How could Trump rig the midterms?
After failing to take control of U.S. elections over the past year and a half, President Trump may take more drastic measures to stave off expected Republican losses this November.
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Trump DOJ’s own goals could stymie its efforts to undermine midterms
Among other steps that President Donald Trump will take to undermine a fair election this fall, he’ll likely use the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to bring a flood of litigation aiming to challenge Democratic wins and shape the rules in the GOP’s favor.
Oklahoma Set to Teach Trump’s Election Lies in Public Schools as Parents and Teachers Push Back
Oklahoma high school students will be expected to study so-called “discrepancies” from the 2020 presidential election that have been thoroughly discredited.
Texas Targets Latino Officials in Voting Crackdown, Setting up a Climate of Intimidation
Voting rights advocates say Attorney General Ken Paxton’s latest crusade isn’t about curbing fraud. It’s about creating fear.
Allison Riggs: ‘This Is a Fight for the Very Soul of Democracy’
The North Carolina appeals court’s decision in Republican challenges against incumbent Democratic Justice Allison Riggs’ victory in the state’s Supreme Court race last year is “like dropping a match in a really dry forest.,” she told Democracy Docket in an interview Friday.
A Stress Test for Democracy: Will the North Carolina Supreme Court Allow a GOP Candidate To Steal a Seat on the Bench?
As a GOP candidate is seeking to overturn his election loss, the future of the North Carolina Supreme Court’s composition — and free and fair elections more broadly — hangs in the balance.
DNC Chair Candidates On 2024 Election, What They’d Do Differently Moving Forward
A Feb. 1 election will determine who will lead the Democratic National Committee (DNC). The current chair, Jaime Harrison, decided not to run for re-election, so it’s a wide-open playing field.
GOP Already Controls the North Carolina Supreme Court – Why Are They Obsessed With Overturning That Race?
While a single seat on the North Carolina Supreme Court, which already has an overwhelming Republican majority, may seem insignificant, this race has the potential to set a dangerous precedent for future election challenges.
Judge Drops Election Indictment Against Trump After Prosecutors Seek Dismissal
Jack Smith sought to dismiss the election subversion case against Trump, citing the DOJ’s longstanding policy against prosecuting sitting presidents.
What are Recess Appointments? How Could Trump Use Them to Undermine Democracy?
Just days after he was declared the winner of the 2024 election, President-elect Donald Trump indicated that he may use recess appointments to fill his cabinet positions and other roles — even though his party will control the Senate.
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