Intelligence officials have issued a warning that foreign governments are actively targeting House and Senate races across the United States as part of their efforts to interfere with American democracy during this election year. Both Russia and China have been identified as engaging in influence operations aimed at either supporting or undermining candidates in specific congressional races. These countries are focusing on races where they perceive a national security interest at stake, although the exact number of affected races was not disclosed.
In addition to Russia and China, smaller nations such as Cuba are also believed to be conducting their own influence operations. The report on foreign election threats released on Monday highlighted Cuba's efforts to boost candidates aligned with the Cuban government's interests in the United States.
