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Trump falsely alleges voting machines are "vulnerable" and "easily compromised"

But some of the newly released documents are tied to a company that largely isn't used in the United States, and experts say voting machines are subject to intense controls.

Why it matters: But some of the newly released documents are tied to a company that largely isn't used in the United States, and experts say voting machines are subject to intense controls.

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Trump alleges wide cover-up of China’s 2020 activity

Using some kinds of trackers (like cross-site or behavioral advertising cookies) may be considered a “sale” or “sharing” of personal data under certain state laws.

Why it matters: Using some kinds of trackers (like cross-site or behavioral advertising cookies) may be considered a “sale” or “sharing” of personal data under certain state laws.

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Trump boosts a call to criminalize and deport Democrats who back socialism

In the 49-minute-long, expletive-filled rant, Savage rips into New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who identifies as a Democrat Socialist, calling him a “smirking bastard” and arguing that democratic socialists are like Pol Pot — under whose communist dictatorship up to 2 million Cambodians died, according to History.com.

Why it matters: In the 49-minute-long, expletive-filled rant, Savage rips into New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who identifies as a Democrat Socialist, calling him a “smirking bastard” and arguing that democratic socialists are like Pol Pot — under whose communist dictatorship up to 2 million Cambodians died, according to History.com.

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Lindsey Graham reportedly mapped a push for Israel-Saudi ties after Israel’s election

Graham, a veteran Republican Israel-backer, had worked on achieving Saudi-Israel normalization for years, including during the Biden administration, and believed that the US-Israeli campaign against Iran had created an opening for US President Donald Trump to broker such an agreement, Axios reported on Sunday, citing conversations between Graham and Axios reporter Barak Ravid.

Why it matters: Graham, a veteran Republican Israel-backer, had worked on achieving Saudi-Israel normalization for years, including during the Biden administration, and believed that the US-Israeli campaign against Iran had created an opening for US President Donald Trump to broker such an agreement, Axios reported on Sunday, citing conversations between Graham and Axios reporter Barak Ravid.

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Virginia voters weigh a redistricting plan that could reshape Congress

Virginia voters are being asked to weigh a redistricting plan that could shift congressional power. The vote matters because map lines can decide who gets a fair shot at represe...

Why it matters: Virginia voters are being asked to weigh a redistricting plan that could shift congressional power. The vote matters because map lines can decide who gets a fair shot at represe...

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Federal judge tosses DOJ bid for unredacted Rhode Island voter rolls

A federal judge in Rhode Island dismissed the Justice Department’s lawsuit seeking unredacted voter rolls from the state. The ruling matters because it blocks a federal demand f...

Why it matters: A federal judge in Rhode Island dismissed the Justice Department’s lawsuit seeking unredacted voter rolls from the state. The ruling matters because it blocks a federal demand f...

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Pakistan Mediates as U.S.-Iran Nuclear Talks Move Forward

Pakistan says there has been a major breakthrough in talks between the U.S. and Iran over Tehran’s nuclear program. If it holds, this could reshape sanctions, regional security,...

Why it matters: Pakistan says there has been a major breakthrough in talks between the U.S. and Iran over Tehran’s nuclear program. If it holds, this could reshape sanctions, regional security,...

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California Supreme Court checks GOP sheriff’s election probe and protects seized ballots

California’s Supreme Court stepped in and told a GOP sheriff to pause his election probe and preserve the ballots he seized. That matters because the fight is no longer just abo...

Why it matters: California’s Supreme Court stepped in and told a GOP sheriff to pause his election probe and preserve the ballots he seized. That matters because the fight is no longer just abo...

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

The Department of Justice is suing several states to obtain sensitive voter data, igniting a fierce debate over federal authority in elections. This issue matters now as it rais...

Why it matters: The Department of Justice is suing several states to obtain sensitive voter data, igniting a fierce debate over federal authority in elections. This issue matters now as it rais...

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Man with prior arrest caught trying to shove stranger into train tracks — twice in terrifying video

A man in Seattle was accused of trying twice to shove a stranger onto train tracks at a light rail station. The incident is frightening, but it is not the kind of story this sit...

Why it matters: A man in Seattle was accused of trying twice to shove a stranger onto train tracks at a light rail station. The incident is frightening, but it is not the kind of story this sit...

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

Federal election observers were once essential for ensuring fair voting processes. Now, political calls for changes threaten their role and the integrity of elections. 🧠 The mo...

Why it matters: Federal election observers were once essential for ensuring fair voting processes. Now, political calls for changes threaten their role and the integrity of elections. 🧠 The mo...

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Former FBI agents who worked on Trump 2020 election probe sue Patel and Bondi over their firing

A group of former FBI agents is suing FBI Director Kash Patel and Attorney General Pam Bondi after being fired for their involvement in the Trump 2020 election probe. This lawsu...

Why it matters: A group of former FBI agents is suing FBI Director Kash Patel and Attorney General Pam Bondi after being fired for their involvement in the Trump 2020 election probe. This lawsu...

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Bribery Probe Hits Dem Governor’s Inner Circle Over Migrant Shelter Deals

An aide for New York Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul, a New York City council member, and a retired NYPD sergeant are all tied to a federal bribery investigation involving migrant...

Why it matters: An aide for New York Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul, a New York City council member, and a retired NYPD sergeant are all tied to a federal bribery investigation involving migrant...

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

A Florida election volunteer has been charged with stealing a key to a voting terminal. The case matters because election systems only work when basic security holds, and this o...

Why it matters: A Florida election volunteer has been charged with stealing a key to a voting terminal. The case matters because election systems only work when basic security holds, and this o...

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CA: “California sheriff says his seizure of more than 600,000 ballots is ‘normal law enforcement’”

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco says seizing more than 600,000 ballots was just “normal law enforcement.” That claim lands in the middle of a live fight over who gets to to...

Why it matters: Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco says seizing more than 600,000 ballots was just “normal law enforcement.” That claim lands in the middle of a live fight over who gets to to...

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Trump Gets Fact-Check to His Face as He Explains Why He Voted by Mail

Donald Trump got called out in real time for attacking mail-in voting while admitting he used it himself. The clash matters because he is also pushing election rules that would...

Why it matters: Donald Trump got called out in real time for attacking mail-in voting while admitting he used it himself. The clash matters because he is also pushing election rules that would...

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Senate Democrats defeat amendment to require photo ID to vote

The Senate defeated an amendment that would have required photo ID to vote in person or by mail. The vote matters because voter ID rules can shape who gets to cast a ballot and...

Why it matters: The Senate defeated an amendment that would have required photo ID to vote in person or by mail. The vote matters because voter ID rules can shape who gets to cast a ballot and...

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GOP lawmaker aims radical new transparency measures ahead of 2026 election

A South Carolina Republican is pushing a new federal rule that would force election vendors to disclose more about who they are and who owns them. The fight matters because it c...

Why it matters: A South Carolina Republican is pushing a new federal rule that would force election vendors to disclose more about who they are and who owns them. The fight matters because it c...

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MAGA Goon Flips Out When Grilled on Trump’s Election Threat

A former Trump immigration official clashed on CNN over whether ICE could be used near polling places. The debate matters because even the suggestion can chill voters and blur t...

Why it matters: A former Trump immigration official clashed on CNN over whether ICE could be used near polling places. The debate matters because even the suggestion can chill voters and blur t...

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CA MAGA Sheriff Seizes More Than 500K Ballots From Prop 50 Election

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco has seized more than 650,000 ballots from California’s November election, and state officials say the move is wildly out of bounds. It matte...

Why it matters: Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco has seized more than 650,000 ballots from California’s November election, and state officials say the move is wildly out of bounds. It matte...

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DOJ subpoenas ex-FBI Director James Comey over role in 2017 Russia intel assessment

The Justice Department has subpoenaed former FBI Director James Comey over his role in the 2017 intelligence assessment on Russian election interference. The move puts fresh foc...

Why it matters: The Justice Department has subpoenaed former FBI Director James Comey over his role in the 2017 intelligence assessment on Russian election interference. The move puts fresh foc...

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