Photo Robert S. Mueller III, the special counsel investigating Russian interference in the 2016 election, at the Capitol in June. Credit Doug Mills/The New York Times WASHINGTON — The special counsel investigating Russia’s interference in the 2016 presidential election charged 13 Russian nationals and three Russian organizations on Friday with illegally using social media platforms to sow political discord, including actions that supported the presidential candidacy of Donald Trump and disparaged his opponent, Hillary Clinton.

Source: 13 Russians Indicted as Mueller Reveals Effort to Aid Trump Campaign