Article snippet: Wednesday that if Russia is not punished for their actions in the 2016 presidential elections they will continue to meddle in other U.S. elections. “I think Russia needs to be held accountable and there need to be consequences to this,” McCaul said on CNN’s “Erin Burnett OutFront.” ADVERTISEMENT “If there are no consequences, there’s no doubt in my mind that Russia will continue to try to meddle in our elections whether it be 2018 or the next presidential election,” the chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee continued. a report that top administration officials like National Security Agency (NSA) Director Mike Rogers have expressed frustration that the president has not heeded to their warnings about the findings by U.S. intelligence that indicate Russia interfered in the 2016 presidential election. tougher sanctions on the country. The Obama administration ordered new sanctions in late December in retaliation for Russia’s interference in the 2016 elections. The Washington Post reported late last month that the Trump administration is moving to restore Russia access to two diplomatic compounds in Maryland in New York that officials were forced to leave as part of the Obama administration sanctions. The Hill 1625 K Street, NW Suite 900 Washington DC 20006 | 202-628-8500 tel | 202-628-8503 fax The contents of this site are ©2017 Capitol Hill Publishing Corp., a subsidiary of News Communications, Inc. Link to the full article to read more