Congress’ top 4 Democrats have asked the FBI to brief the entire body on intelligence that the legislative branch is being targeted by a “foreign interference campaign” as part of efforts to disrupt the November presidential election by lisettevoytko
Congress’ top four Democrats have asked the FBI to brief the entire body on intelligence that the legislative branch is being targeted by a “foreign interference campaign” as part of efforts to disrupt the November presidential election, highlighting ongoing concerns about election security after Russia was found to have interfered in the 2016 election.
The interference, write the Democrats, “seeks to launder and amplify disinformation” to impact the 2020 election, along with “congressional activity” and “public debate.” Citing the “seriousness and specificity of these threats,” the Democrats wrote, “we believe it is imperative that the FBI provide a classified defense briefing to all Members of Congress.”
Politico reported that an unnamed congressional official said a “classified addendum” was attached to the letter “that draws, in large part, from the Executive Branch’s own reporting and analysis.” The Democrats gave the FBI until July 20 to provide an outline for the briefing, and requested it take place before Congress’ annual August recess.The FBI acknowledged receipt of the letter in an emailed statement topresumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden during a Friday fundraising event. “China and others are engaged as well in activities that are designed for us to lose confidence in the outcome.
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