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Trump DOJ Now Targeting Ballots, Not Just Voter Rolls

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Talking Points Memo· Oct 15, 3:31 PMTrump DOJ Now Targeting Ballots, Not Just Voter Rolls

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Why the GOP's voter fraud messaging may backfireWhy the GOP’s voter fraud messaging may backfire A sticker on a lamppost warns of voter fraud on Nov. 7, 2022, in Anchorage, Alaska. Spencer Platt/Getty Images Christopher Miller , University of Richmond With Election Day 2026 just weeks away and control of Congress hanging in the balance, the results will almost certainly hinge on voter turnout, just as…

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DOJ gave California a voter list, a 48-hour deadline — and a threat of court actionThe Trump administration is threatening emergency court action unless California officials investigate potential ineligible voters within 48 hours and set aside ballots from anyone whose citizenship they cannot verify, according to two letters sent to state officials from the Justice Department. Why it matters: With voting already underway, President…

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America's wits' end election approachesData: AP-NORC; Chart: Avery Lotz/Axios A quartet of polls out this week carries a stark message: Americans feel disgruntled, dizzy and down on the man in the White House. Why it matters: The vibes going into the midterms are bleak, with a large majority of voters wanting significant change. But the question remains whether those sentiments will drive…

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Lula Celebrates End of Brazil's 6-Day Work Week, Fulfilling Key Pledge Ahead of ElectionBrazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva celebrated on Wednesday night after Brazil's legislature overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment to end the country's six-day work week. Under the amendment, which Lula has made a central plank of his reelection campaign, the work week will be shortened to 40 hours without a salary cut. The…

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Democratic Senators Move to Block U.S.-Saudi Nuclear DealThe move will force a vote on the agreement after the midterm elections, though it faces steep odds in the Republican-controlled Congress even amid bipartisan concern about the deal.

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Rep. Ilhan Omar's phone seized and relatives subpoenaed in criminal probe, AP source saysThe Justice Department has historically sought to avoid public investigative actions involving a candidate within 60 days of a primary or general election.

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Lenfest Institute awards $1.4 million in grants for civic engagement ahead of Philadelphia’s 2027 municipal electionThe Philadelphia nonprofit is investing in 30 media organizations and 16 community groups with a goal of encouraging young voters to "make their priorities heard."

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News Wrap: Trump says Fort Hood shooter's execution will not be livestreamedIn our news wrap Thursday, President Trump canceled plans to livestream the December execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan, federal law enforcement agencies are investigating a series of letters containing what they're calling "suspicious substances" that were sent to congressional and state election officials and police report multiple victims in a…

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Authorities investigate letters with 'suspicious substances' sent to congressional, election officesFederal authorities are investigating letters with “suspicious substances” that have been mailed to congressional and election offices nationwide

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DOJ sues California over mail ballots, alleging they were sent to noncitizensA banner featuring a photo of President Donald Trump hangs outside the Justice Department in Washington on June 15.

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