Russia targets Democrats and Ukraine supporters ahead of midterms, top intel lawmakers say
Russia's President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with the Prime Minister in Moscow on October 19, 2026. Mikhail METZEL / POOL / AFP via Getty Images
ByDavid DiMolfetta,
Cybersecurity Reporter, Nextgov/FCW
October 21, 2026 08:17 PM ET
Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., and Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., described Russian disinformation and more targeted Chinese influence efforts during a press roundtable, while reporting better access under intelligence chief Jay Clayton.
Russia is targeting Democratic candidates and supporters of Ukraine from both parties with disinformation ahead of the midterms, the top Democrats on Congress’s intelligence committees said Wednesday as they outlined foreign efforts to influence voters and undermine trust in U.S. elections.
Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., and Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., added that communication with the intelligence community has improved under Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton, including a report received Tuesday outlining foreign activity. But Himes...
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