New Rules Require Election Changes for States to Get Terrorism Grants NYT - Energy & Environment By: Scott Dance Β· Nick Corasaniti and Hilary Howard 8 July 2026 at 15:56 Federal officials said they would withhold some money unless states pursue paper ballot systems, verify citizenship and conduct costly audits. Β© Emily Elconin for The New York TimesCourts have already blocked similar efforts by the administration to withhold funding, saying the Constitution does not grant the executive branch power over elections.