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States Turn To National Guard To Help Protect Future Elections From Hackers
Election officials have traditionally focused on a smooth voting experience, but after the 2016 elections, they've also had to focus on cybersecurity.
Facebook Is Counting On Postcards To Prevent Future Election Interference
Under fire for its role in the presidential election, the social network giant unveiled plans involving snail mail to verify the identity of advertising buyers and stop future foreign manipulation.
Will Age Become An Issue In Dianne Feinstein's Re-Election Campaign?
Critics say Feinstein — the oldest member of the U.S. Senate at 84 — should not run for another six-year term. But an expert says chronological age doesn't tell you much about ability.
A Single Vote Can Sway An Off-Year Election, Study Finds
Wondering if your vote really counts in the upcoming municipal elections? There's a new study that says the answer is a definite “yes.”
Learning 2016's Lessons, Virginia Prepares Election Cyberdefenses
One of the most drastic steps was a decision to adopt all new paper-backed voting machines before November after deciding that the paperless electronic equipment was vulnerable to attack.
Ad War Means Local TV Stations Win Big In Georgia's Special Election
The special election in the Atlanta suburbs has become the most expensive U.S. House race in history. Although voters won't weigh in until next month, there's already one clear winner: TV stations.
Gambia Declares State Of Emergency As Leader Refuses To Cede Power
The president-elect is scheduled to take office on Thursday. But longtime President Yahya Jammeh has defiantly said he won't allow that to happen, citing supposed voting "irregularities."
Putin Ordered 'Influence Campaign' To Help Trump, U.S. Intelligence Report Says
The public version of the intelligence report on the investigation into Russia's interference in the U.S. elections concludes that Russia "aspired to help" Trump's election chances when possible.
Congo To Block Social Media Sites Ahead Of Protests Against The President
The Democratic Republic of Congo ordered telecom companies to block social media sites ahead of protests planned on Monday, marking the end of the president's final constitutionally sanctioned term.