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Florida and Mississippi governors sign proof-of-citizenship voting bills

Four states have now signed such legislation as Trump’s Save Act languishes in Senate with little chance of passage

The Guardian - US · Apr 1

The Department of Justice is suing states for sensitive voter data − an election law scholar explains why federal efforts are facing resistance

In May 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice began sending letters to state governments demanding copies of statewide voter registration lists. The request was unprecedented: It demanded not only publicly available voter data, such as names and addresses, but also sensitive information, including driver’s license and Social Security numbers.

The Conversation · Apr 1

Federal election observers once played a key role in securing voting rights for all − but times have changed

President Donald Trump appeared on former Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino’s podcast in February 2026, where he stated: “The Republicans should say, ‘We want to take over, we should take over the voting.’ The Republicans ought to nationalize the voting.”

The Conversation · Apr 1

Who’s the shutdown scapegoat now?

As Senate Majority Leader John Thune hashed out a deal aimed at ending the Department of Homeland Security shutdown, he may have thought Democrats were its biggest threat. Instead, his fellow Republicans across the Capitol were the ones to tank it. Now, instead of blaming Democrats for prolonging the shutdown,…

Roll Call · Mar 31

The Save Act must be defeated. But it’s just one step in the fight to protect American voting

As the US midterms approach, Americans must take action to shield democracy from Donald Trump’s assault

The Guardian - US · Mar 31

Republican sheriff halts inquiry into alleged fraud in California Prop 50 vote

Chad Bianco, the Riverside county sheriff also running for governor, had seized 650,000 ballots

The Guardian - US · Mar 31

Hungary's upcoming election and the effects of the generation gap

Most independent polls show that more than 60% of voters under 30 support Péter Magyar's Tisza party while only 15% back Viktor Orbán's ruling Fidesz in April elections.

Euronews · Mar 30

Florida election volunteer who expressed anti-Trump views on social media charged with stealing voter terminal key

Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office investigators allegedly found the stolen key and other electronic equipment at Panicci’s home

The Independent UK · Mar 30

Budget reconciliation bill to target ‘fraud’ in means-tested programs, chairman says

House Budget Chairman Jodey C. Arrington offered details on what a budget reconciliation bill could look like Friday, outlining an agenda that includes targeting fraud in the earned income tax credit program and finding savings in other means-tested benefit programs. Arrington, R-Texas, and Senate Budget Chairman Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., have…

Roll Call · Mar 30

DeSantis Hints at Another White House Run, But a Poll Shows Him Far Behind Leading Contenders

An Emerson College survey of Republican voters in New Hampshire released found him with just 5% support, lagging behind JD Vance and Marco Rubio

Latin Times · Mar 29