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The Latest: McConnell calls US steps against Russia ‘late’WASHINGTON — The Latest on the Obama administration’s response to Russia’s interference in the U.S. elections, which it denies (all times EST):5:45 p.m.Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is calling President Barack Obama’s efforts to retaliate against Russian hacking “a good initial step, however late in coming.”The Kentucky Republican is accusing the Obama administration of sitting “passively” over the last eight years “while Russia expanded its sphere of influence.”McConnell says, “The Russians are not our friends” and is promising that Congress will review accusations that Moscow interfered in the U.S. election.He says Congress will “work to ensure that any attack against the United States is met with an overwhelming response.”Continued: http://www.therepublic.com/2016/12/29/us-election-hacking-the-latest/