‘A Republic, if you can keep it’: We served presidents from both parties and have never been so concerned about election security

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What happened

In the year of America's 250-year history, we are facing the most serious threat to our system of "we the people" government since 1860.

Key facts

  • In the year of America's 250-year history, we are facing the most serious threat to our system of "we the people" government since 1860.
  • Reported by Fortune and published Sun, 04 Oct 2026 10:00:00 UTC.

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  1. Iran’s currency is getting obliterated as the regime is about to run out of oil to sell and can’t even get its money from customers

  2. Trump teases more inflationary money for voters ahead of midterm elections, now promising $90 payments after touting $500 and $5,000 checks

  3. ‘A Republic, if you can keep it’: We served presidents from both parties and have never been so concerned about election security

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