US election hacking: Senators call for sanctions on Russia

  Three prominent US senators have warned that Russia and its president may face sanctions over the country's alleged interference in last month's presidential election.

   They said the move had cross-party support in the senate.
President-elect Donald Trump has rejected claims of Russian interference.
    Outgoing President Barack Obama is expected to announce retaliatory measures early today. These could include economic sanctions and changes to diplomatic relationships.
  Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova responded in a statement saying if Washington takes new hostile steps, they will be answered.