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Election security updates: FBI says bomb threats appear to originate from Russia

Follow the latest election-related security issues and legal challenges.

Bulletproof vests, snipers and drones: Election officials beef up security at the polls

State and local election officials around the country are taking major steps to keep poll workers and voters safe amid a hostile political environment.

Politics - NBC News - October 22

Swing state election officials ensure security for ballots, workers

Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes (D) and Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Al Schmidt (R) joined CBS’s “Face the Nation” on Sunday and ensured voters, ballots and election ...

Politics - The Hill - October 27

Officials ramping up security measures for Election Day in North Carolina

Reports of alleged intimidation and voter misinformation in North Carolina have led officials there to boost security precautions around polling places this Election Day. CBS News correspondent ...

2024 election updates: Musk asks to move $1 million lottery case to federal court

The hearing will come a day earlier than scheduled and the judge stipulated that all parties be present.

Colorado accidentally put voting system passwords online, but officials say election is secure

The Colorado Secretary of State's office says voting system passwords were mistakenly put on the department's website

Tech - ABC News - 6 days ago

Israel-Gaza-Lebanon live updates: 87 killed in Israeli strikes on Beit Lahia

The Israel Defense Forces continued intense air and ground campaigns against Hezbollah in Lebanon and against Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

Israel Steps Up Attacks Near Beirut, Despite U.S. Warnings

Israel carried out a series of strikes near the Lebanese capital on Saturday, killing two people fleeing a vehicle on a busy highway. Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin warned Israel to scale back ...

World - The New York Times - October 20

Updates: Israel Strikes Iran in Retaliatory Attack

Iran’s national air defense force said that Israel had attacked military bases in three provinces, including Tehran, causing “limited damage.”

World - The New York Times - October 26

U.S. Questions Israel After ‘Horrifying’ Strike in Northern Gaza Kills Dozens

Matt Miller, a U.S. State Department spokesman, said the Biden administration had contacted the Israeli government to ask about what he called a “horrifying incident.” At least 55 people were ...

World - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Moscow and Beijing announce further cooperation during international group meeting in Pakistan

Leaders and top officials from an international group founded to counter Western alliances have met in Pakistan’s capital, with Moscow and Beijing announcing they will boost cooperation

World - ABC News - October 16

OpenAI outlines national security approach

OpenAI doubled down on the importance of the U.S. maintaining leadership on artificial intelligence (AI) development in a new outline of the company's approach to national security. The ChatGPT ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

EU and UK security is ‘indivisible’, says David Lammy

Foreign secretary joins European meeting to discuss defence co-operation as part of post-Brexit ‘reset’ in relations

World - Financial Times - October 14

Police guns secured by seat belts - whistle blower

The regulator was contacted by a member of the public concerned how weapons were being transported.

In Gaza, Sinwar’s Death Alone Won’t Secure the Peace

Even with Sinwar gone, I’m doubtful Hamas will fold or that Israel will easily embrace Biden’s ideas for a peace deal.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 19

Yankees work extra innings to secure ALCS in 5

The Yankees are headed back to the World Series for the first time since 2009, with Juan Soto's three-run blast in the 10th inning providing the margin of victory in Game 5 of the ALCS against the ...

Sports - ESPN - October 20

This Company Created an ‘Easy Button’ for Sharing Information Securely

Two brothers with roots in national security built Virtru based on the insight that private companies have the same needs as government.

Business - Inc. - October 21

Will Social Security be solvent under Trump or Harris?

Social Security is under threat regardless of who wins the election, but an analysis says Trump's agenda would drain the fund more quickly than Harris' plan.

US and Cyprus launch a strategic dialogue to bolster security

U.S. and Cypriot officials have launched a strategic dialogue they said would bolster security and stability in a crisis-wracked region through initiatives including counterterrorism training of ...

World - ABC News - October 23

Border security in spotlight in final stretch of presidential race

Immigration and border security are taking center stage in the final stretch of the presidential election, with two very different views from Vice President Kamala Harris and former President ...

Politics - NBC News - October 24

How Trump Could Bankrupt Social Security

Retirement benefits for millions of Americans are on the line.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

Arizona county heightens security ahead of Election Day

Authorities in Arizona's Maricopa County are increasing security ahead of the election after a series of violent incidents and threats aimed at election facilities and workers in the politically ...

Politics - NBC News - October 24

Thames Water secures £3bn loan to survive into 2025

The UK's biggest utility company agrees a lifeline to help it last until next October.

Germany and India sign information-sharing security agreement

World - Yahoo News - October 25

Japan's Voters Punish Leadership of U.S. Security Ally

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba now faces a political battle to keep his job and continue on the path set by his predecessor.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 27

Inside a secure Arizona facility printing election ballots

The Runbeck Election Services facility in Phoenix will print about 35 million ballots for eight states this election.

China’s Latest Security Target: Halloween Partygoers

Last year, the Shanghai government said Halloween celebrations were a sign of “cultural tolerance.” This year, the police rounded up people in costume.

World - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Mail-in voting has become common and there are measures to secure it

As more Americans vote through paper ballots, election officials have been working to make sure those ballots arrive on time and securely.

College helmet comms not secure, sources say

Coach-to-player in-game communications during Power 4 college football games this season have been occurring on unencrypted frequencies, sources told ESPN.

Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago

Cyber security companies are thriving — even when they fail

This may be the ultimate industry for providing very lucrative but ineffective solutions

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Georgia secretary of state: Election is secure, and here's why

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger (R) reassured the state’s voters that the upcoming election is secure and that voters' ballots will be counted. Raffensperger said that no matter ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Live Budget special: How will the UK secure growth?

The FT’s top commentators answer your questions about the Budget’s impact

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

FBI condemns fake election security videos

The FBI released a statement on Saturday addressing false claims about the election and reaffirming their intention to ensure voter security leading up to Election Day. “The FBI is aware of two ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

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