Conservative foundations and wealthy donors funneled over $1 billion into approximately 150 nonprofits between 2020 and 2022, resulting in widespread voter suppression tactics. These tactics, including voter roll purges and ballot rejection, disproportionately impacted Democratic voters and contributed significantly to the low voter turnout in the 2024 election. This strategic funding enabled the disqualification of millions of votes, demonstrating a direct link between financial investment in voter suppression and the Democrats’ poor showing. To counteract this, increased funding for organizations combating voter suppression and promoting voter registration is urgently needed.
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The Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) rejected Kremlin spokesperson Dmitri Peskov’s criticism of the Romanian Electoral Authority’s decision to invalidate Călin Georgescu’s presidential candidacy, calling it unacceptable interference in Romania’s democratic processes. The MAE highlighted Russia’s history of human rights abuses and lack of free elections, disqualifying it from lecturing on democracy. Romania’s response included the expulsion of two Russian diplomats for alleged contact with a Romanian group accused of treason. The MAE further stated that Russia’s frustration stems from its failed attempts to manipulate Romanian elections.
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Former Representative Joe Walsh expressed deep concern over President Trump’s perceived impunity, arguing that a lack of consequences has emboldened him to potentially interfere with future elections. Walsh highlighted Trump’s past attempts to overturn election results and suggested that a third presidential bid, coupled with control over the Republican Party, makes further actions, such as defying Supreme Court orders, a realistic possibility. He emphasized the gravity of the situation, urging viewers to recognize the potential danger. This lack of accountability, Walsh argues, leaves Trump feeling untouchable and creates a concerning lack of checks on his power.
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Following President Trump’s 2024 election victory, Rep. Maxine Waters launched an investigation into Elon Musk, alleging election interference. Musk’s pro-Trump super PAC, America PAC, engaged in activities such as petition drives offering financial incentives in swing states. Waters points to Musk’s close ties to Trump, including a joint appearance after a July assassination attempt, as further evidence of potential wrongdoing. The allegations remain under investigation, with Musk’s actions prompting significant political debate.
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The Trump administration’s hostile takeover of the U.S. Postal Service aims to curtail vote-by-mail, a practice prevalent in eight states and D.C. This action, seen as an attack on democracy, is intended to suppress voter turnout, particularly among working-class and poor populations who favor Democrats. The move follows previous attempts to privatize the USPS and is met with strong opposition from postal unions and lawmakers who cite its illegality and detrimental impact on public services. Critics view the takeover as part of a broader effort by Trump and Elon Musk to dismantle public institutions and benefit private interests.
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The Washington Post’s report that President Trump is poised to seize control of the United States Postal Service (USPS) and dismiss its governing board is deeply concerning. This action, potentially executed via an executive order this week, would effectively place the independent mail agency under the Commerce Department’s authority.
This move represents a significant departure from the USPS’s traditional independence. The agency’s self-funding nature—receiving zero taxpayer dollars—further underscores the lack of any apparent financial justification for such drastic intervention. The very idea of absorbing the USPS into the administration raises serious questions about government overreach and the potential for partisan influence over a service that should remain neutral and accessible to all Americans.… Continue reading
Following a “60 Minutes” report on USAID, Elon Musk accused the program of deceptive editing and election interference, calling for its staff to face prison sentences. This follows President Trump’s own call for the show’s termination, stemming from a lawsuit alleging deceptive editing of a Vice President Harris interview. CBS maintains the edits were truthful and informative, and recently released unedited footage. The network is reportedly considering a settlement, despite internal concerns about potential further legal repercussions. Musk’s attack further escalates the ongoing conflict between the Trump administration and CBS.
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At the Munich Security Conference, Vice President JD Vance controversially argued that the greatest threat to America’s European allies is internal, downplaying foreign election interference. He asserted that easily swayed democracies are inherently weak and that expressing opinions, even from influential foreign actors, doesn’t constitute interference. His remarks were sharply criticized by German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius as unacceptable, particularly given the rise of the far-right AfD party in Germany. Vance’s speech, which minimized the impact of Russian meddling, was widely mocked on social media.
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President Trump’s amended lawsuit against CBS News, now co-filed with Rep. Ronny Jackson, alleges deceptive editing of a Kamala Harris “60 Minutes” interview, increasing the damages sought from $10 billion to $20 billion. The suit claims this editing constituted unfair competition under the Lanham Act, aiming to boost Harris’s appeal and harm Trump’s Truth Social platform. The complaint cites “doctored” footage presented as misleading advertising, violating both the Lanham Act and the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act. This amended complaint, filed in Texas, includes a new claim of election interference and adds Jackson as a plaintiff affected by the alleged deceptive practices.
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Attorney General Pam Bondi’s confirmation was highly controversial due to her election denialism, bribery allegations, and past failures. Further raising concerns, Bondi’s resume uniquely includes work as a registered foreign agent for Qatar, a fact seemingly overlooked during her Senate confirmation. On her first day, Bondi disbanded the FBI’s Foreign Influence Task Force, despite warnings of increasing foreign interference in U.S. elections, effectively halting efforts to combat malign influence campaigns. This decision has been widely criticized as potentially leaving the U.S. vulnerable to foreign interference.
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