Democratic lawmakers say briefing flagged Russian campaign
By The BriefBrief
Top Democratic lawmakers on congressional intelligence committees said on Wednesday that an intelligence briefing told them Russia was waging a misinformation campaign against Democrats running in next month’s midterm elections. Senator Mark Warner said Russia was targeting Democrats, as it had on prior occasions.
WHO:Top Democratic lawmakers on the congressional intelligence committees, including Senator Mark Warner
WHAT:Said an intelligence briefing indicated Russia was waging a misinformation campaign against Democrats running in the midterm elections.
WHEN:Oct 21, 2026
WHERE:Washington, USA
WHY:The campaign was directed at Democrats running in next month’s midterm elections, according to the lawmakers’ account of the briefing.
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