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Trump To Nominate Rep. John Ratcliffe To Top Intelligence Post
Friday, February 28, 2020
Seven months ago, Trump scrapped his plan to nominate Ratcliffe over concerns that he would not have the backing of Senate Republicans. It's unclear what has changed.
Lawmakers Press Administration For More Transparency About Coronavirus Response
Friday, February 28, 2020
Lawmakers voiced concern Friday about the Trump administration's messaging on the outbreak. They backed the medical response, but pressed for more information and test kits from public health experts.
Pence's New Coronavirus Role Raises Questions About His Public Health Record
Thursday, February 27, 2020
During Pence's governorship, an HIV outbreak occurred that some health experts say could have been prevented or lessened with a better response.
Trump Administration Pressed On Coronavirus Preparedness
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says there is "no plan" for potential outbreaks in the U.S. The White House says it has the situation "contained" and has requested emergency funding.
After Early Caucusing Period, Nevada's Voters Turn Out On Saturday
Friday, February 21, 2020
Nevada's caucuses will showcase a state with a large non-white population. The state is using new technology to count the votes — and after Iowa's debacle, caucus officials are nervous.
Nevada Democrats Hope To Avoid Iowa Fiasco In Their Own Caucus Saturday
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Nevada Democrats are racing to reassure voters, campaigns and the national Democratic Party that this Saturday's caucus will go off smoothly — in the aftermath of Iowa's caucus meltdown.
How Nevada Democrats Hope To Avoid Iowa's Tech Errors
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Reporters were given a preview of a mock caucus with the actual worksheet and posters that will be in use and the iPad calculator that will help with the caucus math.
Behind The Ransomware Attack On Palm Beach County Elections In 2016
Monday, February 17, 2020
The security of voting systems is a central focus this year, especially following reports like one out of Florida, where Palm Beach County says it was hit by a ransomware attack in 2016.
Nevada Voters Begin Early Caucusing On Saturday. Here's What You Need To Know
Saturday, February 15, 2020
Democrats in Nevada have been scrambling to adjust their plans, in response to the debacle in Iowa. Early voting opens on Saturday with the state's full caucus set for one week later.
Key Florida Elections Office Endured Cyberattack Ahead of 2016 Election
Thursday, February 13, 2020
Palm Beach County, which has experienced myriad elections issues in recent years, says that its elections office was breached by a ransomware attack before the 2016 election.
Iowa Caucus Meltdown Proved Transparency Is Essential, Election-Watchers Say
Thursday, February 13, 2020
Secrecy was the strategy for Iowa Democrats when it came to planning the caucus process. Experts say now that decision compounded an environment ripe for manipulation.
Iowa Democratic Chair Troy Price Resigns After Caucus Night Debacle
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Price oversaw a caucus process so riddled with issues that it could threaten the state's first-in-the-nation status in future primaries.
Still No Official Winner Yet In The Iowa Democratic Caucuses
Thursday, February 06, 2020
A delay in results in the Iowa caucuses was caused by a technology failure with the app that precinct leaders were using. There is still much we don't know about what went wrong.
The Secrecy Around The Iowa Caucus App, And What It Means For Election Security
Wednesday, February 05, 2020
The secrecy surrounding Iowa Democrats' caucus app was one clue for cybersecurity experts about the potential for a caucus-night meltdown. And for voters, that secrecy can erode trust.
Candidates In Limbo As Malfunctions Delay Results Of Iowa Caucuses
Tuesday, February 04, 2020
With no results declared in Iowa's caucuses Monday night we discuss the implications, and look forward to New Hampshire, as candidates flock to that state for the Feb. 11 primary.
Technical Reporting Issue Delays Results From Iowa Caucuses
Tuesday, February 04, 2020
The Iowa Democratic Party says an unusual delay in reporting caucus results Monday night is due to "inconsistencies" they found in a few results sets, not "a hack or intrusion."
Impeachment Trial Heads Toward Finish Line After Witness Vote Fails
Saturday, February 01, 2020
The proceedings are expected to close out next week, with a final vote set for Wednesday and the acquittal of President Trump likely.
1 Simple Step Could Help Election Security. Governments Aren't Doing It
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Local governments could perform a simple upgrade to make it clear to voters that they are reading from a legitimate source. But on the whole, they aren't doing it.
Why Elections Officials Aren't Taking A Simple Security Step
Sunday, January 26, 2020
Elections officials could improve their cybersecurity in a simple way — by using dot gov website domains instead of the others they use. Why don't they?
Trump Did 'Nothing Wrong,' His Legal Team Says In First Day Of Impeachment Defense
Saturday, January 25, 2020
The president's team told senators that House managers selectively withheld evidence in their arguments.