Politics: Obama administration announces measures to punish Russia for 2016 election interference

These were our most widely read posts of 2016; After Obama sanctions Russia, Trump says it’s time ‘to move on to bigger and better things’; Republicans respond to Russia sanctions with disbelief over tactics and timing; Va. lawmaker wants porn declared a public health hazard; Trump to focus on 'peace through strength' over Obama's 'soft power' approach; Trump on alleged election interference by Russia: ‘Get on with our lives’;   The most important politics stories today   Susan Walsh / AP Obama administration announces measures to punish Russia for 2016 election interference The actions include the expulsion of 35 Russians from the U.S. and the sanctioning of agencies and individuals tied to the hacks. By Missy Ryan, Ellen Nakashima and Karen DeYoung  •  National Security  •  Read more » These were our most widely read posts of 2016 Leading the list: The Wisconsin recount. By John Sides  •  Monkey Cage  •  Read more »   After Obama sanctions Russia, Trump says it’s time ‘to move on to bigger and better things’ The president-elect said he will be briefed next week by intelligence officials. By John Wagner and Karoun Demirjian  •  Post Politics  •  Read more »   Republicans respond to Russia sanctions with disbelief over tactics and timing Some back-bench Republicans refrained from criticizing Russia at all. By David Weigel  •  Post Politics  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Va. lawmaker wants porn declared a public health hazard Limits on porn could follow, Del. Robert G. Marshall hopes, as with smoking after dangers were recognized. By Laura Vozzella  •  Virginia Politics  •  Read more »   Trump to focus on 'peace through strength' over Obama's 'soft power' approach The president-elect's confrontational style is a break with a multifaceted foreign policy strategy. By David Nakamura and Juliet Eilperin  •  Read more »   Trump on alleged election interference by Russia: ‘Get on with our lives’ The president-elect also played down concerns about extracting himself from his wide-ranging business interests. By John Wagner  •  Post Politics  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Recommended for you   WorldViews Important stories from around the world, in your inbox daily. Sign Up »         Share Politics:       Twitter      Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you are signed up for Politics PM. For additional free newsletters or to manage your newsletters, click here. We respect your privacy. If you believe that this email has been sent to you in error or you no longer wish to receive email from The Washington Post, click here. Contact us for help. ©2016 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071