How did a routine opposition research project funded by a Republican billionaire evolve into one of the most explosive national security investigations in modern US history?

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Why did the media initially struggle to verify and publish the shocking claims of the Steele Dossier prior to the 2016 election, while other controversies dominated the headlines?

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Despite the narrow scope of the Mueller report, how did its findings ultimately validate the core warnings of the Fusion GPS investigation regarding foreign election interference?

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Crime in Progress

Inside the Steele Dossier and the Fusion GPS Investigation of Donald Trump

Glenn Simpson, Peter Fritsch

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💡How did a routine opposition research project funded by a Republican billionaire evolve into one of the most explosive national security investigations in modern US history?
💡Why did the media initially struggle to verify and publish the shocking claims of the Steele Dossier prior to the 2016 election, while other controversies dominated the headlines?
💡Despite the narrow scope of the Mueller report, how did its findings ultimately validate the core warnings of the Fusion GPS investigation regarding foreign election interference?

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Key Takeaways from Crime in Progress

✓One of today’s biggest political stories began as a modest opposition research project.
✓As soon as Fusion began digging into Trump, they found deeply troubling information.
✓After moving to the Democrats, Fusion enlisted ex-spy Christopher Steele – who quickly uncovered shocking intelligence.
✓Trump and Putin’s shared admiration grew more blatant, while the FBI launched a formal investigation.
✓Despite Fusion’s determined push, the Trump-Russia story failed to stick in the press – unlike James Comey’s move.

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Crime in Progress

Origins of the Investigation

Initial GOP Client

Early Red Flags

The Steele Dossier

Shift to Democrats

Explosive Findings

2016 Election Interference

Russian Meddling

October Surprises

Media and Publication

Journalistic Hurdles

The Leak

Pushback and Legal Battles

Political Retaliation

Fusion's Defense

The Mueller Report & Legacy

Report Findings

Vindication & Warnings

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Who initially funded Fusion GPS's opposition research into Donald Trump in 2015?

Crime in Progress — Full Chapter Overview

Chapter 1: Recommendation
Chapter 2: One of today’s biggest political stories began as a modest opposition research project.
Chapter 3: As soon as Fusion began digging into Trump, they found deeply troubling information.
Chapter 4: After moving to the Democrats, Fusion enlisted ex-spy Christopher Steele – who quickly uncovered shocking intelligence.
Chapter 5: Trump and Putin’s shared admiration grew more blatant, while the FBI launched a formal investigation.
Chapter 6: Despite Fusion’s determined push, the Trump-Russia story failed to stick in the press – unlike James Comey’s move.
Chapter 7: When the Trump-Russia story finally broke through, the coverage looked nothing like anyone had hoped.
Chapter 8: In the chaotic opening of Trump’s term, Fusion and the FBI both found ways to keep investigating.
Chapter 9: As Trump’s allies struck back, Fusion was pulled into bruising legal and political battles.
Chapter 10: Damning as Mueller’s findings were, nothing seems likely to prevent a repeat of 2016-style interference.

Crime in Progress Summary & Overview

Crime in Progress (2019) is the thrilling inside story of the intelligence agency that first started investigating the links between Donald Trump and Russia. Glenn Simpson and Peter Fritsch of Fusion GPS relate how they commissioned the infamous Steele Dossier, which alleged that the Russians had leverage over Trump, and the astonishing series of events to which this led.

Who Should Listen to Crime in Progress?

Fans of American politics
Readers who enjoy a political thriller
Anyone who’s been glued to the news for the past several years

About the Author: Glenn Simpson, Peter Fritsch

Glenn Simpson and Peter Fritsch are founders of the private investigative firm Fusion GPS. Previously, both worked for the Wall Street Journal. As a reporter, Simpson specialized in topics including campaign finance, money laundering, and fraud. Fritsch was a reporter and bureau chief who worked for the Journal in many countries around the world before becoming its national security editor.

Crime in Progress

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Crime in Progress — Full Chapter Overview

Chapter 1: Recommendation

Chapter 2: One of today’s biggest political stories began as a modest opposition research project.

Chapter 3: As soon as Fusion began digging into Trump, they found deeply troubling information.

Chapter 4: After moving to the Democrats, Fusion enlisted ex-spy Christopher Steele – who quickly uncovered shocking intelligence.

Chapter 5: Trump and Putin’s shared admiration grew more blatant, while the FBI launched a formal investigation.

Chapter 6: Despite Fusion’s determined push, the Trump-Russia story failed to stick in the press – unlike James Comey’s move.

Chapter 7: When the Trump-Russia story finally broke through, the coverage looked nothing like anyone had hoped.

Chapter 8: In the chaotic opening of Trump’s term, Fusion and the FBI both found ways to keep investigating.

Chapter 9: As Trump’s allies struck back, Fusion was pulled into bruising legal and political battles.

Chapter 10: Damning as Mueller’s findings were, nothing seems likely to prevent a repeat of 2016-style interference.

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About the Author: Glenn Simpson, Peter Fritsch

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