David Becker

New Jersey identified 6,600 noncitizens on its voter rolls due to a software error in the Motor Vehicle Commission's automatic voter registration system, with about 400 actually voting. Alaska's voter data faces scrutiny, but experts say these findings are unlikely to significantly advance the SAVE America Act, which requires voter citizenship proof and faces Senate gridlock.

President Donald Trump released documents during a primetime address claiming to prove election fraud, but The Associated Press found no evidence of foreign interference or voter fraud in the declassified materials. Experts and officials stated the documents contained no new information and did not challenge the legitimacy of past elections, including the 2020 election.

New Jersey identified 6,600 noncitizens on its voter rolls in 2023 and 2024 due to a software error in the Motor Vehicle Commission's automatic voter registration system, while Alaska raised questions about a few thousand voters. Congressional experts and lawmakers stated these issues do not significantly support the stalled SAVE America Act, which requires voter proof of citizenship and photo ID.

New Jersey identified 6,600 noncitizens on its voter rolls due to a software issue in the Motor Vehicle Commission's automatic voter registration system, with less than 400 voting. Alaska's voter data also faces scrutiny, but experts and lawmakers say these issues are unlikely to advance the Senate's stalled SAVE America Act, which requires proof of citizenship for voter registration.

New Jersey identified 6,600 noncitizens on voter rolls due to a software error in its automatic voter registration system, with fewer than 400 voting. Republicans argue this supports their election integrity efforts, but experts and lawmakers say the findings are unlikely to advance the SAVE America Act, which requires voter citizenship proof and photo ID, due to Senate filibuster challenges.

New Jersey identified 6,600 noncitizens on its voter rolls due to a software issue in 2023-2024, with fewer than 400 voting. Alaska's voter data faces scrutiny, but experts and lawmakers say these findings are unlikely to advance the SAVE America Act, which requires voter citizenship proof and faces Senate filibuster challenges.

New Jersey identified 6,600 noncitizens on its voter rolls due to a software error in the Motor Vehicle Commission's automatic voter registration system, with fewer than 400 voting. Alaska also raised concerns about voter data, but experts and lawmakers stated these issues are unlikely to advance the Senate's stalled SAVE America Act, which requires proof of citizenship for voter registration and photo ID for voting.

CBS News contributors David Becker and Chris Krebs discussed election security concerns following President Trump's speech accusing China of accessing election data. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin warned election officials could face fines or prison time for failing to secure elections, while Becker noted frequent threats from the administration toward election officials.

Transcript of an interview with Chris Krebs and David Becker on CBS News's 'Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan' on July 19, 2026. The transcript includes their discussion as contributors to the show.

Chris Krebs and David Becker were interviewed on 'Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan' on July 19, 2026. The transcript of their discussion is provided.

The U.S. struck back at Iran overnight, and Sen. Mark Warner discussed the latest in the Middle East on 'Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan.' CBS News contributors Chris Krebs and David Becker also addressed election security.

President Trump made baseless claims about catastrophic election vulnerabilities in a primetime speech. CBS News journalists Ed O'Keefe, Anthony Salvanto, and David Becker analyzed the remarks.

President Donald Trump released documents claiming to prove election fraud and foreign interference in the 2020 election, but The Associated Press found no evidence of foreign manipulation or mass voter fraud. The documents included heavily redacted materials and well-documented vulnerabilities, with experts stating they did not challenge prior election integrity assessments.

President Donald Trump released documents claiming to prove election fraud and Chinese interference in the 2020 election. However, a review found no evidence of foreign manipulation or mass voter fraud, with experts stating the material contained no new information that challenges past election outcomes.

President Trump made claims about Chinese efforts to collect voter data and repeated disproven assertions about noncitizens voting during a primetime speech. Weijia Jiang and David Becker analyzed these claims for CBS News.

A democracy summit in Philadelphia, hosted by the Committee of Seventy, brought together experts to discuss the future of American democracy. Key themes included declining public trust in institutions, the need for civic responsibility, and the role of local communities in sustaining democracy.

President Trump is scheduled to deliver a primetime speech on election security Thursday night. The speech will be covered by CBS News reporters Ed O'Keefe and David Becker.

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of counting mail-in ballots that are cast by Election Day but arrive later. David Becker of the Center for Election Innovation and Research discussed the decision with CBS News.

The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that states can count mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day even if they arrive up to five days later. The decision rejected the Republican National Committee's challenge to Mississippi's election rules, affirming that federal law does not require ballots to be received by Election Day and allowing states to set their own receipt timelines.

Two Republicans with the same name, Dan S. Sullivan and Dan J. Sullivan, are competing in the Alaska Senate race. The article highlights the confusion caused by their identical names on the ballot.

President Donald Trump has falsely claimed malfeasance in California's June 2 primary election, citing the state's normal process of counting mail-in ballots over weeks. The U.S. Department of Justice has sued California and 29 other states to access unredacted voter roll data, alleging potential noncitizen voter identification.

President Donald Trump has falsely accused California's June 2 primary election of fraud, citing the state's standard multi-week mail ballot count process. The U.S. Department of Justice has sued California and 29 other states to access unredacted voter roll data, which it claims will identify noncitizen voters, though no court has granted this request. Election officials and experts dismiss Trump's claims as baseless and part of a pattern to undermine electoral outcomes.

President Donald Trump has falsely claimed Democrats are stealing California's June 2 primary election, despite the state's normal lengthy vote-counting process. The U.S. Department of Justice has sued California and 29 other states for unredacted voter roll data to identify noncitizen voters, but no judge has granted access. Election experts attribute Trump's claims to tactics aimed at discrediting unfavorable results.

President Donald Trump has made unfounded claims of fraud in California's June 2 primary election, citing the state's delayed vote-counting process due to mail-in ballots. The U.S. Department of Justice has joined efforts to obtain California's unredacted voter roll data, though courts have not yet granted access.

President Donald Trump has falsely accused California of election fraud in its June 2 primary, citing delayed mail-in ballot counts as evidence. The U.S. Department of Justice has sued California and 29 other states to access unredacted voter roll data, but no federal judge has granted the request. Election experts and Democrats dismiss Trump's claims as baseless and part of familiar tactics to undermine results.

President Donald Trump has repeatedly made baseless claims of Democratic fraud in California’s June 2 primary election, despite the state’s normal slow vote-counting process due to mail-in ballots. The U.S. Department of Justice has sued California and 29 other states to access unredacted voter roll data, but no federal judge has granted this request. Election experts attribute Trump’s allegations to tactics aimed at discrediting results.

President Donald Trump falsely accused California of election fraud in its June 2 primary, citing the state's delayed vote count due to mail-in ballots. The U.S. Department of Justice has sued California and 29 other states to access unredacted voter rolls, while election experts dismissed Trump's claims as baseless and part of his recurring tactics.

President Donald Trump baselessly alleged malfeasance in California’s June 2 primary election, mirroring tactics from the 2020 election. California’s delayed vote count, due to mail-in ballots and security measures, is not evidence of fraud, but Trump claimed Democrats are stealing the election. The U.S. Department of Justice has sued California and 29 other states to access unredacted voter roll data, though no federal judge has granted the request.

President Donald Trump has made baseless allegations of fraud in California's June 2 primary election, citing delays in vote counting due to mail-in ballots. Election officials and experts attribute the slow count to standard procedures, not fraud, while the U.S. Department of Justice has sued California to access unredacted voter roll data.

California's ballot counting process is ongoing as the U.S. awaits results from two high-profile primaries, with 3.5 million ballots remaining uncounted. CBS News election law expert David Becker provides analysis on the situation.

OpenAI announced plans to enhance cybersecurity and combat election interference for the 2026 U.S. midterms, including deepfake watermarking and partnerships with SynthID and the Associated Press. The company emphasized tools for election officials and policies to prevent AI misuse, drawing praise from election security experts.

A redistricting battle is underway for the 2026 midterms, which will impact the balance of power in Washington, D.C. This wave of mid-decade redistricting is unprecedented in American history. The outcome will have significant implications for the country's political landscape.

The Trump administration has released a legal opinion justifying its nationwide voter data collection efforts, citing federal election laws and the 1960 Civil Rights Act. The move has been met with resistance from election officials and criticism from experts, who argue that the executive branch has no constitutional role in vetting state voter registration. Multiple federal courts have dismissed lawsuits related to the issue.

The Supreme Court's recent decisions on redistricting have sparked concerns among Americans about the state of U.S. democracy. CBS News contributor David Becker discusses the issue. The new state congressional maps are also a point of concern.

The Virginia Supreme Court rejected a new congressional map approved by voters in April, a victory for Republicans. The court's decision was analyzed by CBS News election law expert David Becker. The ruling affects the state's congressional districts.

The Supreme Court ruled that a Louisiana congressional map adding a second majority-Black district constituted racial gerrymandering, weakening the Voting Rights Act. The 3-6 decision was analyzed by CBS News' Jessica Levinson and David Becker, with Louisiana Rep. Troy Carter sharing his reaction.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis introduced a GOP-leaning redistricting proposal following significant redistricting developments in Texas and California. CBS News contributor and election law expert David Becker provided analysis on the implications.

Virginia's congressional map election results could influence national political dynamics for Democrats and Republicans. CBS News reporters Fin Gómez and David Becker provided analysis on the implications.

Virginia voters are set to vote on a referendum to redraw the state's congressional map, with CBS News election law contributor David Becker analyzing the implications. Former Republican Virginia governor and senator George Allen opposes the redistricting effort.