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McCain book: US should consider cyberattack to punish Putin

Sen. John McCain wrote in his new book that America should seriously consider a cyberattack to retaliate for Russia’s meddling in U.S. elections, to send a strong message to the superpower.
“I’m of the opinion that unless [Russian President Vladimir] Putin is made to regret his decision he will return to the scene of the crime again and again,” wrote McCain, the well-known Arizona Republican who is battling brain cancer.
The book, titled “The Restless Wave” and scheduled for a May 22 release, also touches on accusations that Russia could have compromising material related to U.S. President Donald Trump and confirms that McCain has reviewed a copy of the the Steele dossier — opposition research authored by an ex-British spy that includes salacious allegations about Trump and his alleged ties to Russia.