The White House has transmitted the President’s proposed budget to Congress. Named “Better America” it cuts election agency but set to boost cyber security.
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Election security chief urges public to be vigilant
U.S. Elections Threats Executive says there is yet no information that attempts have been made to compromise upcoming polls but has prescribed vigilance.
Voters again to face tsunami of online disinformation, experts warn
Disinformation marred the 2016 elections like never before in U.S. history. But voters again to face tsunami of online disinformation.
Confidence returns in other primary states after Iowa debacle
The much-talked about Iowa democratic caucus was a failure. But with the New Hampshire primary near, confidence is returning in other primary states.
DHS Plans Are Urgently Needed to Address Identified Challenges Before the 2020 Elections
GAO has made three recommendations on how the DHS’s CISA can help state and local officials safeguard the 2020 elections and address prior challenges.
Fresh election security concerns emerge after Iowa caucus
Audie Cornish of Wesafm interviewed Democrat Ron Wyden of Oregon on emerging issues following the disastrous Iowa caucus. Election security came up.
A deepening political divide exposed by 2020 State of the Union shows the need for voter’s decisive action
Key moments at the start and end of the 2020 State of the Union exposed deepening political divide in America, signal the need for voters’ decisive action.
How To Take Action Before The 2020 Election
Many people are still disillusioned with voting or face barriers… So if you want to take action before the 2020 election, now is the time to start.
Inspector General’s damning report an opportunity for reform
U.S. Inspector General released a damning report last December over foreign interference. The report is an opportunity for reform.
Public Campaign Financing Is a Bright Spot in the Shadow of Citizens United
Hazel Millard & Joanna Zdanys argue that reform remains the antidote to the ill-effects of big money in politics ever since a 2010 Supreme Court decision.