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News Wrap: Clapper addresses Trump criticism over Russia

Top U.S. intelligence official addresses Trump criticism over Russia hacking

01/05/2017 | Rating NR

PBS News Hour

News Wrap: Clapper addresses Trump criticism over Russia

Clip: 1/5/2017 | 4m 8s

Top U.S. intelligence official addresses Trump criticism over Russia hacking

In our news wrap Thursday, the nation’s top intelligence official James Clapper told senators in a hearing he has “very high confidence” that Russia hacked Democratic Party computers in a bid to interfere with the U.S. election. Also, it was widely reported that former Indiana Sen. Dan Coats is the president-elect’s choice to be the next director of National Intelligence.

01/05/2017 | Rating NR

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