Top US Intelligence Officials Say Iran, Russia Accessed Some Voter Registration Data

WASHINGTON (CBS NEWS) - Top intelligence officials held a last-minute briefing with reporters on election security Wednesday night, announcing that Iran and Russia have taken actions in an attempt to compromise the election, specifically obtaining some voter registration data.

"These actions are desperate attempts by desperate adversaries," Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe said.

Ratcliffe said the American people can be assured that this election is secure.

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