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Elections and Security

Updated 2026-06-06 17:00 UTC 2 sources Neutral

Local law enforcement is increasingly involved in securing American elections, following the 2020 events. President Trump pardoned a former Republican lawmaker convicted of insider trading.

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NPR
Since the 2020 election, local law enforcement has increasingly been playing a bigger role in helping local officials secure elections.
2026-06-06 11:40 UTC
The Hill
President Trump granted a pardon this week to a former Republican lawmaker who was convicted of insider trading for using nonpublic information to buy stocks after leaving office, according to the White House. A June 4 proclamation stated that ex-Rep. Stephen Buyer (R-Ind.) would receive a “full, co
2026-06-06 16:48 UTC
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