politicsMay 20
Feds Defund Election Security Hubs Just Months Before 2026 Midterms
With the November 3, 2026, midterm elections fast approaching, the federal government has quietly dismantled the systems built to protect American votes. The Election Security Group (ESG), a joint NSA and Cyber Command task force active since 2018, hasn't even been activated yet according to recent testimony. This follows a 2025 decision to pull the plug on funding for the EI-ISAC, the primary hub states use to track digital threats. While the White House claims it's just shifting priorities, experts warn this move creates a dangerous vacuum for foreign hackers and AI-driven disinformation to fill.