U.S. Sen. Warner calls Russian election hacks an attack on our political system and democracy Ian Price January 11, 2017 1 minute read Sen. Mark Warner U.S. Senator Mark Warner says the intelligence community’s assessment that Russia interfered with the 2016 presidential election is one of the most serious events in his public life. As WFIR’s Ian Price reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Juvenile mother charged with attempted murder of newborn infant in RoanokeNext: Freedom First cuts ribbon on downtown space Related Stories Mill Mountain Zoo welcomes pair of Patagonian maras Web Staff June 19, 2026 Dr. Verletta White, Superintendent of Roanoke City Schools, to step down in one more year Gene Marrano June 18, 2026 Fire chief presents plan to replace 75-year-old Roanoke Fire Station No. 2 Ian Price June 18, 2026