Congress imposed no rules to ensure that states procure secure systems. Also left out: automatic sanctions on meddling countries.
Election 2020
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States are on front lines of 2020 election-security efforts
Worries are greater in the aftermath of the 2016 election, when Russian military agents targeted voting systems across the U.S.
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U.S. weighs information warfare to counter Russian interference in 2020 election
Military cyber officials are developing tactics that could be deployed against senior Russian officials and oligarchs if Moscow tries to hack election systems or sow widespread discord.
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Trump backs re-election of Sen. Collins
In a tweet Monday, he says he agrees 100% that she is needed to ensure Republicans keep control of the Senate next year.
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Jim Fossel: U.K. elections offer lessons for Americans
Party discipline and a coherent message matter more than popularity in the polls.
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Betsy Sweet: ‘Medicare for All’ is the only solution to the U.S. health care crisis
In the U.S. Senate, I will fight for a system that puts people before profit and includes everybody.
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Seek forgiveness or give a gift? Democratic debate moment puts gender in spotlight
The answers to this single question on Thursday illustrated another dimension – what many see as a double standard in the ways men and women are expected to behave.
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Maine Voices: Trump is following through on a well-founded economic plan
His rough edges are part of the package, and he deserves four more years to pursue his vision.
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Republicans embrace Trump as never before with anti-impeachment fervor
The president’s Republican critics and Democrats said the House Republicans’ solid backing inextricably bound Republican lawmakers to Trump and would ultimately inflict a damaging blow.
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Democratic leaders push to end labor dispute and save 6th primary debate
Candidates say they won’t participate Thursday if a dispute isn’t resolved between a food services company and about 150 of its employees who work at the campus hosting the event.