidents Nixon, Ford & Reagan. Halper met w/Papadopoulos on 9-13-16 and senior Trump Campaign official on 9-11-16. Invited Carter Page to 7-16-16 Cambridge symposium. Halper reportedly brought up subject of Russian hacking of Clinton emails. In November 2016, Halper stated that Clinton would be best for U.S.-UK relations.

Halper has a close association with former MI6 Head Richard Dearlove.

Halper has connections to UK Intelligence firm Hakluyt through Jonathan Clarke (co-authored two books). May know Alexander Downer as well.

Stefan Halper may be the “FBI Source” identified by Nunes. More here and here.

Trump Tower Meeting:

Natalia Veselnitskaya – Russian Lawyer for Denis Katsyv and Prevezon. Attended Trump Tower Meeting w/Akhmetshin to argue against Magnitsky Act. Hired Fusion GPS for Prevezon in 2013 through law firm BakerHostetler.
Rinat Akhmetshin – Russian-American lobbyist and former Soviet counterintelligence officer. Attended Trump Tower Meeting w/Veselnitskaya.
Rob Goldstone – Arranged Meeting between Veselnitskaya and Trump Jr. Publicist for Emin Agalarov. May be more to his story.
Emin Agalarov – Russian pop star and businessman. Son of Oligarch Aras Agalarov. Helped arrange meeting between Donald Trump Jr. and Russian lawyer Veselnitskaya.
Aras Agalarov – Russian Oligarch. Father to Emin Agalarov. Brought Miss Universe contest to Russia.
Irakly Kaveladze – Business associate of Aras Agalarov who attended June 2016 Trump Tower meeting.
Ed Lieberman – Washington Lawyer w/extensive Russian experience. Ties to Akhmetshin. May have helped establish Trump Tower meeting. Late wife worked in Clinton WH.
Anatoli Samochornov – Interpreter.

Individuals Relating to Magnitsky Act:

Bill Browder – Investor, Founder of Hermitage Capital Management, Leading Proponent of Magnitsky Act. Long-standing feud w/Fusion GPS via Prevezon conflict/Magnitsky Act. Ties to John McCain who co-sponsored Magnitsky Act. Made tax fraud allegations against Prevezon leading to Preet Bharara filing charges. Multiple allegations that Browder materially misrepresents his positions.
Natalia Veselnitskaya – Russian Lawyer for Denis Katsyv and Prevezon. Attended Trump Tower Meeting w/ Akhmetshin to argue against Magnitsky Act. Hired Fusion GPS for Prevezon in 2013 through law firm BakerHostetler.
Mark Cymrot – Lawyer at BakerHostetler for Denis Katsyv. Helped hire Fusion GPS in Prevezon case.
Rinat Akhmetshin – Russian-American lobbyist and former Soviet counterintelligence officer. Attended Trump Tower Meeting w/Veselnitskaya. Worked against Magnitsky Act.
Howard Schweitzer – Cozen O’Connor lawyer. Hired by Veselnitskaya to lobby against the Magnitsky Act.
Chris Cooper – Founder of Potomac Square Group. Hired by Natalia Veselnitskaya to do PR for the Washington premier of documentary critical of Magnitsky. Circulated news articles critical of Browder to reporters. Paid by Akhmetshin foundation.
Denis Katsyv – Russian Businessman. Owner of Prevezon. Employed Veselnitskaya.
Yury Chaika – Russia’s Prosecutor General. Led opposition to Magnitsky Act.
Senators Ben Cardin & John McCain – sponsored Magnitsky Act – along with eight other co-sponsors.

Oleg Deripaska Connections:

Oleg Deripaska – Russian Oligarch. One of seven targeted by recent U.S. sanctions. Long-standing ties to Putin. Paul Manafort lobbied on Deripaska’s behalf. Deripaska may have been involved in Dossier creation – suspicions are rising that Deripaska may have employed Christopher Steele. Both Steele and Adam Waldman lobbied Congress (specifically Senate Select Committee on Intelligence & possibly DOJ’s Bruce Ohr) on Deripaska’s behalf. Oleg Deripaska would be enlisted in 2009 by then-FBI Director Robert Mueller for help in obtaining the release of retired FBI Agent Robert Levinson. Andrew McCabe recruited Deripaska for the attempt. Clinton State Department killed the Levinson deal.
Adam Waldman – DC lawyer, lobbyist and registered foreign agent for Oleg Deripaska and Sergey Lavrov. Waldman offered Senator Warner access to Dossier author Christopher Steele (texts here). Waldman also appears to represent (in some fashion) Dossier author Christopher Steel and WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. Linked to Penn Quarter Group and Daniel Jones.
Christopher Steele – Orbis Partner – author of Steele Dossier. Employed as contractor by Fusion GPS. Former British intelligence officer with MI6 from 1987 until his retirement in 2009. Steele’s Dossier used by FBI to obtain FISA Warrant on Carter Page. Referred to DOJ by Grassley for potential violations of 18 USC 1001. Steele has known Fusion’s Simpson since at least 2009. Bruce Ohr has been described as a long-time friend of Steele with a relationship going back to at least 2006 (includes Ohr’s wife Nellie). Steele had extensive documented contact with Bruce Ohr starting in January 2016 (likely started earlier). Contact would continue through at least all of 2017. See here, here and here. Steele maintains contacts with British Intelligence, Sir Richard Dearlove and UK Intelligence firm Hakluyt. Steele appears to have been represented by Adam Waldman. Steele also appears to have lobbied on behalf of Oleg Deripaska – who was discussed in emails between Ohr and Steele. Steele Timeline here.
Paul Hauser – British national who reportedly serves as Deripaska’s attorney. Hauser was asked several questions regarding Deripaska’s involvement in the Steele Dossier by Grassley in February 2018. In Hauser’s response, no firm answer was given.
Daniel Jones – Heads Penn Quarter Group. Ex-Feinstein Staffer. PQG funded by 7-10 Silicon Valley Billionaires – $50 million. PQG Hired Steele and Fusion post-election to continue opposition research into President Trump. Linked to lobbyist (Adam Waldman) for Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska who was offering Warner access to Dossier author Christopher Steele (texts here). Notes Jones was speaking w/Senator Mark Warner.
Glenn Simpson – Founder of Fusion GPS. Hired by the DNC and Clinton Campaign – through Perkins Coie – to produce the Steele Dossier on President Trump. The Dossier would be used by the FBI to obtain a FISA Warrant on Carter Page. Fusion GPS was also employed by Russian lawyer, Veselnitskaya (Prevezon Case) through law firm BakerHostetler during the same period that Fusion commissioned the Steele Dossier. Simpson is a former WSJ Reporter. Fusion employees exclusively democratic with political connections to Clinton or Obama administrations. Simpson and Bruce & Nellie Ohr have known each other since at least 2010. Simpson has known Steele since at least 2009. More on Simpson/Fusion here, here and here. (Note: Given Steele’s emerging ties to Deripaska it is not unlikely ties w/Fusion exist).

Related:

Victor Pinchuk – Ukrainian billionaire. Founder of Interpipe, a steel pipe manufacturer. Also owns Credit Dnipro Bank, some ferroalloy plants and a media empire. Married to Elena Pinchuk, the daughter of former Ukrainian President Leonid Kuchma. Pinchuk donated as much as $25 million to Clinton Foundation. On the International Advisory Board of the Atlantic Counsel.
Doug Schoen – Lobbyist. Filed FARA documents showing that he was paid $40,000 a month by Victor Pinchuk to arrange meetings for Ukrainian Parliamentarian Olga Bielkov with Samuel Charap (International Institute for Strategic Studies), Liz Zentos (National Security Council), Michael Kimmage (State Dept) and David Kramer (McCain Institute). Schoen attempted to arrange another 72 meetings with Congressmen and media (page 10). It is unknown how many meetings took place. Schoen has worked for both Bill and Hillary Clinton. Schoen helped Pinchuk establish ties with the Clinton Foundation.
Melanne Verveer – Senior Ukrainian-American official. Former Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues at US State Department. Former Assistant to President Bill Clinton and former Chief of Staff to Hillary Clinton. Acted as a go-between for Clinton and Pinchuk. From a Washington Examiner article: “Verveer conveyed Pinchuk’s best wishes to Clinton in February 2010 after meeting with him in Ukraine. After speaking with Pinchuk in September 2011, Verveer informed Clinton that the businessman had been asked by Viktor Yanukovych, then the president of Ukraine, to relay to her some of his diplomatic interests in deepening ties to the rest of Europe.”