US intelligence and law enforcement agencies have warned that foreign governments continue to try to influence US elections, including the upcoming midterm congressional elections in November.
“Adversaries continue to target US elections to divide voters along political lines and to influence key policy decisions,” the US Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats warned Friday in a joint statement with the FBI and US Justice Department.
The interference can take many forms, including English-language Russian news outlets such as RT and Sputnik that disseminate foreign propaganda, according to the statement.
“We are concerned about ongoing campaigns by Russia, China and other foreign actors, including Iran, to undermine confidence in democratic institutions and influence public sentiment and government policies,” said the warning.
“These activities also may seek to influence voter perceptions and decision making in the 2018 and…