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
May 14 Florida governor says Russians accessed 2 voting databases in 2016 election By Brendan Farrington, Associated Press Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis said the hackers didn't manipulate any data and the election results weren't compromised. Continue reading
May 06 Microsoft offers software tools to secure elections By Frank Bajak, Associated Press Dubbed "ElectionGuard," the Microsoft kit will have early prototypes ready to pilot for next year's general elections. Continue reading
Apr 30 Schumer says Trump not doing enough to protect 2020 election By Associated Press Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer says President Donald Trump is not doing enough to protect the 2020 election in light of special counsel Robert Mueller's findings. Continue reading
Mar 08 House passes election and ethics overhaul, but McConnell says it's dead on arrival By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The measure would make it easier for people to register and vote, tighten election security and require presidential candidates to disclose their tax returns. Continue reading
Mar 06 House Democrats take aim at money in politics with reform bill By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The legislation, called H.R. 1 to signify its importance, would make it easier to register and vote, tighten election security and require presidential candidates to disclose their tax returns. Continue reading
Feb 19 N.C. poll workers say some votes were counted before Election Day By Emery P. Dalesio, Associated Press North Carolina's State Board of Elections heard the testimony as part of a hearing that could result in either a new election being called for the 9th District or the Republican candidate being declared the winner. Continue reading
Feb 13 WATCH: Election security experts testify before House committee By Joshua Barajas Several election security experts testified before the House Homeland Security Committee on Wednesday as the 2020 presidential field continues to widen. Continue reading
Nov 06 Election security put to the test in polling stations nationwide By Christina A. Cassidy, Colleen Long, Associated Press Election officials and voting rights groups fear that voter confidence in the results could be undermined if such problems become even more widespread on Election Day, as millions of Americans head to the polls to decide pivotal races for Congress… Continue reading