The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency published its 2026 Election Infrastructure Security Plan, outlining cyber and physical threats to election systems and free services available to election officials. The plan was developed at the direction of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has asked the Justice Department to investigate the reliability of widely used digital voting systems and potential impropriety by election nonprofits, launching a coordinated voter fraud investigation across nine states. Democratic election officials have criticized the move.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin warned state election officials on Friday they could face loss of federal funding, investigations, fines, and even prison time if they don't comply with Trump administration election security demands. Mullin asserted foreign adversaries could hack voting machines and vowed to use 'maximum pressure' on states.
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin publicly stated he did a 'happy dance' and sang songs to celebrate Iran's exit from the World Cup after the team was knocked out of the tournament. Iran's participation had been uncertain in the months leading up to the finals.
