The nation’s top spies said Russia is continuing to target the U.S. political system

The following article by Ellen Nakashima and Shane Harris was posted on the Washington Post website February 13, 2018:

On Feb. 13, the Senate Intelligence Committee held its annual hearing on worldwide threats with leaders of top intelligence agencies.

The nation’s top intelligence chiefs were united Tuesday in declaring that Russia is continuing efforts to disrupt the U.S. political system and is targeting the 2018 midterm elections, following its successful operation to sow discord in the most recent presidential campaign.

Their assessment stands in contrast to President Trump, who has repeatedly voiced skepticism of Russian meddling in the 2016 election. Continue reading “The nation’s top spies said Russia is continuing to target the U.S. political system”