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Judge appears skeptical of Trump’s White House press ban and other hearing takeaways

A federal judge signaled skepticism toward the Trump administration’s effort to bar CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, raising questions about press freedom, due process and the limits of presidential authority.

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ICE reviewed tens of millions of voter records looking for noncitizen voters, records show

Newly released documents reveal the sweeping scope of DHS investigations into alleged voter fraud, including voter-registration groups, massive data sets and potential undercover operations.

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Justice Department asks court to let Trump reinstate White House press ban

The Trump administration is defending its White House media ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico as a national-security measure, while the news organizations argue it violates First Amendment protections.

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Trump administration escalates feud with federal judges

The Justice Department has filed a judicial misconduct complaint against nearly all federal judges in Minnesota, intensifying a growing clash between the Trump administration and the federal judiciary.

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Defending reporter ban, Justice Department argues stories on Trump’s ballroom project, Iran war threaten national security

The Justice Department is arguing that President Trump can restrict CNN, MS NOW and Politico’s access to parts of the White House over what it calls national security concerns, setting up a First Amendment fight in federal court.

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Trump asks Supreme Court to revive controversial system used for voter purges

Trump is asking the Supreme Court to revive a voter-roll system that critics warn could mistakenly flag eligible voters, setting up another major fight over election rules ahead of the midterms.

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USPS whistleblower describes new plans for voting by mail hidden from the public

A new whistleblower report is raising alarms over USPS’ mail-ballot verification system, warning that technical failures could leave thousands of ballots undelivered.

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Trump is staking out extreme positions on White House secrecy, legal experts say

Trump is already preparing for a potential Democratic takeover of Congress—and his sweeping executive privilege claims could make future investigations a legal showdown.

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Judge pauses US Postal Service plan to implement Trump’s new mail voting restrictions

A federal judge has temporarily blocked new USPS rules that could reshape how states handle mail ballots ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

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Supreme Court backs Trump’s order to curb mail ballots

The Supreme Court has temporarily cleared the Trump administration to advance parts of its controversial mail-voting executive order, but legal battles could still determine whether the sweeping election changes take effect before November’s midterms.

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