Congressional Republicans Back Russia Hack Inquiry

Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell says any foreign intervention must be investigated, while President-elect Trump pours scorn on US intelligence claims that Russian hackers meddled in the presidential election.

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(Photo: Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell speaks to reporters at the Capitol. Credit: Getty)