WikiLeaks Releases DNC Emails Hacked by Russian Intelligence (2016-07-22)

WikiLeaks releases nearly 20,000 emails stolen from the Democratic National Committee by Russian military intelligence (GRU). The emails show DNC staffers favoring Hillary Clinton over Bernie Sanders during the primary, causing massive internal Democratic Party strife. US intelligence agencies later conclude with 'high confidence' that Russia orchestrated the hack and provided the emails to WikiLeaks as part of an operation to help elect Trump.