States Feel Abandoned as CISA Pulls Back | Phoenix News

Election officials are feeling abandoned as midterms loom, after a recent CISA call delivered little concrete help — just generic briefings while states scramble to secure elections on their own. With federal support slashed since the Trump administration returned, including staff cuts and investigations into former leaders, states now face threats of funding withheld for resisting election changes — sparking lawsuits and accusations of coercion. Arizona’s Secretary of State openly slammed CISA, calling out threats to criminalize election work and voicing deep distrust. While some see glimmers of cooperation, most state leaders feel left alone in defending democracy against rising cyber risks — with no clear federal safety net in place. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ef0a70d51efc5fa5