31d6b300-be2a-11e6-94ac-3d324840106c_story.html

31d6b300-be2a-11e6-94ac-3d324840106c_story.html

12/29/2016

link

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/obama-orders-review-of-russian-hacking-during-presidential-campaign/2016/12/09/31d6b300-be2a-11e6-94ac-3d324840106c_story.html

summary

In this Washington Post article, it is reported that President Obama has ordered a review of Russian hacking during the 2016 presidential campaign. The review aims to investigate the extent and potential impact of Russian cyberattacks on the election process and to assess the role it played in influencing the outcome. The article mentions that the CIA has determined that Russian hacking was specifically intended to help Donald Trump win the election. The review is expected to include intelligence agencies, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. The article emphasizes the significance of this review in light of the growing concerns over foreign interference in democratic processes.

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