# Trump's election meddling kicks into gear as the midterms loom

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Podcast: [The 11th Hour with Ali Velshi](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-11th-hour-with-stephanie-ruhle-1127868)
Published: 2026-07-18T06:01:43+00:00
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Donald Trump's election meddling is kicking into full gear as he threatens states over voter roll access. Plus, the latest on a deadly ICE shooting in Maine and the reasons behind the wildfire smoke impacting air quality across the country. Professor of election law at Ohio State Ned Foley, Democratic nominee for Congress for NY-10 Brad Lander, MS NOW political analyst Basil Smikle, and Puck News contributor Abby Livingston join guest host Catherine Rampell on The 11th Hour With Ali Velshi.

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