U.S. Finds Subdued Foreign Meddling Operations in Midterm Elections
Topics: 2026 Midterm ElectionsRussia & Ukraine
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- NYT reports: “Russia was linked to influence campaigns targeting Democrats that gained little traction, but the Kremlin may be more focused on France’s elections in the spring.”
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