Feb 06 Watch 8:17 How 2020 Democrats are responding to Iowa caucus chaos Confusion has reigned over the results of Monday’s Democratic caucuses in Iowa. The candidates, meanwhile, are trying to find solid ground in the next primary contest, in New Hampshire. William Brangham reports and talks to The Washington Post’s Robert Costa… Continue watching
Feb 04 Iowa disaster has Nevada Dems ‘evaluating’ their caucus plan By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press Iowa Democrats' botched deployment of an app to tabulate results from its caucuses has kicked up a storm of uncertainty over plans in Nevada to use similar technology at the state's caucuses in less than three weeks. Continue reading
Oct 22 WATCH: Election security hearing breaks along stark partisan lines By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The divide was on display Tuesday at a House Judiciary Committee hearing, which also underscored the absence of bipartisan consensus about the foreign threat to American voting and about how best to safeguard the country's election system heading into next… Continue reading
Sep 19 Key Senate panel approves $250 million for election security By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press The House has passed significantly broader election security legislation, but Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell opposes the measure and has discouraged the Senate Rules Committee from acting on a companion bill. Continue reading
Sep 09 Congress returns amid pressure to address gun violence, election security By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press President Donald Trump has not fully explained what he would like to see Congress accomplish, particularly on gun control, and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is reluctant to venture too far. Continue reading
Jul 25 Mueller’s testimony divides Congress on need to strengthen election security By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Former special counsel Robert Mueller's warning that Russian interference is still happening "as we sit" is putting pressure on Republican leaders in Congress to join Democrats in passing additional election security legislation. Continue reading
Jun 25 2020 hopeful Elizabeth Warren launches election security plan By Elana Schor, Associated Press This is Warren's latest in a series of hefty policy proposals — which have become a trademark as she climbs in the Democratic 2020 presidential primary polls. Continue reading
Jun 17 How the U.S. is trying to improve election security ahead of 2020 By Gabriela Martinez Here are some of the steps the federal government has taken to help secure elections in the U.S., as well as some of the possible disinformation threats that could reappear in 2020. Continue reading
Jun 14 Watch 14:01 Shields and Brooks on Trump and foreign campaign help, Democratic debates Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week’s political news, including President Trump’s comments about willingness to accept foreign opposition research, the status of election security legislation, candidate lineups for… Continue watching
Jun 12 Senators question FBI on Russian hack of voting software firm By Tami Abdollah, Associated Press In a letter sent to FBI Director Christopher Wray, Democratic Sens. Ron Wyden of Oregon and Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota, who is the ranking member of the committee with jurisdiction over federal elections, asked for answers by July 12 regarding… Continue reading