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Postal Service work to comply with Trump's executive order is rushed, sloppy, whistleblower contends

Postal Service work to comply with Trump's executive order is rushed, sloppy, whistleblower contends

A whistleblower for the U.S. Postal Service is warning that a new mail ballot system being hastily built to comply with President Donald Trump's executive order restricting that method of voting could lead to the rejection of huge numbers of mail ballots
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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.
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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.
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NRA-ILA Launches 'Gun Bus Battleground Tour' to Mobilize Gun Owners for 2026 Midterm Elections

NRA-ILA Launches 'Gun Bus Battleground Tour' to Mobilize Gun Owners for 2026 Midterm Elections

The National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA) has initiated its first-ever national 'Gun Bus Battleground Tour,' a two-month, 13-state campaign designed to energize and mobilize gun owners ahead of the November 2026 midterm elections. The NRA-branded tour bus departed from NRA headquarters on August 27th and will travel across key battleground states, serving as a central point for pro-Second Amendment events. NRA-ILA grassroots staff and volunteers will engage with voters at various locations, including gun stores, manufacturing facilities, college football tailgates, and community festivals. Their objective is to distribute informational materials and encourage support for candidates who advocate for the right to keep and bear arms. The tour includes 63 scheduled stops in states such as Georgia, Iowa, Michigan, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These events will also feature appearances by pro-Second...
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Jamelle Bouie Alleges President Trump's Actions Constitute Open Revolt Against the Constitution

Jamelle Bouie Alleges President Trump's Actions Constitute Open Revolt Against the Constitution

Jamelle Bouie, a New York Times columnist, has asserted that President Trump is engaged in an 'open revolt against the Constitution' through his administration's efforts to influence midterm elections. Bouie details a strategy involving a rule requiring states to provide lists of mail-in voters to the Postal Service to receive ballots. This rule, he argues, is an unconstitutional overreach into states' election prerogatives. The plan, as described by Bouie, anticipates federal courts blocking the rule, followed by the administration challenging these injunctions. The administration would then invoke the Supreme Court’s 'Purcell principle,' claiming it's too late to alter voting procedures and that the new rules should be considered the status quo. The ultimate goal, according to Bouie, is to create chaos and disruption in states relying on mail-in voting, potentially leading to voter suppression or casting doubt on election results. He notes that while the Supreme Court recently paused a lower court injunc...
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U.S. Supreme Court Lifts Partial Injunction on President Trump's Mail-in Voting Order

U.S. Supreme Court Lifts Partial Injunction on President Trump's Mail-in Voting Order

The United States Supreme Court has lifted one of two injunctions that were blocking parts of President Trump’s executive order restricting mail-in voting. This decision, made with the three liberal justices dissenting, impacts the administration of elections ahead of the November midterm elections. While one injunction was lifted, another remains in place, indicating that the full legality of the executive order has not yet been definitively decided by the Court. The immediate effect of this ruling is practical, as emergency decisions from the Supreme Court can alter how elections are administered even before the constitutional merits of a dispute are fully resolved. The specific details of which parts of the order are now enforceable and which remain blocked were not fully elaborated in the provided source, but the action signifies a partial victory for the administration's efforts to regulate mail-in voting.
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The Latest: US military strikes targets in Iran over attempted attacks on shipping

The Latest: US military strikes targets in Iran over attempted attacks on shipping

The U.S. military says it’s striking new targets in Iran as hostilities flare again after a month without military action
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Exclusive-Trump birthright curbs may prompt US passport checks on parents

Exclusive-Trump birthright curbs may prompt US passport checks on parents

By Kristina Cooke and Nate Raymond Sept 1 (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department has proposed requiring parents applying for passports for their children to provide proof of their own citizenship or immigration status as part of President Donald Trump's latest effort to limit birthright citizenship.
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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...
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Exclusive-US may require parents to prove citizenship to get passports for their children

Exclusive-US may require parents to prove citizenship to get passports for their children

By Kristina Cooke and Nate Raymond Sept 1 (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department has proposed requiring parents applying for passports for their children to provide proof of their own citizenship or immigration status as part of President Donald Trump's latest effort to limit birthright citizenship.
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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."