Election Security Workers

Trump administration cuts some election security workers

There have been sweeping changes at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, which is tasked with protecting the U.S. from foreign meddling in elections. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.

CBS News - 13h

Election systems feared vulnerable as government cuts workers tasked with security

Cuts to the U.S. cybersecurity agency and FBI affected the federal workers tasked with stopping foreign interference in elections.

CBS News - 19h

Social Security checks will be coming for these previously ineligible workers — as early as this week

The agency has been working on adjusting benefits after the repeal of WEP and GPO.

MarketWatch - 9h

Rudy Giuliani satisfies judgment in defamation case brought by former Georgia election workers

A judge previously ruled the former Trump attorney had defamed Ruby Freeman and her daughter, Wandrea “Shaye” Moss by falsely claiming they committed election fraud in 2020.

NBC News - 1d

Rudy Giuliani satisfies Fulton County election workers' $148 million defamation case

Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani was found liable for defamation in 2023 and ordered to pay two election workers $148 million -- which has now been satisfied.

ABC News - 14h

Germany’s watershed election

Domestic and international tensions as well as economic stagnation hang over Sunday’s Bundestag vote

Financial Times - 3d

The Death of Competition in American Elections

A vast majority of 2024 races for Congress and state legislatures were decided by low-turnout or meaningless primaries. The trend is making politics more polarized and eroding public trust.

The New York Times - 2d

The Meaning of Germany’s Election

We examine the role of immigration in the outcome.

The New York Times - 1d

Apple Pulls iPhone Security Feature in UK

Law enforcement in the country was pressuring the company to create a tool that would act like a back door into customers’ data.

The New York Times - 4d

Pennsylvania secures 88-75 win against Dartmouth

Led by Nick Spinoso's 23 points, the Pennsylvania Quakers defeated the Dartmouth Big Green 88-75

ABC News - 4d

Drexel secures 64-55 win against Charleston

Led by Kobe Magee's 19 points, the Drexel Dragons defeated the Charleston Cougars 64-55

ABC News - 3d

Zelensky: Ukraine in the EU gives it an 'economic security' guarantee

Yahoo News - 2d

Germany Election 2025: What to Watch For

What Germans decide in national elections that are likely to produce a new chancellor will be of critical importance as Europe re-evaluates relations with the Trump administration.

The New York Times - 2d

5 Takeaways From Germany’s Election

Friedrich Merz and his party won, Elon Musk didn’t seem to move voters, and more lessons from an early German vote with big implications for Europe.

The New York Times - 1d

Musk's private security detail deputized by U.S. Marshals Service, sources say

The U.S. Marshals Service routinely deputizes police. However, the move to deputize private security officers, who are not sworn law enforcement officials, is considered unorthodox

CBS News - 5d

How many people over 100 receive Social Security benefits?

Here's how many Social Security retirement checks go out to people 99 and older. Hint: It's far fewer than Trump claims.

The Hill - 4d

Pakistan security forces kill 6 militants in a raid in the northwest

Pakistan's military says troops acting on intelligence have raided a militant hideout in a former stronghold of the Pakistani Taliban in the country's northwest

ABC News - 4d

US Marshals Service deputizes Musk's security team: reports

The U.S. Marshals Service has deputized some of tech billionaire Elon Musk's private security detail, giving them specific rights and protections of federal law enforcement agents, multiple outlets ...

The Hill - 4d

Who could secure NAACP Image Awards' most coveted wins?

Kendrick Lamar, Beyoncé and Doechii are among several artists who have already won big in the NAACP Image Awards ahead of the main event airing this Saturday on Paramount+ and BET. Former Vice ...

CBS News - 4d

Robert Morris secures 94-85 victory over Green Bay

Led by Kam Woods' 22 points, the Robert Morris Colonials defeated the Green Bay Phoenix 94-85

ABC News - 4d

Apple pulls data protection tool after UK government security row

Customers' photos and documents stored online will no longer be protected by end-to-end encryption.

BBC News - 4d

U.S., Ukraine discuss deal to exchange rare mineral rights in exchange for security

The U.S. and Ukraine are nearing a deal to exchange the rights to rare Ukrainian minerals to the U.S. in exchange for security guarantees to protect Ukraine from Russian aggression. It comes after ...

NBC News - 3d

Kohli smashes four to reach century and secure India win over Pakistan

Virat Kohli "hammers" a four to reach a century and secure India's win against Pakistan in their ICC Champions Trophy match in Dubai.

BBC News - 2d

Bessent says US-Ukraine deal has 'implicit' economic security guarantee

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said a U.S.-Ukraine deal featuring “strategic minerals, energy and state-owned enterprises” has an “implicit” economic security guarantee. “This deal is part of ...

The Hill - 2d

Flight from New York to India diverted to Rome after security concern

Two Italian military fighter jets flanked American Airlines Flight 292 as it arrived but the Federal Aviation Administration did not elaborate on what was the security issue aboard the plane.

CBS News - 2d

President Trump should combine extending tax cuts with fixing Social Security

It would be good fiscal policy and probably good politics

MarketWatch - 2d

NZ secure semi-final place with victory over Bangladesh

Rachin Ravindra's "classy" century helps New Zealand book their place in the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy after a comfortable five-wicket win over Bangladesh in Rawalpindi.

BBC News - 1d

North Korean hackers behind $1.5 billion crypto hack: Security firm

North Korean hackers were behind a sophisticated hack that stole about $1.5 billion worth of digital currency from Bybit, a major cryptocurrency exchange, according to security firm TRM. “TRM has ...

The Hill - 1d

Russia and Indonesia hold talks to strengthen ties on defense and security

A top Russian security official and Indonesia’s defense minister have held talks in Jakarta as Moscow’s war on Ukraine entered its fourth year

ABC News - 1d

Why you won't receive a Supplemental Security Income check in March

It's the latest blip in the payment schedule but don't worry — beneficiaries will still receive all of their payments.

The Hill - 19h

Here's what upcoming budget negotiations may mean for Social Security

Benefit cuts are off the table for now in upcoming budget negotiations, experts say. But the agency may continue to struggle with customer service woes.

CNBC - 20h

This trend has important implications for Social Security’s full retirement age

New data show strong relationship between earnings and life expectancy

MarketWatch - 18h

Trump suspends security clearances for Jack Smith's outside lawyers

President Trump on Tuesday signed a memo suspending security clearances for employees at a law firm who assisted with former special counsel Jack Smith’s investigation into the now-president. White ...

The Hill - 11h

Social Security boost for more than 3.2 million coming in April

Social Security Administration says it is immediately starting to pay retroactive benefits due to more than 3.2 million retirees.

CBS News - 10h

She Interrupted a Town-Hall Meeting and Was Dragged Out by Private Security

The City of Coeur d’Alene revoked the license of a security firm after its plainclothes guards forcibly removed a woman. The police said they were investigating the incident.

The New York Times - 6h