Key facts
- US government ceased sharing classified election threat intelligence with state officials.
- Certain cybersecurity services related to election security have also been stopped.
- Classified briefings were previously provided to state election authorities.
The United States government has reportedly stopped providing crucial election threat intelligence and certain cybersecurity services to state officials. This cessation includes classified briefings that were previously shared with state election authorities. The move raises concerns about the coordinated defense against potential foreign interference and cyber threats targeting U.S. elections.