Erosion of Election Security Agency Threatens Integrity Ahead of Crucial Midterms

Since its inception in 2018, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) stood as a frontline defender against foreign interference and cyber threats targeting American elections. However, recent shifts in federal priorities have undermined this critical mission, leaving state and local officials alarmed about election security as the 2026 midterms approach.Why Is America’s Election Shield Losing Its Edge?CISA was born out of a national necessity: protecting vital infrastructure from escalating cyber threats. Under President Trump’s initial administration, it earned bipartisan support for actively collaborating with state election officials—warning them about foreign hacking attempts, helping secure polling places, and running realistic...