Author: Zolan Kanno-Youngs

ChinaCyberwarfare and DefensePresidential Election of 2020Speeches and StatementsTrump, Donald JUnited States International RelationsUnited States Politics and GovernmentVoter Fraud (Election Fraud)Xi Jinping

Not Long Ago, Trump Accused China of Election Meddling. Today, ‘Great Friendship.’

President Trump softened much of his stance toward China as he prepared to host its leader. But his disregard of a topic that has consumed him — the 2020 election — was particularly stark.

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Trump Says His D.C. Arch Would Be a ‘Military Complex’ Housing Drones and Snipers

The president’s announcement on Sunday echoed his justification for the White House ballroom: that the project was necessary for national security.

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CNNFirst Amendment (US Constitution)Freedom of the PressMidterm Elections (2026)MS NOWNews and News MediaPolitico, TheTrump, Donald JUnited StatesUnited States Politics and GovernmentWhite House Building (Washington, DC)

Trump Faced Loss After Loss. He Then Turned to a Familiar Target: The Press.

The president’s ban of three media outlets from the White House fits a pattern of using the apparatus of government to crack down on his perceived enemies.

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Absentee VotingFederal-State Relations (US)Homeland Security DepartmentJustice DepartmentMidterm Elections (2026)Postal Service (US)Supreme Court (US)Trump, Donald JUnited States Politics and GovernmentVoting Rights, Registration and Requirements

Trump’s Effort to Assert Control Over Elections Continues Despite Supreme Court Loss

President Trump has launched a broad, governmentwide effort to take more control of state-run elections and sow doubt about the outcome.

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Courts and the JudiciaryElections, Courts and the JudiciaryExecutive Orders and MemorandumsFederal-State Relations (US)Midterm Elections (2026)Postal Service (US)States (US)Suits and Litigation (Civil)Trump, Donald JUnited States Politics and Government

Trump’s Efforts to Sow Election Doubts Get Boost from Initial Court Order

A preliminary Supreme Court ruling could leave voters confused about casting ballots by mail, even as President Trump’s executive order is being litigated in the lower courts, experts said.

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Brown, SherrodEnergy DepartmentFactories and ManufacturingFederal Aid (US)Haitian-AmericansHusted, Jon A (1967- )Middletown (Ohio)Midterm Elections (2026)OhioRepublican PartySteel and IronTrump, Donald JUnited States Politics and GovernmentVance, J DVice Presidents and Vice Presidency (US)

Drawing on His Rust Belt Roots, Vance Campaigns for Republicans

Vice President JD Vance traveled to his hometown, Middletown, Ohio, and spoke at a steel factory where his grandfather once worked.

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