Incoming Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer is calling for a full, bipartisan congressional investigation into reports of Russian interference in the 2016 election that would likely continue after President Barack Obama leaves office.
Obama on Friday ordered an investigation into Russia's activities, but he leaves office on Jan. 20. Schumer said that Democrats will simultaneously press for an investigation when Congress returns on Jan. 3. Congress adjourned for the year early Saturday after wrapping up its business for 2016.
"Senate Democrats will join with our Republican colleagues next year to demand a congressional investigation and hearings to get to the bottom of this. It’s imperative that our intelligence community turns over any relevant information so that Congress can conduct a full investigation," Schumer said.
Incoming Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer is calling for a full, bipartisan congressional investigation into reports of Russian interference in the 2016 election that would likely continue after President Barack Obama leaves office.
Obama on Friday ordered an investigation into Russia's activities, but he leaves office on Jan. 20. Schumer said that Democrats will simultaneously press for an investigation when Congress returns on Jan. 3. Congress adjourned for the year early Saturday after wrapping up its business for 2016.
"Senate Democrats will join with our Republican colleagues next year to demand a congressional investigation and hearings to get to the bottom of this. It’s imperative that our intelligence community turns over any relevant information so that Congress can conduct a full investigation," Schumer said.
http://www.politico.com/story/2016/12/chuck-schumer-russia-senate-election-inquiry-232464
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