News that hackers backed by the Iranian government targeted a 2020 presidential campaign brings back vivid flashbacks of Russia’s infiltration into the 2016 election—and raises concerns about what could happen next year. Congress is still investigating Russia’s attempts to undermine U.S. democracy last election cycle, while dedicated intelligence and law enforcement officers, diplomatic, security and military personnel are doubling down on their efforts to keep it from happening again.
Politico: Want to stop Russia from messing with democracy? Rethink US counterintelligence
Russian President Vladimir Putin holds his annual televised phone-in with the nation in Moscow on June 20, 2019.
