Election Security
How to Prevent Foreign Election Interference
Andrew Weissmann Mon, Oct 12, 2020, 1:36 PM
The United States has tools to protect its elections, but needs to use them.
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Election Security
FBI & CISA Warn of 'Foreign-Backed Online Journals' Spreading Election Disinformation
Rohini Kurup Fri, Oct 2, 2020, 3:41 PM
The FBI and CISA issued another public service announcement on Thursday, warning of the potential threat posed by foreign actors spreading disinformation about the 2020 U.S. presidential elections.
Campaign 2020
The State Laws That May Decide a Disputed 2020 Election
Richard Altieri, Scott R. Anderson, Todd Carney, Eric Halliday, Christie Mayberry, Nathaniel Sobel Fri, Oct 2, 2020, 12:06 PM
States are the first line of defense in election-related disputes. But will they be able to prevent a constitutional crisis?
Election Security
FBI & CISA Issue Another Warning About 2020 U.S. Election Disinformation
Tia Sewell Mon, Sep 28, 2020, 2:05 PM
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) today issued another public service announcement that warns of the potential threat posed by foreign actors and cybercriminals spreading disinformation to cast doubt on the legitimacy of U.S. elections.
Election security
FBI & CISA Warn Foreign Actors Will Likely Spread Disinformation About 2020 Election Results
Tia Sewell Wed, Sep 23, 2020, 11:07 AM
Yesterday, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) issued a public service announcement that warned of the potential threat posed by foreign actors and cybercriminals spreading disinformation about election results in the upcoming November 2020 U.S. presidential election.
Campaign 2020
Does the DHS Whistleblower Report Reveal an Election Interference Scandal?
Susan Hennessey, Jacob Schulz Tue, Sep 15, 2020, 11:14 AM
The whistleblower claims the national security adviser personally gave explicit instructions to the Department of Homeland Security to prioritize intelligence about Chinese interference.
Disinformation
Moving Beyond Fears of the ‘Russian Playbook’
Camille François Tue, Sep 15, 2020, 8:01 AM
Tackling disinformation requires humility, calm and attention to details as the threat evolves and becomes more complex: Tropes such as the “Russian playbook” are no longer helpful ahead of the November election.
Election Security
The Justice Department's Policy Against Election Interference is Open to Abuse
Michelle Onibokun, Chuck Rosenberg Fri, Sep 11, 2020, 10:30 AM
The ambiguity of the Justice Department’s election policy is particularly concerning in light of hints from Attorney General William Barr about a possible October Surprise.
Executive Branch
The Importance of Giving Reasons (Even in Secret)
Ashley Deeks Tue, Sep 1, 2020, 8:48 AM
The director of national intelligence has decided to curtail in-person briefings to Congress about election security. Congress should push back.
SinoTech
Trump Signs Ban on TikTok, WeChat; U.S. Officials Report Chinese Election Interference
Richard Altieri, Benjamin Della Rocca Fri, Aug 14, 2020, 11:59 AM
Lawfare's biweekly roundup of U.S.-China technology policy and national security news.