US sanctions Russia for election meddling, hacking

By Michael Hernandez

WASHINGTON (AA) - The U.S. slapped new sanctions on Russia on Thursday for its alleged interference in the 2016 presidential election and continued efforts to hack American infrastructure.

In all, 19 individuals were blacklisted along with five entities.

"These targeted sanctions are a part of a broader effort to address the ongoing nefarious attacks emanating from Russia," Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said in a statement.