Tag: election_integrity
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Heritage Foundation's Kevin Roberts Says Mission Unchanged After Midterm Setback
Kevin Roberts says Heritage is "armed with a clear vision" after a consequential week, acknowledging conservatives "took it on the chin" while pointing to opportunities ahead.
Politics and GovernmentRepublican PartyConservative PartyElectionSocial IssuesEconomy The Heritage FoundationKevin Robertsconservative movementelection integritysocialismPéter MagyarLloyd and Bea Smith Fellowship
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Newsom Warns Federal Judges of Risk in Seizing Ballots Before Election Results Certified
Governor Newsom sent a letter to California's four chief federal district judges flagging legal resources for weighing search warrants for ballots, citing threats from the Trump administration.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAElectionState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentLegalWhite House Gavin NewsomCaliforniaelection integritysearch warrantsTrump administrationU.S. Department of Justice2026 electionCalifornia Governors Office
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Newsom Warns Federal Judges of Potential Election Interference Ahead of Tuesday's Vote
California Governor Gavin Newsom has written to the chief judges of the state's four federal district courts, urging scrutiny of any search warrants seeking ballots before results are certified on December 11.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAElectionFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsLegalDemocratic Party Gavin NewsomCaliforniaelection integrityU.S. Department of Justicesearch warrantsDonald Trump2026 midterm electionsCalifornia Governors Office
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Justice Dept. Issues New Subpoenas in Alaska Senate Ballot-Stacking Inquiry as Governor Orders Probe
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy ordered an investigation into whether Democrat Mary Peltola should face charges, after a New York Times report on efforts to recruit a second Dan Sullivan into the race.
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DHS Says ICE Arrested Dozens of Non-Citizens in Nationwide Voter Fraud Crackdown
Homeland Security says ICE has arrested dozens of non-citizens accused of illegally voting, citing 13 cases and past arrests as part of the Trump administration's election integrity push.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementElectionFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues voter fraudU.S. Department of Homeland SecurityImmigration and Customs EnforcementMarkwayne Mullinnon-citizen votingelection integrityTrump administration
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ICE Arrests Five Non-Citizens Charged With Illegally Voting in Florida
Homeland Security Investigations arrested five lawful permanent residents from Canada, Cuba and Brazil on charges of registering to vote and voting illegally in Florida elections between 2021 and 2024.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentElectionLegalSocial Issues Homeland Security Investigationsillegal votingFloridaMarkwayne Mullinnon-citizensLawful Permanent Residentselection integrityU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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ICE Arrests Cuban Lawful Permanent Resident for Illegally Voting in Missouri Elections
Andres Garcia, a Cuban LPR, was arrested by ICE HSI Kansas City and charged with two counts of voting by an alien in the 2022 and 2024 elections after voting in at least 15 elections over 20 years.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentElectionLegalSocial Issues Andres Garciaillegal votingICE HSI Kansas CityMissouriDepartment of Homeland Securityelection integrityLawful Permanent ResidentU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Media Monitor: NPR Promotes 2026 Election Coverage Hub Ahead of Midterms
NPR is directing audiences to its 2026 Election tab, a hub for national and local midterm coverage, with live special coverage planned for Election Night on November 3.
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Governor Sherrill Announces MVC Voter Registration Reforms After Review Finds 1,090 Additional Records
New Jersey Governor Sherrill says a review of MVC voter-registration processes found about 750 records tied to an IDEMIA software error and 340 from re-entry events, prompting new safeguards.
Politics and GovernmentUSAElectionState GovernmentsLegalSocial Issues New JerseyMotor Vehicle Commissionvoter registrationGovernor SherrillIDEMIAelection integrityre-entry eventsOffice of New Jersey Governor
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DHS Applauds Supreme Court Ruling Allowing Voter Citizenship Verification
Supreme Court rules 6-3 to let the Trump administration continue using DHS's SAVE program to verify voter citizenship, staying a lower court order that had halted it.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAWhite HouseFederal GovernmentElectionLegalCongress Department of Homeland SecuritySupreme Courtvoter citizenship verificationSAVE programelection integrityDonald TrumpExecutive Order 14248U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Media Monitor: California Supreme Court Orders Sheriff to Return Seized Ballots, Affirms Attorney General's Authority
The L.A. Times reports California's Supreme Court ordered Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco to return more than 600,000 seized ballots and affirmed the attorney general's power to direct sheriffs.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementLegalElectionState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsSocial Issues California Supreme CourtChad BiancoRiverside Countyballot seizureRob BontaXavier Becerraelection integrityL.A. Times Politics
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California Leaders Praise Newsom's Election Protection Package Ahead of November Midterms
Governor Newsom signs a package of bills creating new felonies for election interference and expanding the California Voting Rights Act of 2026, drawing praise from lawmakers and civil rights groups.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAElectionState GovernmentsDemocratic PartyLegalSocial Issues Gavin NewsomCalifornia Voting Rights Act of 2026Sabrina CervantesElection IntegrityNovember Midterm ElectionsVoting RightsCaliforniaCalifornia Governors Office
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Media Monitor: NPR Details U.S. Debt Milestone, Venezuela Oil Pacts, and Election Fraud Claims
NPR is reporting the U.S. government debt has exceeded $40 trillion. It also details new oil deals between U.S. companies and Venezuela, and President Trump's renewed claims of illegal voting by non-citizens.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessSportEconomyFederal GovernmentTradeEnergyElectionGeneral Politics U.S. Government DebtVenezuelaOil IndustryElection IntegrityDonald TrumpCensus BureauFiscal PolicyNPR Breaking NewsNPR
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New Jersey Governor Sherrill Updates on MVC Voter Roll Error Corrections
Governor Sherrill's administration details actions to correct a Motor Vehicle Commission system error affecting New Jersey's voter rolls, including removing 5,100 individuals and referring others for county review, ensuring election integrity.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsRepublican PartyElectionLegal New JerseyGovernor SherrillMotor Vehicle CommissionVoter RegistrationElection IntegritySystem ErrorVoter RollsOffice of New Jersey Governor
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Heritage Foundation Calls for Smithsonian Reform, Addresses Key Policy Debates
The Heritage Foundation is advocating for reforms at the Smithsonian, criticizing its historical narrative. The conservative think tank also raised concerns about election integrity, birth tourism, and government-run grocery stores.
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Heritage Foundation Launches Election Transparency Initiative, Scores Court Victory Against Biden
The Heritage Foundation launched its Election Transparency Initiative to safeguard elections and promote transparency. Concurrently, The Oversight Project won a D.C. Appeals Court case against former President Joe Biden regarding his autobiography materials, bringing them closer to public release.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomyLegalMilitary Election Transparency InitiativeThe Heritage FoundationKen CuccinelliJoe BidenOversight ProjectSmithsonian InstitutionElection Integrity
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Media Monitor: White House highlights record low jobless claims, AI investment, and EU trade dispute
The White House is reporting record low jobless claims, significant AI investments, and new trade investigations against the European Union and other economies, according to its latest briefing.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyLaw EnforcementWhite HouseFederal GovernmentEconomyTradeArtificial IntelligenceElection Jobless ClaimsEuropean UnionTrade InvestigationsElection IntegrityDonald TrumpThe White House
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Media Monitor: PolitiFact Examines Noncitizen Voter Claims, Kratom Risks
PolitiFact reports on the Trump administration's claims of 250,000 noncitizens registered to vote in four states, noting expert caution. It also details the uses and risks of kratom, an herbal extract, and state regulation challenges.
Politics and GovernmentHealthMediaGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentElectionMedical ScienceSocial Issues Donald TrumpMarkwayne MullinNoncitizen VotingElection IntegritySAVE America ActKratomPublic HealthPolitiFact's Ellen Hine
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Media Monitor: Poynter Reports on New Health Fact-Checking Initiative, Trump Speech Coverage, and World Cup Success
Poynter is reporting on PolitiFact's new "Well Informed" initiative to combat health misinformation, media reactions to President Donald Trump's election integrity speech, and record viewership for the World Cup.
MediaPolitics and GovernmentHealthSportDigital and Print PublishingGeneral PoliticsMedical ScienceElectionMedia Bias PolitiFactWell InformedHealth misinformationSocial mediaDonald TrumpElection integrityWorld CupPoynter.org
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Media Monitor: Federal Judges Reject Justice Department Demands for State Voter Lists
USA TODAY reports federal judges rejected Justice Department demands for state voter lists. It also covers wildfire smoke, retirement savings, a lettuce outbreak, golf penalty, World Cup, and a Will Smith lawsuit.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsLegalElection Federal judgesJustice DepartmentVoter listsElection integrityWildfire smokeRetirement savingsTaylor FarmsUSA TODAY Daily Briefing
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Media Monitor: Wildfire Smoke, Trump Address, and Manual Cars in The Washington Post
The Washington Post is reporting on lingering wildfire smoke, President Donald J Trump's address on election integrity, and the decline of manual transmission vehicles.
WeatherBusinessPolitics and GovernmentHealthEnvironmentTransportationElectionGeneral PoliticsMedical Science Wildfire smokeAir pollutionDonald J TrumpElection integrityManual transmissionElectric vehiclesHeadachesThe Washington Post
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Rice Researchers Uncover Yellowstone Seismic Surge, Advance Quantum Tech and Flexible Electronics
Rice University researchers announce significant findings, including increased Yellowstone seismic activity, breakthroughs in quantum error correction, and moisture-powered flexible batteries. Experts also weigh in on national politics and local flood warnings.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyHealthSportGeneral PoliticsEconomyMedical ScienceArtificial IntelligenceEducation Yellowstone National ParkSeismic ActivityQuantum ComputingFlexible ElectronicsRice UniversityElection IntegrityHigher Education
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Media Monitor: Time Magazine Analyzes Trump's Election Claims, U.S.-China Relations
Time Magazine reports President Donald Trump's recent speech on election integrity was a 'rhetorical win but a fact-checker’s minefield,' detailing claims of foreign interference and their potential impact on U.S.-China relations and GOP turnout.
Politics and GovernmentWorldMediaGeneral PoliticsElectionFederal GovernmentAsiaLatin America Donald TrumpElection IntegrityForeign InterferenceChinaSAVE ActU.S. PoliticsFact-checkingTime Magazine
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Media Monitor: PolitiFact scrutinizes President Trump's claims on China and 2020 election
PolitiFact reports on President Donald Trump's July 16 address, fact-checking his assertions about China's alleged interference in the 2020 election and the 'deep state's' role in concealing information.
Politics and GovernmentMediaGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseFederal GovernmentElectionAsiaLegal Donald Trump2020 electionChinaElection integrityFact-checkingVoter dataIntelligence communityPolitiFact's Ellen Hine
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Media Monitor: Networks Grapple with Trump Speech; White House Aide Investigated for Betting; 'Today' Show Incident
Poynter reports on how major networks covered President Trump's speech on election integrity, an investigation into a White House teleprompter operator for alleged insider betting, and a security incident at NBC's 'Today' show.
Politics and GovernmentMediaBusinessSportGeneral PoliticsElectionMedia CrisisLegalFilm and TV Donald TrumpElection IntegrityMedia CoverageWhite HouseTeleprompterInsider TradingCraig MelvinPoynter.org
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Media Monitor: Trump Addresses Election Integrity Amid Past Claims
NPR is reporting that President Donald J Trump spoke about election integrity, a topic he has long sowed doubt about. The outlet noted his unsubstantiated claims regarding the 2020 election.
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Media Monitor: Trump Addresses Election Integrity Amid Past Claims
NPR is reporting that President Trump addressed election integrity, a topic he has frequently questioned. The report notes his history of unsubstantiated claims regarding the 2020 election.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseRepublican PartyElectionFederal Government Donald TrumpElection Integrity2020 ElectionU.S. PoliticsElectionsGovernmentNPR Breaking News
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Media Monitor: PolitiFact details Trump's election integrity speech, fact-checks AI energy claims, IRS settlement, and McConnell photo
PolitiFact reports on President Trump's upcoming speech on election integrity, fact-checks his claims on AI energy use and housing costs, and covers the Todd Blanche confirmation hearing and debunked Mitch McConnell photo claims.
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Reports on Trump's Address, Daylight Saving Time
Newsweek is reporting President Donald J Trump is set to address the nation on election integrity, potentially accusing China of 2020 interference. The outlet also notes the House passed a bill for permanent Daylight Saving Time.
Politics and GovernmentWorldGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEnvironmentElectionSocial Issues Donald J TrumpElection IntegrityChinaDaylight Saving TimeU.S. CongressLegislationPoliticsNewsweek
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Governor Newsom Calls for Renewed Fight to Defend Democracy on Independence Day
Governor Gavin Newsom used his Independence Day message to call for a renewed fight to defend democracy, citing threats from President Trump. He announced new California legislation to protect election integrity and urged citizens to vote and participate.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsElectionState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Gavin NewsomDonald TrumpDemocracyVoting RightsElection IntegrityCaliforniaIndependence DayCalifornia Governors Office