Russia and China are trying to interfere in downballot races: ODNI

Published October 8, 2024 11:49am ET



China and Russia are attempting to meddle in congressional races, according to the U.S. intelligence community’s latest assessment less than one month before the election.

The Kremlin, which the intelligence community believes wants former President Donald Trump to win the presidency, is seeking to get as many downballot candidates who are against continuing U.S. aid to Ukraine elected, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence’s Monday update revealed.

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