The Biden administration is preparing to publicly accuse Russia of using state-run media to influence the 2024 U.S. presidential election, focusing on disinformation campaigns spread through RT and the Social Design Agency. Attorney General Merrick Garland will announce these allegations during a meeting of the Election Threats Task Force, which includes senior law enforcement officials like FBI Director Christopher Wray. The administration's response underscores ongoing concerns about Russian interference, which has been a persistent issue since 2016, and may involve new indictments and sanctions against involved parties. U.S. intelligence agencies suggest the Kremlin favors Donald Trump due to his skepticism about U.S. support for Ukraine. Officials emphasize that the focus is on targeted disinformation efforts rather than curtailing free speech, as Americans sharing information from Russian media are not being investigated. This announcement follows recent accusations against Iran for attempting to hack political campaigns, highlighting the broader context of foreign interference in U.S. elections.