Comey defends Trump-Russian investigation at Senate Judiciary hearing

Former FBI Director James Comey told the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday that his investigation into the President Donald Trump’s campaign interference from the Russian government was done by the book, but admitted to problems with warrants obtains against a former Trump campaign aide.

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Some European countries effective in battle against Russian election interference

A country that recognizes it has a disinformation problem is more likely to be able to deal with a disinformation campaign. Finland, Estonia and a handful of other European countries have taken action against Russian influence operations, but the United States has so far lacked a firm and unified response to Russian interference, leaving it vulnerable to more attacks.

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Maryland senator calls for sanctions on Russia

Senator Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., called for automatic and swift sanctions on Russia with an examination of regional security, nuclear arms control and economic developments at the eighth annual Transatlantic Forum on Russia Thursday.

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China is a bigger threat to elections than Russia, officials say

China has become a bigger threat to the 2020 Presidential election than Russia, and its tactics to influence voting outcomes are different, top federal law enforcement officials said Tuesday at a House Judiciary Committee hearing on safeguarding elections.

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