Whistleblower: DHS Minimized Russian Threats To Help President Trump

The transcript discusses a whistleblower complaint filed by Mark Zaid, accusing senior officials of suppressing intelligence on Russian interference. The complaint suggests political motives to downplay Russian threats and focus on China and Iran instead. National security officials deny these allegations, emphasizing the need to address threats from all three countries. The government has announced new sanctions against Russia for election interference, while Brian Murphy, a former intelligence head, is set to testify about his demotion after refusing to alter intelligence reports.

How did President Trump's national security adviser respond to the allegations in the whistleblower complaint?

What actions did the government announce in response to Russian interference with the election?