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Report: White House Delaying Release of Voting Machine Security Study
Officials delayed the report for months as it warned of security gaps in voting machines and urged software updates before the midterms.
White House officials have delayed releasing an Office of the Director of National Intelligence report outlining significant vulnerabilities in U.S. voting machines, withholding authorization to publish the findings for six months ahead of November midterms.
The ODNI report identifies security gaps including machines using outdated software and internet connectivity that could be exploited; it is one of two commissioned studies, with a separate Mojave Research report also remaining unpublished.
Some White House officials argued releasing the findings could undermine voter confidence among Republicans; spokesperson Davis Ingle said the administration "continues to offer assistance to state and local election officials" to ensure security.
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard steps down on Friday, replaced by federal housing regulator Bill Pulte, whom President Donald Trump wants to investigate what he calls "rigged elections.