The Trump administration has significantly reduced federal funding for two key cybersecurity initiatives. The cuts affect the Elections Infrastructure Information Sharing and Analysis Center and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center, which provide essential support during elections. Larry Norden, an election security expert at the Brennan Center for Justice, expressed his worries, saying: “I have grave concern for state and local election officials and for the security of our elections going forward.” Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows emphasized the importance of these initiatives, observing that they helped preemptively block cyberattacks during the last presidential election. The National Association of Secretaries of State is seeking clarity on the implications of these funding cuts.
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