FBI Raids Homes of Americans with Russian State Media Ties Amid Election Interference Probe

The FBI recently conducted searches at the homes of two U.S. citizens linked to Russian state media as part of a broader investigation into foreign influence in the upcoming U.S. presidential election. The searches targeted Scott Ritter, a former UN weapons inspector and vocal critic of U.S. foreign policy, and Dimitri K. Simes, an advisor to Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign and host on Russian state television.

The FBI’s actions come amid heightened concerns about Russia’s attempts to interfere in U.S. elections, with intelligence officials identifying Moscow as the predominant threat. Ritter and Simes confirmed the searches and suggested they were politically motivated, denying any illegal activity. Although no charges have been filed, the probe highlights the ongoing tension over foreign influence and national security in the U.S.