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The Justice Department is struggling to meet White House demands to prosecute noncitizen voters, with officials saying there is insufficient evidence even as Trump allies press for a broader crackdown on alleged fraud.
The DHS's Homeland Security Investigations unit is reportedly launching a nationwide review to determine whether naturalized citizens voted or registered before becoming citizens, with officials to report back to the White House; critics warn the expansion could intimidate voters and raise constitutional concerns, while White House and allied officials frame it as enforcing election laws and safeguarding election integrity.
President Donald Trump declined to apologize for sharing a video that depicted Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, saying he only watched the beginning and did not see the racist ending; White House officials said a staffer posted it by mistake and it was later deleted; several GOP lawmakers condemned the clip as racist, with Sen. Tim Scott calling it the most racist thing from the White House; Trump defended the post as addressing voter fraud, touted support among Black voters, and insisted he is not racist.
Richardson argues Trump’s push to federalize elections fits a long history of election-denial rhetoric, tracing echoes from 1890s North Carolina and the Wilmington coup to today’s claims about undocumented voters; she notes Texas’s seat flip helped by Latino voters and a California redistricting ruling that could offset GOP maps, and warns that MAGA tactics threaten democracy by delegitimizing election outcomes.
Former President Donald Trump urged Republicans to nationalize the voting process, advocating federal control over elections in multiple states while continuing to push baseless claims of 2020 election fraud; the comments came as the FBI searched a Georgia elections center, highlighting ongoing debates about who should oversee elections and noting the constitutional balance that states run elections, with Congress able to set federal rules.
Trump told Dan Bongino’s podcast that Republicans should nationalize voting and take oversight from states, calling for a uniform standard and criticizing current procedures; the White House highlighted support for the SAVE Act and other voting-reform proposals, while DOJ actions against states over voter rolls and an FBI Fulton County raid provide a charged backdrop to his ongoing, disproven fraud claims.
D66, led by Rob Jetten, won the Dutch parliamentary elections, positioning Jetten to become the youngest prime minister, as the party secures a plurality and prepares for coalition talks; Wilders' PVV lost support amid allegations of voter fraud, which are being investigated.
The Justice Department announced it will monitor polling sites in California and New Jersey ahead of the November 4 election, amid requests from Republican officials, which may increase tensions in these closely watched races. The move comes amidst claims of voter fraud by Republicans and concerns over election integrity, with Democrats dismissing such claims as voter suppression tactics.
Joe Rogan challenged Donald Trump's claims about the 2020 election being stolen, emphasizing the lack of evidence for widespread voter fraud and criticizing Trump's continued assertions without proof.
A Pennsylvania election denier, Heather Honey, known for spreading false claims of voter fraud and attempting to cancel votes, has been appointed as deputy assistant secretary for election integrity at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, raising concerns about the potential influence of election misinformation on future elections.
President Trump has announced plans to attempt to end mail-in voting through an executive order, claiming it is corrupt and favors Democrats, but legal experts state he lacks the authority to change state election laws. Mail-in voting, which gained prominence during the pandemic, is used in various forms across many countries, including the US, where it is not unique.
President Donald Trump announced plans to issue an executive order to end mail-in voting and phase out voting machines, citing concerns over fraud despite evidence of their security. The proposal has met criticism from election officials and voting advocates, emphasizing the importance of mail-in ballots for voter participation and security. The move is seen as part of Trump's broader efforts to challenge election integrity, with legal and political pushback expected.
Nine Latino Democratic officials in Texas pleaded not guilty to voter fraud charges related to ballot harvesting, with critics claiming the charges are politically motivated voter suppression by Attorney General Ken Paxton, who launched a broad investigation into Latino communities following legislation that restricts ballot delivery.
In the recent US election, initial claims of voter fraud on social media subsided as Donald Trump emerged victorious, though some right-wing influencers and disappointed Democratic supporters continued to spread unsubstantiated theories. Unlike the 2020 election, these claims have not gained significant traction, with no endorsement from Kamala Harris or Democratic officials. Isolated incidents, such as voting machine malfunctions and ballot fires, were cited as evidence of fraud, but there's no proof they affected the outcome. Overall, the scale of fraud allegations is much smaller compared to 2020.
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr mocked former President Donald Trump after his election win, sarcastically commenting on the absence of voter fraud claims this time around. Kerr, a known Democrat supporter, referenced Trump's unfounded allegations of voter fraud in the 2020 election, highlighting the irony of Trump's acceptance of the 2024 results without similar accusations. Kerr has been a vocal critic of Trump and previously supported Vice President Kamala Harris at the Democratic National Convention.