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Trump Administration Seeks to Revive Mail-In Voting Restrictions
The Trump administration is pushing to revive restrictions on mail-in voting, with the Solicitor General asking the Supreme Court to allow an executive order to take effect, potentially reshaping how Americans cast their ballots in the November midterms. The order, signed in March, aims to tighten mail-in voting rules and verify voter eligibility.
Trump Escalates Claims of Election Compromise Despite Debunked Evidence
The White House touted a prime-time speech as proof of foreign interference and widespread voter irregularities, but it fell flat, with critics calling it a dud. Despite claims of a bombshell, the declassified documents so far have failed to validate allegations of election compromise.
Clayton Faces Scrutiny Over 2020 Election Remarks
Jay Clayton, the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, faced intense questioning from Senate Democrats over his comments on the 2020 election, with Senator Jon Ossoff pressing him for a straightforward answer on who won the presidential election. Clayton insisted he wasn't an election denier, but struggled to provide clear evidence to support his claims.
Supreme Court Upholds Mail-In Ballots Arriving After Election Day
In a major ruling, the Supreme Court has decided that mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day can still be counted even if they arrive up to five days later. This 5-4 decision, penned by Justice Amy Coney Barrett, clears the way for states to include these late-arriving ballots in their election tallies.
Judge Strikes Down Trump's Election-Focused Executive Order
In a major blow to Trump's agenda, a federal judge has ruled that the President has no constitutional power over elections, striking down key sections of an executive order aimed at reshaping ballot and voter list management. The decision declares that presidential actions are not above review, and that the administration cannot dictate how states manage their elections.