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Ahead of midterms, Trump wants Supreme Court help on mail-in ballots

Ahead of midterms, Trump wants Supreme Court help on mail-in ballots

Trump filed an emergency appeal to the Supreme Court after being told he can't tighten rules for mail-in voting before the midterms.

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow mail-in ballot restrictions

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow mail-in ballot restrictions

By Andrew Chung July 27 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's administration asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday to allow implementation nationwide of his executive order aimed at tightening rules for mail-in voting ahead of the November midterm elections that will decide ‌control of Congress.

Justice Department Drops Charges Against California Union Leader David Huerta

Justice Department Drops Charges Against California Union Leader David Huerta

The U.S. Department of Justice has decided to dismiss charges against David Huerta, a prominent California union leader, who was arrested during a protest against an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation in Los Angeles in June 2025. Initially charged with 'conspiracy to impede an officer,' a felony, the charges were later reduced to a misdemeanor of 'obstruction, resistance, or opposition of a federal officer.' The case is now set for dismissal. Huerta, president of the Service Employees International Union United Service Workers West, was accused of blocking a gate during the protest, which was part of a broader crackdown on immigrant communities under the Trump administration. The dismissal follows a series of similar cases where charges against protesters have collapsed in court.

Trump' goes on AI post spree, showing 2028 hats, Iran war images

Trump' goes on AI post spree, showing 2028 hats, Iran war images

Donald Trump posted dozens of AI-generated images on Truth Social Sunday. They depict 2028 hats, jokes from his Washington dinner remarks and more.

Alaska sends 3,000 letters asking voters to verify their citizenship ahead of this year's elections

Alaska sends 3,000 letters asking voters to verify their citizenship ahead of this year's elections

Alaska has sent more than 3,000 letters to residents asking them to verify their citizenship ahead of this year's elections

Exclusive-Thousands of children, sponsors arrested by ICE after tips from US child migrant agency

Exclusive-Thousands of children, sponsors arrested by ICE after tips from US child migrant agency

By Kristina Cooke July 28 (Reuters) - Aurora's 6-year-old daughter arrived at the U.S. border alone and spent more than half a year in a child migrant shelter while her mother, who was already in the country, worked to get her out. The two were finally reunited in late March.

Trump demands Senate cancel August break until it passes voting bill

Trump demands Senate cancel August break until it passes voting bill

President Donald Trump is calling on Senate Majority Leader John Thune to keep senators in Washington until they pass a strict proof-of-citizenship voting bill

US appeals court rules Trump cannot implement mail-in voting order

US appeals court rules Trump cannot implement mail-in voting order

By Nate Raymond BOSTON, July 25 (Reuters) - A federal appeals court on Saturday declined to allow U.S.

Trump Administration's Election Rule Changes Face Legal and Political Pushback

Trump Administration's Election Rule Changes Face Legal and Political Pushback

The Trump administration is actively pursuing changes to state election rules, a move that has sparked significant legal and political resistance. The administration's efforts are driven by President Trump's claims of widespread voter fraud in the 2020 election, which he lost to Joe Biden. These claims have been widely debunked, yet they continue to fuel attempts to alter voting procedures, including reducing mail-in voting and demanding unredacted voter lists from states. The Department of Justice has been involved in these efforts, threatening state officials with legal action if they do not comply. This has led to a series of legal challenges, with courts often ruling against the administration's demands. Critics argue that these actions are intended to undermine confidence in the electoral process and potentially challenge election results unfavorable to Republicans.

USPS Postmark Policy Change Leads to Rejection of Thousands of California Ballots

USPS Postmark Policy Change Leads to Rejection of Thousands of California Ballots

In California's June primary, over 148,000 mail-in ballots were rejected, with more than a third discarded due to late postmarks. This increase in rejections is largely attributed to a recent change in the U.S. Postal Service's (USPS) postmarking policy, which can delay when a mailpiece receives its postmark. The policy requires customers to request a manual postmark at a Postal Service retail counter to ensure the correct date is applied. Many voters are unaware of this requirement, leading to ballots being postmarked based on processing dates rather than when they were mailed. This issue has sparked political debate, with President Trump criticizing California's counting process.

California Sees Highest Mail Ballot Rejection Rate Since 2014 Due to USPS Changes

California Sees Highest Mail Ballot Rejection Rate Since 2014 Due to USPS Changes

California's June primary saw nearly 150,000 mail-in ballots rejected, marking the highest rejection rate since 2014. The primary reason for rejection was late postmarks, attributed to changes in the U.S. Postal Service's (USPS) transportation operations. These changes have resulted in some mailpieces not being postmarked on the same day they are mailed, particularly affecting ballots mailed from areas far from processing facilities. Election officials and voting advocates have expressed concern over the impact of these changes on voter participation and the integrity of the election process.

House GOP Advances Trump’s Election Reform Priority Amidst Democratic Opposition

House GOP Advances Trump’s Election Reform Priority Amidst Democratic Opposition

Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican from Louisiana, has successfully advanced the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act in the House of Representatives. This act is part of a larger $95 billion budget bill and aims to implement election reforms championed by President Trump. The House Republicans are utilizing budget reconciliation to bypass Democratic opposition, allowing the bill to pass with a simple majority rather than the usual 60-vote threshold in the Senate. The bill includes measures such as federal voter ID rules and proof of citizenship requirements for voter registration. Despite facing opposition from some within his party and all Democrats, Johnson managed to secure a narrow 216 to 214 vote in favor of the framework.