The federal agency that oversees the security of election systems was largely absent from planning before elections this month in several states.

California Democrats are rushing to schedule an election to remake U.S. House districts to counter plans to boost Republican seats in Texas.

(L-R) TV personality Savannah Chrisley, producer/TV personality Todd Chrisley and TV personalities Julie Chrisley, Chase Chrisley and Lindsie Chrisley attend the 2016 NBCUniversal Summer Press Day at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village on(CNN) - Reality television stars Todd and Julie Chrisley have pleaded not guilty to tax evasion and other federal charges. The "Chrisley Knows Best" stars entered the pleas at an initial court appearance Wednesday. Lawyers for the couple have said the Chrisleys are innocent of all charges. Their show on USA has followed the couple's tightknit family for seven seasons. The family moved to Nashville a few years ago, but the criminal charges stem from when they lived in Atlanta's northern suburbs.