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Politics
Behind The Ransomware Attack On Palm Beach County Elections In 2016
The security of voting systems is a central focus this year, especially following reports like one out of Florida, where Palm Beach County says it was hit by a ransomware attack in 2016.
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Politics
Iowa Democratic Chair Troy Price Resigns After Caucus Night Debacle
Price oversaw a caucus process so riddled with issues that it could threaten the state's first-in-the-nation status in future primaries.
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Politics
Technical Issues Delay Iowa Caucus Results
With no results declared in Iowa's caucus on Monday night discuss the implications, and look forward to New Hampshire, as candidates flock to that state for the February 11 primary.
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Politics
Impeachment Trial Heads Toward Finish Line After Witness Vote Fails
The proceedings are expected to close out next week, with a final vote set for Wednesday and the acquittal of President Trump likely.
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Politics
Why Elections Officials Aren't Taking A Simple Security Step
Elections officials could improve their cybersecurity in a simple way — by using dot gov website domains instead of the others they use. Why don't they?
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Technology
Exclusive: Seattle-Area Voters To Vote By Smartphone In 1st For U.S. Elections
King County, Wash., plans to allow all eligible voters to vote using their smartphones in a February election. It's the largest endeavor so far as online voting slowly expands across the U.S.
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Technology
How To Spot Misinformation In An Election Year
The Life Kit podcast team looks at misinformation in an election year.
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Politics
FBI Vows To Warn More Elections Officials If Discovering A Cyberattack
The bureau was faulted after the Russian attack on the 2016 election for keeping too much information from state and local authorities. It says it'll use a new policy going forward.
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Politics
Newly Released Emails Fuel Democrats' Trial Requests, As McConnell Stands Firm
Democrats say that there is more to uncover about the military aid that was withheld from Ukraine. Heavily redacted emails published by the Center for Public Integrity indicate a desire for secrecy.
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Politics
Major Questions Surround The Issue Of Voting Online
We bank, apply for mortgages, order dinner and even look for dates on our phones. Why don't we also vote in elections on them, too?