Authorities warned that suspected arson attacks on ballot boxes in Oregon and Washington could ‘impact the election process.’
Authorities are investigating a series of suspected arson attacks on three ballot drop boxes in the Pacific Northwest that potentially damaged hundreds of ballots.
Authorities said they have not determined a motive for the attacks yet, but potentially hundreds of ballots were damaged in Washington, Clark County Auditor Greg Kimsey told“We do know acts like this are targeted and they’re intentional and we’re concerned about that intentional act trying to impact the election process,” Portland Police Bureau Chief Assistant Chief Amanda McMillan said in a statement released on Monday afternoon. “We’re dedicated to stopping this kind of behavior.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Nevada man arrested for arson in Rosemont Target store fire, officials sayA 56-year-old Nevada man has been arrested and charged with arson in connection with a fire that severely damaged a Target store in Rosemont.
Read more »
Elyria police arrest alleged serial arsonist for another arsonElyria police say officers arrested an alleged serial arsonist for yet another arson Wednesday.
Read more »
China targeted phones of Trump, Vance and Harris campaign affiliates, sources sayKevin Collier is a reporter covering cybersecurity, privacy and technology policy for NBC News.
Read more »
Oil market faces a rude awakening if Iran’s energy infrastructure is targeted, analysts sayOil markets are being too complacent given the risk of major supply disruptions in the Middle East, analysts told CNBC on Thursday.
Read more »
Trump-Aligned Policy Group Targeted By Chinese Hackers, Sources SayThe America First Policy Institute (AFPI), a think tank closely aligned with former President Donald Trump, has reportedly been targeted by hackers believed to be operating on behalf of the Chinese government. Federal authorities are investigating the incident, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Read more »
Chinese hackers targeted cellphones used by Trump and Vance, AP sources sayChinese hackers targeted cellphones used by Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and his running mate, J.D. Vance. That's according to two people familiar with the matter who spoke to the AP Friday. It was not immediately clear what data if any may have been taken, but U.S. officials are investigating.
Read more »