The order, which will allow new sanctions against Russian or other foreign actors, was inked on Wednesday morning. The White House hopes the order will help dispel the notion that Trump has allowed election meddling to go unchallenged. Mandatory sanctions on anyone who attacks our electoral systems serve as the best deterrent," wrote Sens. The two lawmakers have introduced a bill that would require such mandatory sanctions earlier this year. In the works for months, the order will allow the director of National Intelligence, with input from other intelligence agencies, to assess and identify foreign actors responsible for election meddling, and direct the Treasury Department to apply sanctions.

Source: CNN September 12, 2018 15:48 UTC