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Housing bill set to take effect without Trump’s signature amid voting-rights dispute

A bipartisan housing bill will become law at midnight without President Trump’s signature after he refused to sign in protest of a separate voting-restrictions measure; the 21st Century Road to Housing Act passed Congress with broad margins and will take effect after a 10-day countdown once Speaker Mike Johnson sent it to the White House. Democrats criticized Trump’s stance, while he has also fired the remaining commissioners of an independent election body, fueling midterm concerns.

via The Guardian|

#congress #housing-policy #midterms

politics1 day ago•4 min saved

Trump purges federal election panel, fueling midterm chaos fears

President Trump fired the last remaining members of the independent Election Assistance Commission, effectively disabling the panel that certifies voting systems and advises election officials, prompting Democratic criticism and fears of disruption to election administration ahead of the midterms.

via The Guardian|

#eac #election-security #elections

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Trump Ousts EAC Members, Leaving Election Agency Leaderless Ahead of 2026 Midterms

President Trump fired two Democratic-appointed members of the federal Election Assistance Commission and, after a Republican-appointed vice chair’s June resignation, left the four-member panel short-handed and unable to take actions; with two vacancies, the commission cannot approve initiatives and could take months to fill, potentially hobbling federal election guidance and support ahead of the 2026 midterms. The White House says the president reserves authority to remove unaligned officials, while critics warn the leadership vacuum could undermine election administration.

via USA Today|

#eac #election-administration #midterms

politics1 day ago•11 min saved

Trump ousts remaining EAC members, sparking concerns about election oversight

President Trump fired the remaining three members of the bipartisan Election Assistance Commission, with a Republican appointee resigning and the two Democratic appointees being terminated by White House email, a move critics call irresponsible and dangerous as the 2026 midterms approach. Even without a full board, the EAC can still perform core functions like grant disbursement and voting-system certification, but the removals raise alarms about bureaucratic support for election administration and could undermine public confidence as elections remain largely run by states and localities.

via The Guardian|

#eac #elections #firings

politics2 days ago•7 min saved

Trump Dismisses Remaining EAC Members, Leaving Election-Standards Body in Limbo

President Trump fired the two Democratic members of the Election Assistance Commission and allowed the Republican to resign, leaving the bipartisan panel effectively dismantled as midterms approach and potentially paving the way for replacements aligned with his agenda; the EAC, tasked with voting-system standards and funding upgrades, has long suffered from vacancies and infighting, prompting concerns about the integrity and administration of future elections.

via ProPublica|

#bipartisanship #eac #elections

politics2 days ago•1 min saved

Trump Dismisses Final Members of Election Assistance Commission, Stoking Midterm Uncertainty

President Trump fired the remaining three commissioners of the Election Assistance Commission, effective immediately, via White House emails, leaving the national body that coordinates election information, certifies voting systems, and maintains the national mail-voter registration form in limbo ahead of the midterms. The removals align with his push to change mail-in voting, and it remains unclear how replacements will be appointed or when the commission will resume normal operations.

via The Guardian|

#election-administration #election-assistance-commission #mail-in-voting

politics2 days ago•378 min saved

Trump clears out all members of key election oversight body ahead of midterms

The White House has removed the three sitting members of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, a bipartisan body that helps state and local officials run elections, hamstringing its bipartisan work as the midterm elections approach.

via NBC News|

#bipartisan #election-assistance-commission #elections

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Trump’s NATO humiliation sparks a risky bid to control elections at home

Jen Psaki argues that Trump’s embarrassing NATO performance and related setbacks expose a desperate president willing to threaten $1 billion in counterterrorism funding to force states to overhaul election procedures—pushing for paper ballots, citizenship verification, and sharing voter rolls ahead of the midterms, in a bid to cling to power even as world leaders mock him and legal defeats mount.

via MS NOW|

#election-integrity #iran #midterms

politics2 days ago•7 min saved

Iran strikes test GOP loyalty as Trump renews conflict

Trump’s assertion that the Iran cease-fire is over has unleashed renewed U.S. strikes and exposed rifts inside the Republican Party, as lawmakers wrestle with backing the president or opposing a broader confrontation that could boost energy costs and complicate the midterm message. Some call for congressional authorization while others push for a hard-line campaign; the White House argues the moves curb Tehran’s nuclear ambitions, but the episode highlights deep intra-party divisions amid a volatile international scenario.

via Politico|

#foreign-policy #gop #iran

politics3 days ago•191 min saved

Trump Deploys Communism as Campaign Tactic at 250th Anniversary Events

At a July 3 Mount Rushmore event and a July 4 National Mall celebration, Donald Trump repeatedly warned that communism is a mortal threat to American liberty, using the label against opponents as a broad un-American refrain. Analysts note red-baiting is a long-standing political tactic to mobilize his base ahead of the midterms, signaling loyalty battles rather than outlining policy. While Trump leans on this framing, some observers say the tactic may lose bite as younger voters and a growing share of the public increasingly view socialism and related terms with less fear; past red-baiting efforts have had mixed electoral results and could backfire if the rhetoric hardens or backfires with key demographics.

via CNN|

#communism #midterms #politics

politics3 days ago•4 min saved

Tax-cut bill backfires as Democrats gain ground in midterms

The article argues that Trump's signature One Big Beautiful Bill Act largely benefits the wealthy with permanent tax cuts while offering only temporary relief for workers, undermining Trump's economic pitch. A year on, polling indicates the economy is cited as a weakness for Trump, enabling Democrats to make the bill a central midterm argument as they emphasize its skewed benefits and expiration dates facing working families ahead of November.

via USA Today|

#democrats #economy #midterms

politics6 days ago•8 min saved

Bennett presses forward as Kean’s silence and depression shape NJ-7 race

Democrat Rebecca Bennett continues her bid to unseat Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. in New Jersey’s 7th District, maneuvering around Kean’s four-month absence and his public depression diagnosis by keeping the focus on his voting record and loyalty to Trump while critics question his accessibility and responsiveness. The race remains one of the nation’s most competitive midterm contests as Bennett seeks to frame Kean’s record and absence against district needs.

via Politico|

#mental-health #midterms #new-jersey

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Trump labels Democrats 'godless communists' to energize voters ahead of midterms

President Trump presses a religious-right audience by labeling Democrats as 'godless communists,' signaling a broader push to frame the midterm election as a clash of ideologies and to derail leftward Democratic candidates. While Republicans push a contrast with capitalism and common sense, Democrats stress kitchen-table issues like inflation and housing costs. The leftward surge within the Democratic Party is a recurring theme, and polls show Trump’s approval dipping in battleground districts, leaving Republicans hoping to capitalize on economic concerns rather than Trump-specific topics.

via USA Today|

#democratic-socialism #democrats #economy

politics8 days ago•3 min saved

Trump frames 250th anniversary as a stand against communism and immigration

At Mount Rushmore on the eve of Independence Day, Donald Trump lauds the U.S. military and warns of a renewed 'communist menace' tied to immigration and left-wing Democrats, claiming conservatives are the country's greatest safeguard and casting the anniversary as the start of America's 'golden age.' Analysts note the speech underscored ideological polarization and critiques from Democrats about erasing a diverse history, while some Republicans saw echoes of Reagan-era messaging.

via Al Jazeera|

#communism #immigration #midterms

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DSA Momentum Grows as Progressive Wins Fuel Member Surge

DSA chapters report a surge in energy and membership after primary victories in New York City and Colorado, with NYC adding about 500 members and Colorado-backed campaigns mobilizing around 6,500 volunteers who knocked on 100,000 doors and made 500,000 calls, underscoring support for DSA-backed policies like Medicare for All and universal child care as broadly popular and expanding organizing capacity ahead of the midterms.

via News of the United States - NOTUS|

#democratic-socialists #dsa #elections