Trump administration puts pressure on states to revise election practices
The Trump administration is pushing states to alter their election practices using a mix of legal and financial penalties, including state officials facing potential criminal prosecution and local governments losing antiterrorism grants for not following election rules.
The Trump administration is pushing states to alter their election practices using a mix of legal and financial penalties, including state officials facing potential criminal prosecution and local governments losing antiterrorism grants for not following election rules.
DOJ warns states of possible prosecution over noncitizen voting
The Justice Department has issued a warning to election administrators nationwide, stating they could face federal criminal prosecution if they knowingly allow noncitizens to register or cast ballots.
The Justice Department has issued a warning to election administrators nationwide, stating they could face federal criminal prosecution if they knowingly allow noncitizens to register or cast ballots.
Supreme Court rules states can count late-arriving mailed ballots, rejects Trump-led challenge
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count late-arriving mailed ballots, rejecting a Trump-led challenge.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count late-arriving mailed ballots, rejecting a Trump-led challenge.
Postal Service won't send mail ballots to states that don't release voter lists: report
The U.S. postmaster general said mail-in ballots may not be delivered to states that refuse to release detailed voters lists to the Trump administration.
The U.S. postmaster general said mail-in ballots may not be delivered to states that refuse to release detailed voters lists to the Trump administration.
Judge bans Trump from enforcing proof of citizenship requirement to vote
A federal judge has blocked a key provision of President Donald Trump’s first election executive order, striking down a requirement that would have called for individuals to provide documented proof of citizenship to register to vote.
A federal judge has blocked a key provision of President Donald Trump’s first election executive order, striking down a requirement that would have called for individuals to provide documented proof of citizenship to register to vote.
Report: White House delaying release of voting machine security study
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence released a new report implying that voting machines could face software vulnerabilities ahead of the November midterm elections.
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence released a new report implying that voting machines could face software vulnerabilities ahead of the November midterm elections.
Sen. Mitch McConnell taken to the hospital
Senator Mitch McConnell was taken to the hospital on Sunday morning, according to his office.
Senator Mitch McConnell was taken to the hospital on Sunday morning, according to his office.
Xavier Becerra, Steve Hilton advance in race for California governor; Both will face off in Nov. election
Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton have both advanced to the November 2026 general election in the race for California Governor.
Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton have both advanced to the November 2026 general election in the race for California Governor.
LA mayor's race: Incumbent Karen Bass to face Nithya Raman in runoff, AP projects
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and City Councilmember Nithya Raman have advanced from the primary election to face off in the November general election.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and City Councilmember Nithya Raman have advanced from the primary election to face off in the November general election.
Supreme Court allows Alabama to use congressional map that favors Republicans
The U.S. Supreme Court intervened on Tuesday to allow Alabama to use a map that was drawn in 2023 and is expected to favor Republican candidates in this fall’s election.
The U.S. Supreme Court intervened on Tuesday to allow Alabama to use a map that was drawn in 2023 and is expected to favor Republican candidates in this fall’s election.
USPS proposes requiring states to identify and list mail voters
The USPS has proposed new rules that detail how the Trump administration intends to carry out its contested mail ballot executive order.
The USPS has proposed new rules that detail how the Trump administration intends to carry out its contested mail ballot executive order.
Judge refuses to block Trump order to limit mail voting
On Thursday, a federal judge declined to block President Donald Trump’s executive order targeting mail ballots.
On Thursday, a federal judge declined to block President Donald Trump’s executive order targeting mail ballots.
Trump, GOP congressional map plans dealt big blows in Alabama and South Carolina
Republicans suffered setbacks in their efforts to redraw congressional maps in two southern states where they hoped to pick up additional seats this fall.
Republicans suffered setbacks in their efforts to redraw congressional maps in two southern states where they hoped to pick up additional seats this fall.
Supreme Court opens door for Alabama to potentially redraw congressional map
A new move by the Supreme Court could eliminate one of Alabama’s two largely Black congressional districts before Election Day and may play an important role in the overall battle to control Congress this fall.
A new move by the Supreme Court could eliminate one of Alabama’s two largely Black congressional districts before Election Day and may play an important role in the overall battle to control Congress this fall.
Vivek Ramaswamy, Sherrod Brown win big in Ohio primary as Trump-backed challengers do well in Indiana
A former Democratic senator from Ohio cleared his first hurdle Tuesday in a bid to unseat the Republican incumbent in what could be one of the most expensive races in the country this fall.
A former Democratic senator from Ohio cleared his first hurdle Tuesday in a bid to unseat the Republican incumbent in what could be one of the most expensive races in the country this fall.
Virginia redistricting update: Judge blocks certification of new congressional maps
A Virginia judge has blocked certification of the state’s newly approved congressional maps, striking down the election certification less than a day after voters backed the mid‑term redistricting plan.
A Virginia judge has blocked certification of the state’s newly approved congressional maps, striking down the election certification less than a day after voters backed the mid‑term redistricting plan.
Map: These states have approved redistricting plans to influence midterm elections
Virginia has joined six other states in approving new partisan political maps that could influence which party gets control of the House in the November midterms.
Virginia has joined six other states in approving new partisan political maps that could influence which party gets control of the House in the November midterms.
Virginia voters back redistricting plan, here’s what that means for seats in Congress
Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a mid‑decade redistricting plan that could improve Democrats’ chances of picking up as many as four additional U.S. House seats in November’s midterm elections, which will determine control of a narrowly divided Congress.
Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a mid‑decade redistricting plan that could improve Democrats’ chances of picking up as many as four additional U.S. House seats in November’s midterm elections, which will determine control of a narrowly divided Congress.
Eric Swalwell accuser details 2018 incident where she was allegedly drugged, raped
A woman detailing sexual assault claims against Eric Swalwell spoke out Tuesday in Beverly Hills, alleging the former Congressman drugged and raped her in 2018.
A woman detailing sexual assault claims against Eric Swalwell spoke out Tuesday in Beverly Hills, alleging the former Congressman drugged and raped her in 2018.
Trump admits gas prices could remain high through November elections
President Donald Trump acknowledged in a Sunday interview that gas prices may rise after peace talks between the U.S. and Iran to end the ongoing war stalled.
President Donald Trump acknowledged in a Sunday interview that gas prices may rise after peace talks between the U.S. and Iran to end the ongoing war stalled.