Politics Nov 01 As Election Day nears, most U.S. adults say future of democracy is under threat By Laura Santhanam
Nation Jan 25 Watchdog investigates if DOJ officials tried to overturn election Inspector General Michael Horowitz said Monday that the investigation will probe allegations concerning the conduct of former and current Justice Department officials but will not extend to other government officials. By Associated Press
Politics Nov 17 Trump fires head of federal election security agency Trump fired Christopher Krebs in a tweet, saying his recent statement defending the security of the election was “highly inaccurate.”… By Associated Press
Nation Nov 17 Watch 6:45 As Trump claims fraud, officials say this election was ‘the most secure’ President Trump and his allies continue to sow doubt over the American electoral process, questioning the intentions of election administrators and poll workers and falsely claiming rampant voter fraud. How do these essential workers, who represent both parties, feel about… By William Brangham, Courtney Norris
Politics Nov 04 Post-election vote tallying raises fresh security concerns Election Day came and went without any overt signs of foreign interference affecting the vote, but that doesn’t mean the risk has faded. By Eric Tucker, Ben Fox, Associated Press
Nov 04 Watch 5:56 What we know about vote counting and election-related lawsuits President Trump has made it clear he is willing to challenge the results of state vote counts that have not yet been completed. What legal recourse do candidates have in this situation? Amna Nawaz talks to Tammy Patrick, an expert… Continue watching
Nov 03 North Carolina to keep 4 sites open longer, delaying results By Associated Press The North Carolina State Board of Elections voted Tuesday to keep four polling places open longer because they opened late, which is expected to delay statewide reporting of results. Continue reading
Nov 02 Watch 6:28 Despite fears of election interference, why authorities say vote is secure Election security, voter intimidation and foreign interference have represented major concerns during this 2020 campaign. William Brangham and Nick Schifrin have been following these issues closely, and they join Judy Woodruff to discuss preparation measures, law enforcement’s role and why… Continue watching
Oct 29 Watch 7:41 Russia greatest foreign threat to U.S. election and infrastructure, intel official says With U.S. intelligence officials united in their assessment that American adversaries are trying to influence the presidential election, can voters be assured of its integrity? William Evanina is the top U.S. counterintelligence official charged with combating foreign attacks on American… Continue watching
Oct 29 Watch 5:48 How some election officials are trying to verify the vote more easily How are state and local governments verifying the accuracy of the vote in this critical election year? One approach designed to simplify a major challenge for election officials as the ballots arrive is the risk-limiting audit, which enables double-checking only… Continue watching