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Politics · United StatesDOJ charges 16 people in seven states for election crimes
The Department of Justice announced charges against 16 individuals across seven states for election crimes, including noncitizens casting ballots. The indictments cover illegal voting, voter registration, fraud, and firearm offenses.
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Politics · United StatesHouse report alleges ActBlue weak on foreign donation safeguards
A House Republican staff report alleges ActBlue's safeguards against illegal foreign political donations were weaker than represented. Internal records show employees were instructed to accept flagged donations, and a lawyer allegedly faced retaliation for raising concerns.
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Politics · United StatesUS Midterm Early Voting Begins Amid Election Integrity Concerns
Early in-person voting for the U.S. midterm elections began on September 18, 2026, in Virginia and other states. The elections will determine control of the House and Senate, with key issues including the cost of living and the war in Iran.
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Politics · United StatesSupreme Court rejects Trump mail-voting overhaul plan
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled against Donald Trump's plan to significantly alter national mail-voting rules. Following the decision, voting rights groups announced a voter protection campaign, while the Department of Justice and Homeland Security pursue separate election-related investigations.
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Politics · United StatesNigerian National Charged With Illegal Voting in US Elections
A 56-year-old Nigerian national, Gladys Adaeze Okafor, has been arrested and charged with unlawfully voting in US elections. She allegedly voted in the 2022 midterm and 2024 presidential primary elections after falsely claiming US citizenship on voter registration forms.
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PoliticsHouse Republicans Accuse ActBlue of Weakening Fraud Controls
House Republicans have accused ActBlue of weakening its fraud prevention measures, potentially allowing more fraudulent and foreign contributions. The Democratic fundraising platform denies the allegations, stating the investigation is politically motivated and that its previous rules were too strict.
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Politics · United StatesFBI Director Kash Patel Won't Rule Out Agents at Polling Places
FBI Director Kash Patel declined to rule out sending agents to polling places on Election Day, telling senators he wasn’t certain the bureau is legally barred from doing so. Patel stated the FBI has agents in each field office devoted to addressing election crimes.
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Politics · United StatesHouse Republicans explore budget reconciliation for election laws
House Republicans are considering using budget reconciliation to advance key provisions of the SAVE America Act, including mandates for documentary proof of citizenship for voter registration and a nationwide photo ID standard for federal elections. This procedural move would allow the legislation to pass the Senate with a simple majority, bypassing the 60-vote filibuster threshold.
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Politics · United StatesFormer Missouri election director sues Secretary of State Hoskins
Nicholas La Strada, former Missouri election integrity director, has filed a whistleblower lawsuit against Secretary of State Denny Hoskins. The suit claims La Strada was fired for raising concerns about alleged illegal election activities, including recounting write-in votes and using state funds for political mailings.
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Politics · United StatesAnalysis: Limiting mail-in voting would hurt Democrats more than Republicans
An analysis from a Democratic-aligned voting rights group indicates that efforts to limit mail-in voting could disproportionately affect Democratic voters. This finding aligns with previous statements by Donald Trump regarding the partisan implications of mail-in voting.
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Politics · United StatesTrump pressured officials to 'find' votes, loyalist Republicans sought to deny Biden presidency
President Donald Trump pressured state election officials to "find" votes after his 2020 loss, while loyalist Republicans in Congress attempted to deny Joe Biden the presidency during the Electoral College certification. Concerns exist about future attempts to overturn election results.
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Politics · United StatesDenver Sues to Block ICE Agents at Polling Places
A coalition of civil rights groups and voting rights advocates, along with the city of Denver, have filed a lawsuit to prevent the Trump administration from deploying immigration enforcement agents to polling places on Election Day. The suit argues federal law restricts such presence to repelling armed enemies.
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Politics · United StatesDemocrat Lorena Austin calls deepfake images supporting Andy Biggs '100% not me'
Images circulating on social media appeared to show Democratic state Rep. Lorena Austin supporting Republican gubernatorial candidate Andy Biggs. Austin stated the images were deepfakes, and AI-detection systems indicated they were digitally altered. The images were shared by individuals identified as Turning Point Action managers.
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Politics · United StatesDOJ charges five in election cases across three states
The Justice Department has filed election-related charges against five individuals in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Wisconsin. The defendants include four noncitizens accused of voting and one U.S. citizen accused of aiding fraudulent registration.
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Politics · United StatesUSPS mail-voting rule blocked by judge amid election concerns
A federal judge has blocked new U.S. Postal Service rules that could delay mail-in ballots, following warnings from a whistleblower and election officials. The Trump administration is appealing the order.
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Whistleblower alleges rushed USPS mail ballot system could disenfranchise voters
A whistleblower has raised alarms about a new U.S. Postal Service system designed to verify mail ballots, alleging it is being developed with inadequate testing and a rushed timeline. The system, intended to comply with a Trump executive order, could lead to the rejection of large numbers of ballots.
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Politics · United StatesHouse Republicans prepare subpoenas over noncitizen voter registration
House Republicans are preparing for hearings and possible subpoenas after New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill's response to a congressional inquiry about noncitizen voter registration was deemed insufficient. The inquiry stems from an error that placed thousands of noncitizens on voter rolls.
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Politics · United StatesTrump allies reportedly consider election interference measures
Speculation is mounting over extreme measures President Donald Trump and his allies may consider to influence the 2026 midterm elections. These potential actions reportedly include declaring a national emergency and deploying immigration agents to polling stations.
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Politics · United StatesHonduran National Charged with Voter Registration Fraud in California
A Honduran national, Darwin Jonathan Rivera Flores, has been arrested and federally charged with two felonies in California for allegedly registering to vote while falsely claiming U.S. citizenship. Prosecutors state this is the first arrest in a broader election fraud crackdown.
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Politics · United StatesWyoming Governor Questions DOJ Election Observers' Conduct
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has asked the state attorney general to investigate the conduct of U.S. Justice Department election observers during the state's primary election. Gordon described the observers' behaviour as "aggressive" and "irregular."
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