Congress Unites To Demand Answers From Trump On Russian Bounties In Afghanistan
Lawmakers in both parties demanded to learn more the Trump administration after press reports suggested that Russian operatives have paid Afghan insurgents to target U.S. forces.
Updated at 11:50 a.m. ET
Members of Congress in both parties demanded answers on Monday about reported bounties paid by Russian operatives to Afghan insurgents for targeting American troops.
The stories appeared to have taken even the most senior lawmakers off guard and they said they wanted briefings soon from the Defense Department and the intelligence community.
"I think it is absolutely essential that we get the information and be able to judge its credibility," said Texas Rep. Mac Thornberry, the
