Trump administration puts pressure on states to revise election practices

The Trump administration is pushing states to alter their election practices using a mix of legal and financial penalties, including state officials facing potential criminal prosecution and local governments losing antiterrorism grants for not following election rules.

DOJ warns states of possible prosecution over noncitizen voting

The Justice Department has issued a warning to election administrators nationwide, stating they could face federal criminal prosecution if they knowingly allow noncitizens to register or cast ballots.

Judge bans Trump from enforcing proof of citizenship requirement to vote

A federal judge has blocked a key provision of President Donald Trump’s first election executive order, striking down a requirement that would have called for individuals to provide documented proof of citizenship to register to vote.

Report: White House delaying release of voting machine security study

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence released a new report implying that voting machines could face software vulnerabilities ahead of the November midterm elections.

Sen. Mitch McConnell taken to the hospital

Senator Mitch McConnell was taken to the hospital on Sunday morning, according to his office.

NJ primary results: Justin Murphy wins Republican nomination for Senate

Justin Murphy won the Republican Party's nomination for New Jersey's Senate election. He'll take on Democrat Cory Booker in November.

Supreme Court allows Alabama to use congressional map that favors Republicans

The U.S. Supreme Court intervened on Tuesday to allow Alabama to use a map that was drawn in 2023 and is expected to favor Republican candidates in this fall’s election.

USPS proposes requiring states to identify and list mail voters

The USPS has proposed new rules that detail how the Trump administration intends to carry out its contested mail ballot executive order.

Judge refuses to block Trump order to limit mail voting

On Thursday, a federal judge declined to block President Donald Trump’s executive order targeting mail ballots.

Trump, GOP congressional map plans dealt big blows in Alabama and South Carolina

Republicans suffered setbacks in their efforts to redraw congressional maps in two southern states where they hoped to pick up additional seats this fall.

Supreme Court opens door for Alabama to potentially redraw congressional map

A new move by the Supreme Court could eliminate one of Alabama’s two largely Black congressional districts before Election Day and may play an important role in the overall battle to control Congress this fall. 

Pennsylvania primary election voter guide: What are the key races?

A guide to Pennsylvania’s key 2026 primary races, including major congressional contests and other closely watched elections shaping the state’s political landscape.

Vivek Ramaswamy, Sherrod Brown win big in Ohio primary as Trump-backed challengers do well in Indiana

A former Democratic senator from Ohio cleared his first hurdle Tuesday in a bid to unseat the Republican incumbent in what could be one of the most expensive races in the country this fall. 

Redistricting battle latest: Alabama, Tennessee act to redraw after Supreme Court ruling

A Supreme Court ruling last week opened the door for Republican-led states to attempt to redraw district maps before the midterm – and Alabama and Tennessee are beginning efforts this week to do so.