Last Updated Jan 4, 2017 3:52 AM EST
Donald Trump tweeted Tuesday evening that an intelligence briefing that was to give him more information on Russian hacking was put off until Friday. He speculated that briefers might need more time \u201cto build a case\u201d and pronounced it \u201c[v]ery strange!\u201d
The \u00ab\u00a0Intelligence\u00a0\u00bb briefing on so-called \u00ab\u00a0Russian hacking\u00a0\u00bb was delayed until Friday, perhaps more time needed to build a case. Very strange!
CBS News\u2019 Andres Triay has learned that the report by the intelligence community is almost done. It has not been finalized but is nearing completion, according to a U. S. official.
The Associated Press reports Mr. Trump\u2019s tweet \u201csparked confusion among intelligence officials, who said there was no delay in the briefing schedule.\u201d
In early December, President Obama ordered a full review from the intelligence community of any hacking that targeted the presidential election. The review, which is to be completed before the president leaves office later this month, is intended to \u201ccapture lessons learned,\u201d his homeland security adviser said at the time, and report the findings to stakeholders.
Intelligence sources confirmed in December that U. S. officials believe Russia not only tried to influence the 2016 presidential election , but also favored Mr. Trump over Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton. It\u2019s a conclusion that the president-elect still seems to doubt.
Just last week, in retaliation, the Obama administration announced a series of new sanctions against Russian intelligence entities and agents they say are responsible for hacks into the Democratic National Committee and related servers.<\/p>\n

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