Russia Appears to Step Up Efforts to Influence U.S. Voters
One campaign has created social media posts focusing on U.S. support for Israel to sow discord ahead of the midterm elections.
Julian E. Barnes, Dustin Volz and Steven Lee Myers, NY Times
Less than three weeks from elections that could shift the balance of power in Congress, more signs are emerging that Russia and other foreign governments are once again seeking to influence American voters.
An online influence operation backed by the Russian government has been stepping up its attempts to sow division in the United States and inflame tensions around Israel as a political wedge issue, according to a new study by an independent company that tracks digital threats and foreign propaganda campaigns.
