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Trump’s Election Power Play | Spokane News
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- Jul 2, 2026
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- 120
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Summary
Trump’s administration is making a bold, controversial push to reshape state elections—demanding federal agencies like DHS and the Postal Service play bigger roles, threatening funding for states that keep electronic voting machines, and pushing for strict voter ID laws—all while claiming elections are rigged without evidence. Critics call it an unprecedented power grab, while the White House insists it’s just fulfilling campaign promises. The SAVE America Act would require proof of citizenship and ID to vote, and mandate states share voter data with DHS. But courts keep stepping in: judges have blocked federal voter databases over privacy concerns, upheld state mail ballot rules, and rejected the Postal Service’s proposed role in ballot distribution. Despite legal setbacks, the White House remains confident some changes will be in place by November, as local election officials brace for disruption and work to keep voters informed. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f3f104f221b717dc