Category: election
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DHS Takes Action Against Non-Citizens Illegally Voting in New Jersey
DHS has taken enforcement action against non-citizens who illegally voted in New Jersey elections. Four individuals face charges, while Governor Sherrill confirmed thousands of non-citizens are registered to vote, prompting calls for the SAVE America Act.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsElectionLegal U.S. Department of Homeland SecurityNew JerseyIllegal VotingNon-citizensElectionsImmigrationSAVE America Act
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Reports on Midterm Battlegrounds, McConnell's Absence, Gaza Deal, Fauci Testimony, and Fed Rates
Newsweek reports on 100 key counties for midterms, Sen. Mitch McConnell's absence, President Trump's Gaza disarmament deal, Dr. Anthony Fauci's testimony, and the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision.
Politics and GovernmentWorldConflictBusinessGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentElectionEconomyMiddle East Midterm ElectionsDonald TrumpMitch McConnellGaza StripAnthony FauciFederal ReserveUS PoliticsNewsweek
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Details Trump Approval Lows, Key Democratic Primary Races
Newsweek is reporting President Donald J Trump's approval ratings are at a historic low. The outlet also details competitive Democratic primaries in Michigan and Wisconsin, and other Senate races, highlighting potential challenges for the party.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsDemocratic PartyRepublican PartyState GovernmentsElectionFederal Government Donald TrumpMichiganWisconsinElectionsPublic OpinionPolitical CampaignsNewsweek
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Media Monitor: Fauci Invokes Fifth Amendment in Senate Hearing; Michigan Senate Candidate's Donations Fact-Checked
PolitiFact reports Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment over 100 times in a Senate hearing, citing prosecution fears. It also fact-checked Michigan Senate candidate Haley Stevens' campaign donations from utility companies, rating her statement 'Mostly False'.
Politics and GovernmentHealthLaw EnforcementMediaGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentCongressState GovernmentsLegalElection Anthony FauciRand PaulFifth AmendmentCOVID-19Michigan SenateHaley StevensCampaign FinancePolitiFact's Ellen Hine
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Media Monitor: FactCheck.org Debunks Claims on Cyclospora Outbreak, Healthcare Declines, and Wildfire Causes
FactCheck.org reports that Democratic claims about the Cyclospora outbreak and healthcare enrollment declines are overstated. It also attributes Canadian wildfires to climate change and fact-checks President Trump's election security remarks.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessEnvironmentFederal GovernmentDemocratic PartyEconomyMedical ScienceClimate ChangeElection CyclosporaFoodNetTrump administrationMedicaidCanadian wildfiresElection securityGovernmentFactCheck.org
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Governor Spanberger Restores Voting Rights for Over 66,000 Virginians
Governor Abigail Spanberger has restored voting rights for over 66,000 formerly incarcerated Virginians, reestablishing a streamlined process. This comes ahead of a fall referendum on a constitutional amendment for automatic rights restoration.
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsLegalElection VirginiaAbigail SpanbergerVoting RightsFelony ConvictionsConstitutional AmendmentElectionsCivil RightsReston
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Fairfax County Offers Diverse Activities This Weekend, Including Carnival and Early Voting
Fairfax County residents can enjoy a Summer Carnival, participate in early voting for the August 4 Primary, and attend a Back to School Community Day, alongside numerous other family-friendly and educational events from July 31 to August 2, 2026.
Politics and GovernmentEntertainmentSocial IssuesScience & TechnologyElectionEducationEmployment and LaborEnvironmentLaw Enforcement Fairfax CountyCommunity EventsSummer CarnivalEarly VotingFamily ActivitiesLibrariesParksFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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Fairfax County Offers Final Days for Early Voting Ahead of August 4 Primary
Fairfax County residents can vote early for the August 4 Primary Election through Saturday, August 1. Sixteen locations are open, with Saturday hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., offering a final chance before election day.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementBusinessElectionGeneral PoliticsEmployment and LaborSocial IssuesState Governments Fairfax CountyEarly VotingPrimary ElectionAugust 4VirginiaVotingFairfax County GovernmentRestonVA
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Media Monitor: CAIR Launches Voter Platform, Addresses Gaza, Mosque Safety
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is reporting on its new voter engagement platform, upcoming safety trainings, a new podcast, and its calls for action regarding Gaza and threats against a New Mexico priest.
Politics and GovernmentConflictLaw EnforcementWorldElectionFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsSocial IssuesEducationMiddle East CAIRMuslims.VoteGazaNew MexicoMosque SafetyVoter EngagementHuman Rights
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New Jersey Designates July 30 as Brian Sicknick Day
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill proclaimed July 30 as Brian Sicknick Day, honoring the fallen U.S. Capitol Police officer and veteran. The annual commemoration recognizes his sacrifice during the January 6, 2021, insurrection and his lifetime of service.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsElectionMilitary Brian SicknickNew JerseyU.S. Capitol PoliceJanuary 6 InsurrectionGovernor Mikie SherrillPublic ServiceOffice of New Jersey Governor
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Deadline Nears for 2026 Census Test in Alabama, South Carolina
Households in Huntsville, Alabama, and Spartanburg, South Carolina, have until August 31 to respond to the 2026 Census Test. This test evaluates innovations for the 2030 Census, aiming for a complete and accurate population count.
Politics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesElection U.S. Census Bureau2026 Census Test2030 CensusHuntsvilleAlabamaSpartanburgSouth Carolina
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US Court Blocks Trump-Era Visa Policy Targeting Fact-Checkers, While South Korea Integrates Fact-Checking Code into Law
A US federal judge temporarily blocked a Trump administration policy targeting foreign fact-checkers, citing free speech concerns. Concurrently, South Korea enacted a law incorporating the IFCN's Code of Principles, raising concerns among local fact-checkers.
Politics and GovernmentMediaScience & TechnologyWorldGeneral PoliticsArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetElectionLegal South KoreaFact-checkingMisinformationLegislationFree SpeechIFCNThe International Fact-Checking Network
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Media Monitor: PolitiFact Debunks US-Israel Military Merger Claim, Reviews Midterm Statements, Fauci's Fifth Amendment Use
PolitiFact is reporting that claims of a US-Israel military merger are false. It also fact-checked midterm election statements, Dr. Anthony Fauci's use of the Fifth Amendment, and President Donald Trump's voter fraud claims.
Politics and GovernmentHealthWorldMediaFederal GovernmentElectionMedical ScienceMilitaryMiddle EastDigital and Print Publishing PolitiFactUS-Israel MilitaryFact-CheckingAnthony FauciRand PaulElectionsGovernment
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Gov. Pillen Backs Trump's Call for Swift Budget Reconciliation Passage
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen and over 20 Republican governors support President Trump's call for the U.S. Senate to pass a budget reconciliation package before August recess, prioritizing defense, farmer aid, and election reform.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentRepublican PartyEconomyElection Jim PillenDonald TrumpBudget ReconciliationU.S. SenateDefense FundingFarmer AidElection ReformOffice of Nebraska Governor
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Media Monitor: Trump, Thune Clash Over Voting Bill, Filibuster
Time Magazine reports a growing standoff between President Donald J Trump and Senate Majority Leader John Thune regarding a restrictive voting bill and the Senate filibuster, with Thune resisting Trump's demands.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseRepublican PartyCongressElection Donald J TrumpJohn ThuneSenateVoting RightsFilibusterLegislationTime Magazine
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Media Monitor: Fauci Testimony, Pandemic Response, and Economic Impact Reported by Newsweek
Newsweek is reporting on Dr. Anthony Fauci's upcoming Senate testimony, the release of his early pandemic diary entries, and a critical look at the Trump administration's COVID-19 response, alongside the lasting economic fallout.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessFederal GovernmentEconomyMedical ScienceGeneral PoliticsElection Anthony FauciRand PaulCOVID-19 PandemicSenate Homeland Security CommitteeEconomic ImpactFood PricesDonald J TrumpNewsweek
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Media Monitor: PolitiFact Debunks Claim on Laken Riley Act Vote, Details Cyclosporiasis Outbreak
PolitiFact reports U.S. Rep. Mike Collins falsely claimed Sen. Jon Ossoff voted against the Laken Riley Act and provides an update on record-high cyclosporiasis cases linked to lettuce.
Politics and GovernmentHealthMediaGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentDemocratic PartyRepublican PartyElectionMedical Science Laken Riley ActMike CollinsJon OssoffPolitiFactCyclosporiasisFood SafetyPublic HealthPolitiFact's Ellen Hine
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Iran Missile Attack Escalates Conflict, Straining US-Israel Relations Amid Global Tensions
A surprise Iranian missile attack on US forces in Jordan marks a significant escalation, as the ongoing war strains US-Israel relations and global powers navigate complex geopolitical challenges.
ConflictPolitics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyWorldMiddle EastMilitaryArtificial IntelligenceElectionGeneral Politics IranIsraelMilitary ConflictGeopoliticsRussiaCybersecurityFoundation for Defense of Democracies
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Reports on Graham's Funeral, Global Conflicts, and Social Movements
Newsweek is reporting on President Trump's eulogy for Sen. Lindsey Graham, the merging of Ukraine and Iran conflicts, a stray dog's impact in China, and Europe's aid policies.
Politics and GovernmentMediaGeneral PoliticsRepublican PartyFederal GovernmentElectionDigital and Print Publishing Donald TrumpLindsey GrahamUS PoliticsInternational RelationsWomen's SportsChinaEuropeNewsweek
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Governor Sherrill Updates New Jersey on Voter Roll Corrections
Governor Mikie Sherrill provides an update on correcting New Jersey's voter rolls after a software error improperly registered 6,600 individuals. Her administration is removing ineligible voters while protecting the rights of citizens, despite political opposition.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsElectionRepublican PartySocial Issues GovernmentPoliticsNew JerseyMikie SherrillMotor Vehicle CommissionVoter RegistrationSoftware ErrorOffice of New Jersey Governor
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Media Monitor: Capitol Hill Mourns Graham; GOP Strategy Document Revealed
USA TODAY reports on Capitol Hill's day of mourning for Lindsey Graham, a leaked Republican strategy document on the SAVE America Act and filibuster, and significant spending by sports betting companies on midterm races.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessWorldGeneral PoliticsCongressFederal GovernmentElectionEurope Lindsey GrahamCapitol HillRepublican StrategySAVE America ActFilibusterSports BettingMidterm ElectionsUSA TODAYUSA TODAY On Politics
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New Jersey Enacts Landmark John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act Amid Federal Threats
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill celebrated the John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act, signed into law to strengthen voting rights and expand ballot access. This landmark legislation makes New Jersey the first state to enact comprehensive protections following federal challenges,…
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsElectionLegalSocial Issues New JerseyVoting RightsJohn R. Lewis Voter Empowerment ActGovernor Mikie SherrillElection ReformCivil RightsDonald TrumpOffice of New Jersey Governor
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Media Monitor: PolitiFact Examines Claims on Military Stockpiles and Michigan Senate Poll
PolitiFact is reporting on U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz's claims about depleted military stockpiles and fact-checking Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed's assertion regarding an AIPAC-funded poll.
Politics and GovernmentConflictMediaGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentDemocratic PartyMilitaryMiddle EastElection Mike WaltzIran warUkraine aidAbdul El-SayedMichigan Senate primaryAIPACPolitiFact's Ellen Hine
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Media Monitor: Trump to Host Netanyahu, Zelensky Amid Iran War; McConnell Recovery Questions Remain
Newsweek reports on President Trump's White House meetings with Netanyahu and Zelensky, ongoing Iran war developments, Senator McConnell's recovery, and a deadly attack at a Berlin Pride event.
Politics and GovernmentConflictBusinessWorldGeneral PoliticsEconomyMiddle EastEuropeSocial IssuesElection Donald J TrumpIsrael-Iran WarUkraineMail-in VotingMitch McConnellBerlin AttackDemocratic Socialists of AmericaNewsweek
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Media Monitor: Wall Street Journal Editorial Board Highlights Fauci Diaries, White House Missile Claims
The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board reports on Dr. Fauci's diaries, White House missile shortage claims, and debates over the Senate filibuster and DSA's call to abolish the Senate.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyMediaWorldGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseDemocratic PartyArtificial IntelligenceEnvironmentElection Anthony FauciDonald TrumpSenate FilibusterAmmunition ShortageDemocratic Socialists of AmericaWall Street JournalWall Street Journal Editorial Board
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Governor Sherrill, Lt. Governor Caldwell to Speak at Voter Empowerment Act Celebration
New Jersey Governor Sherrill and Lieutenant Governor Caldwell will deliver remarks at a celebration for the John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act (A1715) on July 28, 2026, at Union Baptist Church in Trenton.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsLegalElectionSocial Issues Governor SherrillLieutenant Governor CaldwellJohn R. Lewis Voter Empowerment ActTrenton, NJUnion Baptist ChurchGovernmentCivil RightsOffice of New Jersey Governor
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Media Monitor: Rep. Jason Crow Navigates Political Challenges, Leads Democratic Recruitment
Time Magazine reports on Democratic Rep. Jason Crow's journey from paratrooper to power player, detailing his role in candidate recruitment, his defiance against President Trump's calls for arrest, and his growing influence in Congress.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementConflictUSAGeneral PoliticsDemocratic PartyFederal GovernmentCongressElectionLegal Jason CrowHouse DemocratsDonald TrumpNational SecurityCandidate RecruitmentImpeachmentIran WarTime Magazine
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Media Monitor: USA TODAY reports on congressional ethics, McConnell's health, and Trump's demands
USA TODAY is reporting on a new push for stricter ethics rules in Congress, Sen. Mitch McConnell's ongoing recovery, and President Donald J Trump's call for the Senate to pass the SAVE America Act before recess.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementHealthGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentCongressRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyLegalElectionSocial Issues Congressional EthicsMitch McConnellDonald TrumpJohn ThuneU.S. SenateSAVE America ActCapitol HillUSA TODAYUSA TODAY On Politics
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Reports on Iran De-escalation, 2028 Democratic Primary Calendar
Newsweek reports on potential de-escalation in Iran and the DNC's proposed 2028 primary calendar, which could favor Kamala Harris and Jon Ossoff in the Democratic presidential race.
Politics and GovernmentConflictGeneral PoliticsDemocratic PartyElectionMiddle EastFederal Government Donald TrumpIranPrimary ElectionsSouth CarolinaKamala HarrisJon OssoffNewsweek
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Media Monitor: PolitiFact Examines Trump's New Jersey Voting Claims, Venezuelan Immunity Request
PolitiFact is reporting on President Trump's unproven claims of widespread illegal voting in New Jersey and the administration's request for immunity for Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, in a civil lawsuit.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementWorldGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentElectionLegalLatin AmericaSocial Issues Donald TrumpNew JerseyVenezuelaDelcy RodríguezVoter FraudDiplomatic ImmunityFact-checkingPolitiFact's Ellen Hine