#2020-election-controversies

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#election-integrity
US politics
fromWIRED
1 day ago

The Next Attorney General Will Probably Be an Election Denier

A call featuring election deniers expressed frustration over the Department of Justice's handling of election integrity issues and claimed ongoing influence over Trump.
US politics
fromWIRED
1 day ago

The Next Attorney General Will Probably Be an Election Denier

A call featuring election deniers expressed frustration over the Department of Justice's handling of election integrity issues and claimed ongoing influence over Trump.
US Elections
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

Trump Vowed to Crack Down on Fraudsters, but He's Pardoned Dozens

Salomon Melgen defrauded Medicare of $42 million and was later granted clemency by President Trump after serving time for his crimes.
#trump
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago
World politics

Trump Has Posted a Lot of Psychopathic Things Online. His Latest Truth Social Update Might Be His Worst.

US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 hours ago

EVIL LOSERS!!!' Trump Lashes Out at NY Times, CNN for Reporting Iran's FAKE TEN POINT PLAN'

Trump accused The New York Times and CNN of spreading a false ten-point plan regarding Iran's peace proposal, calling them 'EVIL LOSERS'.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

CNN Analyst Hits Trump Over Blown Deadlines Says It's Easier To Believe' Iran Than Trump

Nia-Malika Henderson criticizes Trump's credibility regarding Iran negotiations, suggesting it's easier to trust Iran than Trump.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
55 minutes ago

Polling Data Spells Potential Disaster for Republicans in the Midterms

Trump's low approval ratings due to the war on Iran threaten Republican seats in the upcoming midterm elections.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
23 hours ago

PBS Reporter Says Trump Hung Up on Her After She Asked About His Threat About Wiping Out a Civilization'

Trump's controversial statements and abrupt phone call with PBS correspondent highlight tensions surrounding the Iran ceasefire and ongoing conflicts in the region.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Trump Says CNN Aired 'FRAUD' Iran Statement, CNN Says Real

Donald Trump criticized CNN for airing a statement from Iran, labeling it a fraud linked to a fake news site.
World politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

Trump Has Posted a Lot of Psychopathic Things Online. His Latest Truth Social Update Might Be His Worst.

Trump's rhetoric and actions reflect a dangerous disregard for moral responsibility and the consequences of his decisions on global security.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 hours ago

EVIL LOSERS!!!' Trump Lashes Out at NY Times, CNN for Reporting Iran's FAKE TEN POINT PLAN'

Trump accused The New York Times and CNN of spreading a false ten-point plan regarding Iran's peace proposal, calling them 'EVIL LOSERS'.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

CNN Analyst Hits Trump Over Blown Deadlines Says It's Easier To Believe' Iran Than Trump

Nia-Malika Henderson criticizes Trump's credibility regarding Iran negotiations, suggesting it's easier to trust Iran than Trump.
fromwww.npr.org
23 hours ago

Democrats keep doing better in elections since Trump returned to office

In Wisconsin's Supreme Court race, Chris Taylor defeated conservative Maria Lazar with a 60% to 40% margin, expanding the liberal majority to 5-2.
US news
Europe politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

JD Vance Claims Ukraine Has Attempted to Rig US Elections in Presser With Putin Ally

JD Vance accused Ukraine of election interference while supporting Viktor Orban, a pro-Putin leader facing reelection challenges in Hungary.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
11 months ago

He'll never vote Republican again after state leaders bragged about tricking voters - LGBTQ Nation

An Ohio man vows to stop voting Republican after the party's manipulation of a ballot measure aimed at curbing gerrymandering.
#fact-checking
Media industry
fromPoynter
2 days ago

State of the Fact-Checkers: Audiences grow as finances worsen - Poynter

Fact-checking organizations expanded their audiences in 2025 despite financial vulnerabilities, with significant shifts in funding sources and staffing.
Media industry
fromPoynter
2 days ago

State of the Fact-Checkers: Audiences grow as finances worsen - Poynter

Fact-checking organizations expanded their audiences in 2025 despite financial vulnerabilities, with significant shifts in funding sources and staffing.
SF politics
fromEsquire
2 days ago

At Least One Battleground State Is Electing the Right People

Democrats are expected to expand their majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, highlighting struggles for Wisconsin Republicans in recent elections.
US Elections
fromFortune
1 hour ago

'In rural, urban, red, blue, Democrats have overperformed everywhere': GOP wakes up to freight train heading their way | Fortune

Republicans faced significant electoral losses in Wisconsin and Georgia, indicating Democratic momentum ahead of the November midterms.
Right-wing politics
fromWIRED
1 hour ago

MAGA Media Seems to Have Hit Its Breaking Point Over Iran

Candace Owens and other right-wing figures are calling for Trump's removal from office, citing his recent actions and statements as dangerous.
#donald-trump
World politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

This Is Not How Presidents Typically Communicate

Donald Trump's rhetoric has transformed the presidential podium into a platform for intimidation, contrasting sharply with previous presidents' more dignified approaches.
World politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

This Is Not How Presidents Typically Communicate

Donald Trump's rhetoric has transformed the presidential podium into a platform for intimidation, contrasting sharply with previous presidents' more dignified approaches.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Trump-Appointed Judge Fines Mike Lindell for Frivolous' Arguments vs. Smartmatic, History of Noncompliance'

Mike Lindell was held in contempt by a federal judge for failing to pay sanctions related to his frivolous lawsuit against Smartmatic.
US politics
fromWIRED
3 days ago

The DOJ Misled a Judge About How It's Using Voter Roll Data

The DOJ is analyzing voter data to identify irregularities, contradicting earlier claims of keeping it separate and not conducting analysis.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
2 weeks ago

Good Morning, News: Another Attorney Punished for AI, Dems Flip Florida State House Seat in Trump's District, and Trump Just Voted By Mail

Portland's local journalism and arts coverage relies on community support for sustainability.
World politics
fromPoynter
3 days ago

Fact-checking is crucial when the news moves this fast - Poynter

The U.S. and Israel launched attacks on Iranian targets, prompting extensive fact-checking on claims regarding military capabilities and misinformation.
#voting-rights
US Elections
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago

Trump signs order directing creation of a national voter list, a move sure to face legal challenges

President Trump signed an executive order to create a nationwide list of verified eligible voters, prompting expected legal challenges.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

How an election conspiracy theorist has Trump's ear on voting laws and midterms

Peter Ticktin advocates for an emergency executive order to overhaul US voting rules, ending machine and mail-in voting.
US Elections
fromPOLITICO
1 week ago

Democrats sue Trump administration over mail-in-voting order

President Trump's executive order on voting faces legal challenges for exceeding constitutional authority and threatening federal funding for non-compliance.
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

At L.A. 'shadow hearing' on elections, House Democrats join experts to defend voting systems

House Democrats express confidence in voting systems, rejecting Trump administration's fraud claims and opposing voter ID laws that could disenfranchise millions.
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Two dozen Democrat-led states sue Trump over mail-in ballot limits

Rights groups are challenging Trump's executive order limiting mail-in ballots, claiming it undermines voting access before the midterm elections.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Trump's order to limit mail-in voting: does he have the authority?

Donald Trump signed an executive order to restrict mail-in voting and create a national voter list, raising concerns about legality and voter suppression.
US Elections
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago

Trump signs order directing creation of a national voter list, a move sure to face legal challenges

President Trump signed an executive order to create a nationwide list of verified eligible voters, prompting expected legal challenges.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

How an election conspiracy theorist has Trump's ear on voting laws and midterms

Peter Ticktin advocates for an emergency executive order to overhaul US voting rules, ending machine and mail-in voting.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Democrat Trump Tried to Indict Over Illegal Orders' Video Doubles Down After Whole Civilization' Threat

Elissa Slotkin condemns Trump's threats against Iran, emphasizing the legal and ethical obligations of military personnel to refuse illegal orders.
#midterm-elections
US Elections
fromIntelligencer
1 day ago

GOP Stumbles in Wisconsin & Georgia Warn of Midterms Trouble

Republicans are losing ground in key elections, raising concerns about their prospects in the upcoming national elections.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Republicans fooled by AI-generated image of US crew member rescued in Iran

Republican politicians were misled by a fake AI-generated image of a US warplane crew member, highlighting the need for improved media literacy.
US politics
fromJezebel
6 days ago

GOP States Are Taking Voter Suppression Into Their Own Hands

Republican-led states are enacting voter suppression laws, including Florida's and Mississippi's versions of the SAVE America Act, facing legal challenges for their constitutionality.
US politics
fromWIRED
1 week ago

This Is How Trump Is Already Threatening the Midterms

The Trump administration is actively working to manipulate the midterm elections through rhetoric and proposed legislation.
#california
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

California election experts sound alarm as rejected ballots quadruple

California's mail-in ballots faced significant delays, with late arrivals increasing fourfold compared to the previous election, impacting vote counting.
US Elections
fromKqed
5 days ago

California Sues to Block Trump's Order on Vote-by-Mail | KQED

California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit against Trump's executive order on vote-by-mail oversight by the Postal Service.
US Elections
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

California Attorney General Rob Bonta sues Pres. Trump over mail-in voting executive order

California challenges Trump's executive order on mail-in voting, claiming it is unconstitutional and threatens election integrity.
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

California election experts sound alarm as rejected ballots quadruple

California's mail-in ballots faced significant delays, with late arrivals increasing fourfold compared to the previous election, impacting vote counting.
US Elections
fromKqed
5 days ago

California Sues to Block Trump's Order on Vote-by-Mail | KQED

California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit against Trump's executive order on vote-by-mail oversight by the Postal Service.
US Elections
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

California Attorney General Rob Bonta sues Pres. Trump over mail-in voting executive order

California challenges Trump's executive order on mail-in voting, claiming it is unconstitutional and threatens election integrity.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Gabbard testimony on Puerto Rico voting machines raises questions about role of Venezuela conspiracy theory

Voting machines were seized in Puerto Rico at the request of the US attorney amid revived conspiracy theories linking Venezuela to Trump's 2020 electoral defeat.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Trump announces fraud' crackdown in Democratic states as arrests begin in California

Donald Trump announced a crackdown on fraud in Democratic states, appointing JD Vance as fraud czar, with arrests already made in California.
#election-law
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Election Law Expert Tells Dan Abrams Trump's Mail-in Voting Executive Order Is Dead on Arrival

Trump's executive order on mail-in voting is unlikely to withstand legal challenges due to constitutional limits on executive power.
US Elections
fromIntelligencer
1 week ago

Trump's Order Restricting Mail Voting Is Blatantly Unconstitutional

Trump's executive orders on election administration violate the U.S. Constitution's provisions regarding state control over elections.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Election Law Expert Tells Dan Abrams Trump's Mail-in Voting Executive Order Is Dead on Arrival

Trump's executive order on mail-in voting is unlikely to withstand legal challenges due to constitutional limits on executive power.
US Elections
fromIntelligencer
1 week ago

Trump's Order Restricting Mail Voting Is Blatantly Unconstitutional

Trump's executive orders on election administration violate the U.S. Constitution's provisions regarding state control over elections.
US Elections
fromIntelligencer
2 weeks ago

Trump's Voter-Fraud Myths Fuel State-Level Crackdowns

Congress is unlikely to pass Trump's SAVE America Act due to lack of Democratic support and the myth of noncitizen voting.
#mail-voting
US Elections
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

Trump's Voting Nemesis Is at the Supreme Court. We Can't Afford for SCOTUS to Get It Wrong.

Mail voting, used by one-third of Americans in 2024, faces legal and political attacks including Trump's executive order and a Supreme Court case challenging post-Election Day ballot receipt in 29 states.
US Elections
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

Trump's Voting Nemesis Is at the Supreme Court. We Can't Afford for SCOTUS to Get It Wrong.

Mail voting, used by one-third of Americans in 2024, faces legal and political attacks including Trump's executive order and a Supreme Court case challenging post-Election Day ballot receipt in 29 states.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Trump Flat-Out Says Democrats Can't Be Legitimately Elected: Only Way They Can Get Elected Is to Cheat'

Trump claimed during the State of the Union that Democrats can only win elections through cheating and urged the Senate to pass the SAVE Act requiring citizenship proof for voter registration.
#supreme-court
US Elections
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

The Supreme Court Looks Likely to Cave On Mail-in Ballots

The Supreme Court is reviewing a case about mail-in ballot counting laws influenced by Trump's claims of election fraud.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

US supreme court appears poised to limit mail-in ballots ahead of midterms

The US Supreme Court may limit counting mail-in ballots arriving after election day, impacting laws in multiple states during midterm elections.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Seems Likely to Block State Laws Allowing Mail-In Ballots Arriving After Election Day

The Supreme Court may block state laws allowing late mail-in ballots, impacting upcoming elections.
US Elections
fromIntelligencer
2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Risks Fueling Trump's Attack on Mail Ballots

Voting by mail is under scrutiny, with proposals to restrict it despite its popularity and ongoing legal challenges regarding ballot receipt deadlines.
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

As Trump administration cries 'fraud,' experts worry it does more harm than good

President Trump's firing of IGs and removal of acting IGs, and then the subsequent appointment of some very political folks as IGs ... does raise the specter of a politicized inspector general community," one of those fired watchdogs, Mark Lee Greenblatt, told Nextgov/FCW.
US politics
#2020-election
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Trump War Honcho Bristles When Dem Asks Point-Blank Who Won the 2020 Election?'

Under Secretary of Defense Elbridge Colby refused to directly answer whether Joe Biden won the 2020 election during a House Armed Services Committee hearing, citing it as outside his policy responsibilities.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Trump War Honcho Bristles When Dem Asks Point-Blank Who Won the 2020 Election?'

Under Secretary of Defense Elbridge Colby refused to directly answer whether Joe Biden won the 2020 election during a House Armed Services Committee hearing, citing it as outside his policy responsibilities.
#election-interference
fromFortune
4 weeks ago

Voting tech firm Smartmatic seeks to dismiss money laundering charge as part of Trump's 'campaign of retribution' after 2020 election loss | Fortune

The prosecution of SGO furthers their collective false narrative that President Trump did not actually lose the 2020 election. Attorneys for the company said the decision was prompted by Trump's demands to prosecute his perceived enemies and his 'mantra' that Smartmatic helped rig the 2020 U.S. presidential election won by Joe Biden.
US Elections
#fbi-raid
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Trump Claims the 2024 Election in Michigan Which He Won Was Rigged'

Trump claimed the Michigan 2024 U.S. Senate race was rigged against Mike Rogers despite Trump winning Michigan on the same ballot.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Trump Teams Up With MAGA Reporter to Resurrect Bonkers 2020 Election Conspiracy Theory

Trump revived claims linking Venezuelan election software and Maduro to alleged 2020 election tampering while declining to question Maduro personally for legal reasons.
US politics
fromAxios
2 months ago

Trump's 2020 grievances fuel election power grabs

Trump urged Republicans to 'nationalize' voting and pursue federal takeover measures, mail-in ballot restrictions, and demands for state voter rolls.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

The FBI seizure of Georgia 2020 election ballots relies on debunked claims

FBI opened a criminal probe of Fulton County's 2020 election after a Kurt Olsen referral, executing a Jan. 28 search warrant and seizing ballots.
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Trump Ratchets Up Talk of Taking Over Elections

Trump urged Republicans to take over and nationalize state voting processes, raising constitutional concerns and prompting pushback from some GOP leaders.
US politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Experts Sound the Alarm Over FBI's Search of Georgia Election Center

The FBI seized Fulton County 2020 election records, an unprecedented enforcement step tied to former President Trump's persistent, unfounded claims of election fraud.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Trump Revives #Italygate The Weirdest 2020 Election Conspiracy of Them All

Italian military satellites and intelligence tools reportedly flipped votes from Trump to Biden in a global hack, a conspiracy reshared by President Trump.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Will Trump try to seize voting machines to disrupt the midterm elections?

Trump advocates federal control of voting systems while officials investigate voting machine vulnerabilities, raising concerns about potential disruption to the 2026 midterm elections.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

The Georgia Election Raid Was Even Worse Than It Seemed

Federal prosecutors, led from Missouri, executed a Fulton County search seizing hundreds of thousands of 2020 ballots under a magistrate's probable-cause authorization.
fromPoynter
2 months ago

In 2020, FiveThirtyEight published a chart that was weaponized to spread election disinformation. It still haunts me. - Poynter

The chart showed the vote totals over time for Wisconsin. At first glance, it appeared that Joe Biden was lagging far behind Donald Trump and then suddenly surged ahead to a tie. Almost immediately, people online seized on the image, claiming that all those Biden votes were actually evidence of fraud. In fact, it was nothing of the sort, and both Trump and Biden's votes had increased - the result of a large batch of absentee and mail ballots being counted all at once.
US politics
US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Legal fight escalates over Georgia voting records as Trump says he wants to 'take over' elections

Fulton County sued to compel the FBI to return 2020 ballots and election records seized during a warehouse search tied to Trump's fraud claims.
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Trump's plans to alter election rules sound alarm bells ahead of the November midterms

The suggestion, in which Trump did not specify which places he was referring to, amounts to an invitation to contradict the Constitution, given that it establishes in Section IV of Article I that in the United States, state laws govern elections, conceived as a decentralized process for which officials of both parties are responsible in the thousands of districts into which the vast map of the country is divided.
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