Russia Appears to Step Up Efforts to Influence U.S. Voters

What happened: American officials say Russia appears to be stepping up efforts to influence U.S. voters, with influence campaigns identified that aim to create discord over contentious topics. Why it matters: Officials say similar campaigns by Russia and others were identified in years past, indicating a recurring pattern of foreign influence activity. Key numbers: Omit.

American officials say Russia appears to be stepping up efforts to influence U.S. voters, with influence campaigns identified that aim to create discord over contentious topics.

Officials say similar campaigns by Russia and others were identified in years past, indicating a recurring pattern of foreign influence activity. Key numbers: Omit.