Mullin defends move to tie election security to counterterrorism funding
Summary
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin explained why counterterrorism funding from FEMA is now linked to states meeting certain election security requirements. This change means states must follow new rules on election security to receive funds that are usually used to prevent terror attacks.Key Facts
- Secretary Mullin oversees the Department of Homeland Security.
- FEMA gives money to states to help prevent terrorism.
- Starting in June, FEMA started requiring states to meet election security demands to get this funding.
- These demands are new conditions tied to the counterterrorism grants.
- The move connects election security efforts with counterterrorism funding.
- This change was not widely announced before implementation.
- States must now improve election security to receive funding for counterterrorism programs.
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