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US Homeland Security to ramp up voter fraud investigations this week, CNN reports

US Homeland Security to ramp up voter fraud investigations this week, CNN reports

WASHINGTON, Sept 1 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security plans to start expanding its effort to investigate alleged voter fraud this week, CNN has reported, citing federal guidance it reviewed.

Whistleblower says USPS mail-in voting restrictions could discard thousands of legal ballots

Whistleblower says USPS mail-in voting restrictions could discard thousands of legal ballots

By David Shepardson and Katharine Jackson WASHINGTON, Sept 1 (Reuters) - A whistleblower told Congress that the U.S. Postal Service is moving forward with plans to restrict mail-in voting that could result in thousands of legitimate ballots being discarded. Senator Richard Blumenthal asked U.S.

Federal Judge Upholds Block on Trump Administration's Mail-in Ballot Order, Citing Potential Voter Disenfranchisement

Federal Judge Upholds Block on Trump Administration's Mail-in Ballot Order, Citing Potential Voter Disenfranchisement

A federal judge in Massachusetts, U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani, has denied requests from the Trump administration and Republican-led states to lift a temporary block on key provisions of a U.S. Postal Service (USPS) rule. This rule was designed to implement President Trump’s executive order aimed at securing federal elections. Judge Talwani's decision keeps her 14-day temporary restraining order in place, preventing the mandatory enforcement of new ballot envelope design requirements and a federal database for mail voters. The USPS rule, if implemented, would require states to provide lists of eligible voters and use specific barcode and envelope formatting, with non-compliant ballots facing rejection. The judge concluded that the USPS likely overstepped its authority in issuing the rule and that it is potentially unconstitutional and contrary to law. The Justice Department had appealed Talwani's initial temporary block, and the administration, along with Republican-led states, sought to pause her or...

Chevron expanding in Venezuela as Trump deal claims more oil reserves

Chevron expanding in Venezuela as Trump deal claims more oil reserves

Oil giant Chevron is expanding its operations in Venezuela as some details emerge about President Donald Trump's separate deal for a U.S.-controlled joint venture to develop more of the nation's proven reserves

Rob Bonta’s Dogged Pursuit of Paramount Case Reflects Broader Mission: ‘I Believe in Fairness’

Rob Bonta’s Dogged Pursuit of Paramount Case Reflects Broader Mission: ‘I Believe in Fairness’

Rob Bonta was less than a year into the job of California attorney general when he found himself at odds with one of the state’s most affluent communities. To get around a requirement to build more housing, Woodside had declared that the entire town was a mountain lion habitat. Bonta fired off a letter accusing […]

Ohio to Vote on Constitutional Amendment for Photo Voter ID, Drawing National Attention to Election Security Debates

Ohio to Vote on Constitutional Amendment for Photo Voter ID, Drawing National Attention to Election Security Debates

Ohio voters will decide on Issue 3, a proposed amendment to the state constitution that would mandate photo identification for in-person voting. This measure, supported by Republicans, aims to enshrine the existing photo ID requirement, which was enacted in 2023 under Governor Mike DeWine. Democrats and voting rights advocates oppose Issue 3, arguing that the current system is secure, voter fraud is rare, and the amendment would unnecessarily restrict voting access. Critics also contend that embedding specific ID requirements into the constitution would make it harder to adapt to future technological advancements or changes in acceptable identification forms, potentially excluding documents like county-issued veteran IDs or digital IDs. The debate in Ohio mirrors broader national discussions on election integrity, with President Trump's administration advocating for stricter voter ID laws and a national approach to election administration, despite the U.S. Constitution granting states primary authority ove...

DHS Accelerates Voter Fraud Investigation in Wisconsin Ahead of Midterm Elections

DHS Accelerates Voter Fraud Investigation in Wisconsin Ahead of Midterm Elections

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is reportedly accelerating an investigation into voter fraud in several states, including Wisconsin, just weeks before the midterm elections. This move has drawn criticism from Wisconsin's Democratic Governor Tony Evers, who called it a 'joke' and accused President Trump of creating non-existent problems. Governor Evers emphasized that voting is a state, not a federal, issue. Charles Stewart, director of the MIT Election Data and Science Lab, described the DHS action as 'unprecedented,' noting that such cases are typically investigated at the state and local levels after an election. A DHS spokesperson stated that their message to non-U.S. citizens voting in American elections is clear: they will be found, arrested, and face consequences including criminal charges and deportation. Since April 2025, DHS claims to have identified over 24,000 potential non-U.S. citizens on voter rolls. Representative Derrick Van Orden, a Republican from Prairie du Chien, supported the...

Federal Judge Dismisses DOJ Lawsuit Challenging California's Transgender Athlete Policies

Federal Judge Dismisses DOJ Lawsuit Challenging California's Transgender Athlete Policies

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Justice Department that challenged California's policies allowing transgender athletes to compete on school sports teams aligning with their gender identity. U.S. District Judge Cynthia Valenzuela ruled that a recent Supreme Court decision, which permitted states to limit girls' sports to biological females, did not render more inclusive policies illegal or compel California to alter its existing regulations. The Justice Department had argued that Title IX, a 1972 federal law prohibiting sex-based discrimination in federally funded education programs, required sports eligibility and facilities access to be based on biological sex, not gender identity. However, Judge Valenzuela found that Title IX does not mandate such an exclusion and that the Supreme Court's ruling did not require every school to adopt the same rule. The Justice Department had threatened to cut $44.3 billion in federal funding from the California Department of Education if the stat...

'No plans' to deploy troops to midterm elections polling sites, top US general says

'No plans' to deploy troops to midterm elections polling sites, top US general says

By Idrees Ali and Jasper Ward WASHINGTON, Aug 31 (Reuters) - The top U.S. general said the military has no plans to send federal military personnel or National Guard troops to polling places during this year's midterm elections. In a letter to U.S.

US military has no plans to send troops to the polls in November, top general says

US military has no plans to send troops to the polls in November, top general says

The highest-ranking officer in the U.S. military says there are no plans to send troops to polling places during November’s midterm congressional elections

A mom's website shows who profits from ICE. Why Feds call it a 'threat'

A mom's website shows who profits from ICE. Why Feds call it a 'threat'

A Texas stay-at-home mom created a website showing companies profiting from ICE. It led to hundreds of protests. Feds called the site a "national threat."

US to announce sharply lower vehicle fuel economy requirements

US to announce sharply lower vehicle fuel economy requirements

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Aug 31 (Reuters) - The Trump administration will soon announce sharply lower vehicle fuel-economy standards, reversing a push by the prior administration to force automakers to build more fuel-efficient vehicles, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Monday.