All articles tagged with #voting reform
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act cleared Congress with veto-proof margins (Senate 85-5, House 358-32) and became law without President Trump’s signature after he refused to sign in protest of a separate voting-reform bill, with supporters saying it will boost housing supply and curb Wall Street’s role in home purchases.
Trump told Dan Bongino’s podcast that Republicans should nationalize voting and take oversight from states, calling for a uniform standard and criticizing current procedures; the White House highlighted support for the SAVE Act and other voting-reform proposals, while DOJ actions against states over voter rolls and an FBI Fulton County raid provide a charged backdrop to his ongoing, disproven fraud claims.
Following Democratic victories in Virginia, New Jersey, and California, President Trump called for major voting system reforms, including voter ID and banning mail voting, claiming election fraud and a 'giant scam' in California, while criticizing the election process and blaming factors like the absence of his candidacy and government shutdowns for Republican losses.
President Trump announced plans to lead a movement to eliminate mail-in voting, claiming it is corrupt and unreliable, and suggested he would issue an executive order to do so, despite legal and constitutional challenges. He also continues to push efforts to redraw voting districts to favor Republicans and has made false claims about election fraud and mail-in voting, aligning with conspiracy theories and misinformation.
French President Emmanuel Macron has paused a contentious voting reform in New Caledonia after deadly riots erupted over the proposal. The reform would have expanded voting rights to more French residents, which many indigenous Kanaks fear would weaken their political influence and hinder future independence efforts. Macron urged local leaders to engage in dialogue to find a mutually acceptable solution and stated he would reassess the situation in a month. The unrest has resulted in six deaths, significant property damage, and the deployment of French security forces to the territory.
French President Emmanuel Macron has delayed a controversial voting reform in New Caledonia following deadly riots. The reform, which would allow thousands more French residents to vote, has been met with resistance from indigenous Kanaks who fear it will dilute their influence. Macron aims to implement the reform only if peace is restored and a broader political agreement is reached.