Watch Live: U.S. accuses Russia of wide-ranging interference campaign in 2024 election [Video]

Washington — The Biden administration accused Russia of attempting to interfere in the 2024 presidential election, including through a sophisticated influence campaign that involved the creation of fake news sites designed to covertly spread Russian propaganda.

Federal agencies were set to announce Wednesday a series of actions against Russia in response to the operation, including charges filed by the Justice Department. 

Attorney General Merrick Garland announced the efforts from federal investigators at the start of a meeting of the Election Threats Task Force that included FBI Director Chris Wray and top Justice Department officials.

The “Doppelganger” campaign

Court filings unsealed in federal district court in Pennsylvania show that the Justice Department seized 32 internet domains that have allegedly been used by the Russian government and government-backed actors to engage in foreign malign influence campaigns called “Doppelganger,” in violation of U.S. money laundering and criminal trademark laws.

Federal investigators said Russian companies have used the domains, …