Assistant Secretary O’Brien disclosed that Russia Today is engaging in “covert activities” aimed at “subverting democracy and manipulating information environments” on a global scale. In a briefing Friday, O’Brien and Jamie Rubin, director of the Global Engagement Center, said Russia Today has transformed into a “clearinghouse” for covert intelligence operations linked to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s government. Rubin pointed to Argentina as a key example, alleging that Russia Today is “attempting to influence government policy.” The State Department has also flagged similar threats in t…