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politics2 hours ago•0 min saved

Federal Election Interference Escalates as Courts Reject Trump Administration's Pre-Election Challenges

The Trump administration has launched unprecedented legal and operational interventions in the 2026 midterms, including lawsuits to block ballot counting in California and certification in Alaska, alongside armed door-knocking by immigration agents. While the administration claims these actions protect election integrity, courts have largely rejected the federal government's demands, and experts describe the efforts as chaotic and legally weak. Former Trump lawyer Ty Cobb predicts these legal battles will continue well beyond Election Day, warning of a prolonged period of contested certifications.

via HuffPost|

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politics7 months ago•185 min saved

Mail-in voting myths under the microscope: a CNN fact-check

CNN debunks Trump’s recent claims about mail-in voting: several countries use mail ballots, not just the U.S.; the Jimmy Carter commission did not call for an outright ban on mail-in voting; mail-in voting is not inherently corrupt and fraud is exceedingly rare; states like Utah and California demonstrate robust safeguards, including signature verification and voter eligibility checks; Trump’s assertion that California sends out about 38 million ballots is false ( California has roughly 22–23 million active voters); there is no evidence of widespread fraud in the 2020 election, despite increased mail voting; overall, the article argues for strengthening safeguards rather than banning mail-in voting.

via CNN|

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