Breaking: 'The United States is under attack,' Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats says, as Russia continues to target the 2018 election cycle

Having trouble viewing this email? | View it in your browser   Russia and other adversaries will continue to engage in cyber warfare, the nation's top intelligence official told a Senate panel Tuesday, to "degrade our democratic values and weaken our alliances." In strong language, Coats said that Russia President Vladimir Putin has been emboldened by his country's successful interference in the 2016 presidential elections and is targeting the midterm election cycle. "There should be no doubt that (Putin) views the past effort as successful," Coats said. FOR MORE ON THIS STORY, GO TO:   USATODAY.COM Help | Advertise | Home Delivery | Privacy Policy - Your California Privacy Rights     © 2017 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22108