Here is Trump’s blueprint to rig the 2026 midterms

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Appeals court appears skeptical of DOJ’s emergency bid to block 20,000 ballots in California 

Two of the judges doubted they had jurisdiction over the case, and seriously questioned the merits of the administration’s arguments.

Blanche blames Alaska’s ranked choice voting in latest justification for lawsuit to toss out Democratic win

Ranked choice voting has become the latest scapegoat in the Trump administration's campaign to usurp states' election authority.

DOJ makes final pitch to block 20,000 California ballots ahead of crucial court hearing

The Trump administration is seeking an injunction that would block California from tabulating ballots from more than 20,000 people flagged by various federal agencies as “likely” noncitizens until their citizenship status can be confirmed.