Democrats demand Homeland Security officials fund election security ahead of midterms
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- ideastream.orgseen 7 Sept, 17:15URL changed
now resolves towww.ideastream.org/npr-news/2026-09-03/democrats-demand-homeland-security-officials-fund-election-security-ahead-of-midterms
- nbcphiladelphia.comseen 12 Sept, 20:58headline rewritten
Hillary Clinton warns U.S. has let its guard down on terrorismHillary Clinton warns the U.S. has let its guard down on terrorism 25 years after 9/11 - nbcbayarea.comseen 12 Sept, 20:58headline rewritten
Hillary Clinton warns U.S. has let its guard down on terrorismHillary Clinton warns the U.S. has let its guard down on terrorism 25 years after 9/11 - South China Morning Postseen 27 Sept, 05:37headline rewritten
US cybersecurity agency releases election infrastructure plan 40 days before midtermsUS cybersecurity agency releases election infrastructure plan before midterms - sgvtribune.comseen 3 Oct, 23:21headline rewritten
US cybersecurity agency releases election plan 40 days before midterms40 days to midterms, election officials say new US cyber plan comes too late - news4jax.comseen 6 Oct, 05:01headline rewritten
US cybersecurity agency releases election infrastructure plan 40 days before midterms40 days to midterms, election officials say new US cyber plan comes too late - citizensvoice.comseen 6 Oct, 23:03headline rewritten
Hegseth says national security, cyber forces to guard election systemsHegseth says national security, military cyber forces will guard US election systems during midterms
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How it spread - 22 original reports, 7 reprints
Thu, 3 September 2026
3 reports- NPR News09:00
The lawmakers wrote that they share "grave concern that time is running out … to assist state and local election officials in protecting our elections from cyber and mis-and disinformation threats."
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- ideastream.org3 Sept, 11:00their copy
- NPR News11:17
Two Democrats are demanding that Homeland Security officials fund election security ahead of the midterms. And, trail-blazing journalist Gloria Steinem has died.
- The Hill15:57first to report
Two congressional Democrats are pressing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin to “explain the delay as to why federal funds have not yet been provided” to local and state election officials for election security. Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Rep. Joe Morelle (D-N.Y.) sent a letter to Mullin and Nick Anderson, acting director...
Wed, 9 September 2026
1 report- The Hill20:22
Former Trump adviser Corey Lewandowski on Tuesday pushed back on a recent Wall Street Journal article alleging he controlled billions of dollars of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) contracts, accusing the news outlet's reporting of being "politically driven." The DHS designated Lewandowski as a "special government employee" allowed to carry out private business for the...
Thu, 10 September 2026
1 report- nbcphiladelphia.com20:49edited after publishing
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Hillary Clinton warns U.S. has let its guard down on terrorism1 reprint
- nbcbayarea.com10 Sept, 20:49their copy
Mon, 14 September 2026
1 report- Axios21:23
Department of Homeland Security employees were instructed to access state voter databases in ways a whistleblower alleges violate state law, according to a new report. Why it matters: The policy signals the Trump administration's persistence in trying to root out purported voter fraud by any means necessary. Driving the news: The whistleblower report , released by Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), details a protected whistleblower disclosure that "reveals serious...
Thu, 24 September 2026
3 reports- news4jax.com16:20edited after publishing
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US cybersecurity agency releases election infrastructure plan 40 days before midtermsThe nation’s cybersecurity agency has released an election infrastructure security plan 40 days before November’s midterms.
- sgvtribune.com16:24edited after publishing
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US cybersecurity agency releases election plan 40 days before midtermsThe plan was originally supposed to be released in mid-August.
- South China Morning Post18:39edited after publishing
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US cybersecurity agency releases election infrastructure plan 40 days before midtermsThe US’ cybersecurity agency on Thursday released an election infrastructure security plan 40 days before November’s midterms, laying out potential threats to election systems and listing services it would offer to election officials to protect the vote. The plan, which Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin had originally promised to release by mid-August, comes after the Trump administration has been trying to kickstart efforts to help states protect voting systems. Election officials...
Mon, 28 September 2026
2 reports- The Hill20:28
Centrist Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) joined his Senate Democratic colleagues in sending a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, warning him not to let immigration enforcement officials interfere with voting in the midterm elections. “We write to warn you against continued activities at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that seek to undermine the...
- Google News - Top Stories21:35
Trump administration cannot tie anti-terrorism grants to election security, judge rules Politico Judge Blocks FEMA From Tying Antiterrorism Grants to Election Changes The New York Times Feds can't withhold counterterrorism funds from states to force election admin changes, judge rules CNBC Trump can’t force election changes by blocking counterterrorism funds to states, judge says AP News FEMA can’t condition security grants on election changes, judge says The Washington Post
Tue, 29 September 2026
3 reports- Times of India01:47
The National Security Agency and other military cyber units have long assisted with monitoring election infrastructure and defending it against possible hacking attempts. Election systems were designated as “critical infrastructure” in 2017, paving the way for greater federal cybersecurity support. Hegseth's announcement comes weeks before Election Day on November 3, with early voting already underway.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)03:46
Directive calls on US Cyber Command and Pentagon’s combat support agencies to prioritize intelligence and cyber capabilities, statement says
- citizensvoice.com15:24edited after publishingHegseth says national security, military cyber forces will guard US election systems during midterms
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Hegseth says national security, cyber forces to guard election systemsTrump gutted the civilian agency specifically created to safeguard election infrastructure.
Wed, 30 September 2026
1 report- The Hill14:41
Two Democratic senators are demanding answers following reports that Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funds were used to run TV advertisements promoting President Trump. In a Tuesday letter addressed to DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin, Sens. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) asked him to address several questions regarding the use of the funds within...
Thu, 8 October 2026
1 report- Bloomberg Politics17:08
Democrats are zeroing in on the Pentagon and defense contractors as they prepare to scrutinize potential conflicts of interest in the Trump administration should they win control of Congress, according to lawmakers and people familiar with the plans.
Fri, 9 October 2026
1 report- Axios17:13
The Department of Homeland Security is coming under fire for publicly attacking Democratic congressional candidate Janelle Stelson less than a month before the midterm election . Why it matters: The Stelson campaign is threatening a lawsuit over the allegations, while a watchdog group is seeking an investigation into whether an ICE official violated restrictions on partisan political activity by federal employees. "We are likely to take legal action to combat the blatant lies and coordinated...
Mon, 19 October 2026
1 report- Google News - Top Stories08:45
States face foreign threats — and a fractured federal partnership — ahead of midterms Politico Uncle Scam Wants You … to cough up your cash and personal data, FBI warns ahead of midterms The Register US tells election officials to be on guard against AI-powered tricks ahead of midterms Reuters FBI issues urgent warning about 4 election scams targeting Americans AL.com FBI and CISA Warn of AI-Written Phishing Before the 2026 Midterms Technology Org
Tue, 20 October 2026
1 report- yahoo.com12:29
A small group of U.S. national security officials has been discreetly advising state governments and congressional lawmakers on how to prepare for the possibility that the Trump administration will at...
Wed, 21 October 2026
3 reports- Novinky (Czechia)06:38
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- The Guardian World12:11
Coordination by Democratic officials overseeing elections includes Zoom calls and in-person tabletop exercises Democratic state attorneys general, other top state officials and civic groups have accelerated planning to thwart any federal meddling in the November midterm elections by Donald Trump as he continues his false charges of widespread voting fraud and veiled threats of interfering in the process. Since early this year, 24 Democratic attorneys general have expanded coordination with...
- iheart.com15:31
President Trump will host a White House roundtable today to combat cybercrime. The administration targets foreign criminal networks, seizing fraudulent crypto sites and freezing stolen funds. The effort aims to protect Americans from a $50 billion threat.