Tag: election_security
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Media Monitor: PolitiFact details military testosterone testing plan and examines voting machine security claims
PolitiFact reports on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's plan for mandatory testosterone testing in the military and examines DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin's claims about foreign adversaries accessing voting machines, noting expert concerns and security measures.
Politics and GovernmentHealthScience & TechnologyFederal GovernmentElectionMedical ScienceComputers and InternetGeneral Politics Pete HegsethMilitary HealthTestosteroneMarkwayne MullinVoting MachinesElection SecurityCybersecurityPolitiFact's Ellen Hine
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Media Monitor: FactCheck.org Examines Trump's Election Security Claims, RFK Jr. Fertility Statements, and Child Savings Accounts
FactCheck.org is reporting on President Donald Trump's election security claims, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s statements on fertility, and the financial projections for "Trump accounts."
Politics and GovernmentHealthMediaBusinessGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentElectionMedical ScienceEconomyLatin America Donald TrumpElection SecurityVenezuelaRobert F. Kennedy Jr.FertilityChild Savings AccountsFactCheck.org
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Media Monitor: PolitiFact examines election security claims, launches health initiative
PolitiFact reports on President Trump's election security claims, including noncitizen voting and Chinese interference, while also launching its new 'Well Informed' health journalism initiative and fact-checking various political and health topics.
Politics and GovernmentHealthMediaScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentElectionMedical ScienceComputers and InternetEconomy Donald TrumpElection SecurityNoncitizen VotingChinaPolitiFactWell InformedDaylight Saving Time
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Connecticut Fortifies Election Security Amidst Federal Challenges
Connecticut officials detail robust election security measures, including new tabulators, expanded voting access, and legal victories against federal interference, ensuring voter confidence and transparent processes.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementLegalGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentElection ConnecticutElection SecurityVoting AccessFederal LawsuitGovernor Ned LamontAttorney General William TongVoter ConfidenceConnecticut Governors Office
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Media Monitor: White House reports China stole 220 million voter files, networks refused Trump address, and TSMC commits $100 billion to U.S.
The White House is reporting that President Trump declassified intelligence on China's theft of 220 million U.S. voter files, while NBC and ABC refused to air his address. It also highlighted TSMC's $100 billion investment in America.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessMediaScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseEconomyElectionCybersecurityAsia ChinaElection SecurityVoter DataDonald TrumpTSMCSemiconductor ManufacturingBroadcast NetworksThe White House
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DHS Secretary Warns Four States About Non-Citizens on Voter Rolls
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin has alerted California, New Jersey, Nevada, and Pennsylvania about over 250,000 potential non-citizens on their voter rolls, urging collaboration to secure elections.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsElectionLegal DHSMarkwayne MullinVoter RegistrationNon-citizensElection SecurityCaliforniaPennsylvaniaU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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DHS Mandates New Election Security Measures for Federal Grant Recipients
The DHS is requiring states to adopt new election security measures, including transitioning to paper ballots, conducting manual audits, reconciling voter data, and verifying citizenship for voters and poll workers, to receive over $1 billion in federal grants.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentElectionLegalSocial Issues U.S. Department of Homeland SecurityFEMAElection SecurityFederal GrantsVoter VerificationPaper BallotsManual Audits
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Media Monitor: USA TODAY Reports on Border Communities, Iran Strikes, 2028 Politics
USA TODAY is reporting on the resilience of communities along the U.S. southern border, new U.S. strikes on Iran, and the political landscape for the 2028 presidential election.
Politics and GovernmentConflictGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesMilitaryLatin America U.S. Southern BorderNative CommunitiesIranDonald TrumpElection SecurityJD VanceWorld CupUSA TODAY Daily Briefing
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Newsom Signs Bill to Fortify California Elections Against Interference
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 73, strengthening election protections against interference and intimidation, citing threats from President Trump. The new law safeguards voters, election workers, and ballot security ahead of the June 2 primary.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsElectionLegalFederal Government CaliforniaGavin NewsomDonald TrumpElection SecuritySB 73Voter ProtectionLegislationCalifornia Governors Office
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California Governor Newsom to Announce Election Safeguards
Governor Gavin Newsom will unveil new measures to protect California's elections from federal interference. The announcement, made with state legislators, is set for May 27 at 1:30 p.m., livestreamed online.
Politics and GovernmentMediaState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsElectionDigital and Print Publishing Gavin NewsomCalifornia electionsElection securityFederal interferenceCalifornia LegislatureSacramentoGovernment & PoliticsCalifornia Governors Office
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Connecticut Enacts No-Excuse Absentee Voting for All Elections
Governor Ned Lamont signed legislation allowing all eligible Connecticut voters to cast ballots via no-excuse absentee voting, effective immediately. This move, supported by a 2024 constitutional amendment, aims to enhance voter accessibility and includes new election safety measures.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsElectionLegalSocial Issues Absentee BallotsConnecticutElectionsVoting RightsElection SecurityNed LamontGovernmentConnecticut Governors Office