Intelligence officials say US adversaries are targeting congressional races with disinformation

Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Top U.S. intelligence officials say Russia and China are seeking to meddle with specific U.S. House and Senate races this election year. While much of the attention on foreign disinformation focuses on its impact on the presidential race, America’s adversaries want to exert influence over races that they think are critical to their own national interests. For Russia, that means trying to undermine congressional candidates that support help for Ukraine following Russia’s invasion. Officials say Cuba, meanwhile, is “almost certainly” carrying out plans to boost candidates that favor opening up relations with the island nation. The intelligence officials briefed reporters on the threats Monday.