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YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - Weissmann: Trump’s ballot plot REJECTED! But SCOTUS has "EMBARRASSING" MAGA Problem

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In a massive defeat for President Trump, The Supreme Court rejected his effort to limit mail-in voting, rejecting restrictions that Mary McCord and Andrew Weissmann say would have affected access to the ballot and possibly outcomes to crucial races. They go deep in breaking down this highly consequential ruling and what it means for the broader fight over election administration. They also analyze these legal headlines: *Weissmann absolutely hammers Justices Alito and Thomas for dissenting saying they are not “not practicing law” with “this is a MAGA opinion” and went on to call them “an embarrassment to the institution”. *Missouri’s failed redistricting push after the Supreme Court declines to approve the state’s new,…

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AXIOS (Josephine Walker) - Trump is pulling every lever to reshape U.S. elections

President Trump's playbook for reshaping America's elections targets who appears on voter rolls , how ballots move through the mail , who monitors polling places and where congressional lines are drawn. - The effort leaves virtually no part of the election system untouched. Why it matters: Voting-rights experts say the churn is designed to sow confusion, deter turnout and undermine trust in elections. Even measures later blocked in court can create uncertainty and erode trust before Election Day. Driving the news: A federal judge on Wednesday lifted a nationwide block on the administration's overhaul of the U.S. Postal Service's role in mail voting, just before states begin sending ballots. - The plan requires states to redesign…

What is the Department of Justice's plan regarding election monitoring?
The DOJ is preparing to deploy approximately 1,000 election monitors, which could potentially be the largest such deployment under a Republican administration.
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What impact did the mid-decade redistricting changes have according to an Axios analysis?
An Axios analysis found that the redistricting changes, triggered by demands for Republican-led states to redraw congressional maps mid-decade, were worth a 1.8-point swing in the national margin.
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What is the SAVE Act, and what is the argument for and against it?
The SAVE Act is legislation demanded by Trump that would require proof of citizenship to register to vote. Supporters, such as White House spokesperson Lauren Bis, state the legislation ensures "Americans, and Americans only, decide our elections." Opponents, including Carol Evans of Common Cause, call it a "modern day poll tax," and the Center for American Progress suggests it could potentially disenfranchise over 21 million eligible voters due to the costs of obtaining documents.
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What actions has President Trump taken regarding voter rolls and citizenship verification?
President Trump directed the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to compile state-by-state lists of confirmed U.S. citizens for election officials to use for citizenship checks. Additionally, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has sued most states to demand unredacted voter-registration lists to enforce federal laws.
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YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - Why Democrats should push their own version of the ‘SAVE Act’

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Editor-At-Large for Newsweek, and CNBC co-founder, Tom Rogers joins Morning Joe to discuss his latest opinion piece titled, “Dems Should Push Own ‘Save ACT,’ Be Pro- AI for Affordability Win.” In it, Rogers argues that if Democrats win big in the November midterms, they should pursue the creation of ‘an AI driven reservoir of consumer prices across supermarkets, drug stores, gas stations, big box retailers, and online retailers, so that consumers can know exactly at any given time where the best price is on any given item they look to purchase.’ The Morning Joe panel breaks down the concept of combining AI and affordability.

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AXIOS (Hans Nichols) - Inside Trump's Senate playbook

President Trump has three go-to moves for GOP senators who frustrate him : persuade them when he can, ignore them when he must and bully them at will. Why it matters: The approach doesn't always produce results. But it almost always provides drama . Persuade: Trump dispatched two top deputies to the Senate GOP lunch on Wednesday to make the case, in person, for a third reconciliation bill with elements of the SAVE Act . - Then he sent in the big guns. Chief of Staff Susie Wiles huddled with the Senate GOP leaders shortly after their lunch. - When Trump faced a Senate rebuke over the Iran conflict last month, the White House aggressively lobbied wavering Republicans to flip their votes. Ignore: Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche …

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AXIOS (Stef W. Kight) - Scoop: Inside the White House pitch for pre-election MAGA megabill

White House officials will press Senate Republicans behind closed doors Wednesday to pass a blueprint for another GOP-only megabill before they leave for the August recess, but save any possible debt ceiling increase for later, Axios has learned. Why it matters: Senate Republican leaders have been skeptical that there is the time — or the votes — to get it done. President Trump and his team disagree. - White House officials want the Senate to build in flexibility to jam through as much of the SAVE America Act as possible, and they are insisting it can be crafted to avoid tough amendment votes. Zoom in: Office of Management and Budget director Russell Vought, legislative affairs director James Braid and former House Speaker New…

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AXIOS (Stef W. Kight) - Thune's next nightmare

Senate Majority Leader John Thune has one of the toughest jobs in Washington. It could get even harder next year. Why it matters: Thune is one of the few Republicans in Washington who's managed to say "no" to President Trump and still keep his job. But the Senate leader could enter the next Congress with diminished power, leading a conference whose loyalty increasingly lies with Trump. - Republican control of Congress could be weakened , if not lost. - The Senate's MAGA flank is poised to grow. - And Trump — who has been relatively restrained in his criticism of Thune even as his demands to pass the SAVE America Act and kill the filibuster remain unmet — will have nothing to lose in the last two years of his presidency. Zoom in:…

What are the potential consequences for John Thune if Republicans maintain the Senate but Democrats take control of the House?
If Republicans hold the Senate and Democrats take the House, Thune could be forced to deal with another Trump impeachment trial, which would make getting anything done close to impossible.
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What are the specific legislative demands President Trump has made that remain unmet according to the report?
President Trump's unmet demands include passing the SAVE America Act and killing the filibuster.
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Which House members are described as being almost certain to join the Senate?
Representatives Barry Moore (Ala.), Kevin Hern (Okla.), and Harriet Hageman (Wyo.) are described as being all but certain to join the upper chamber.
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What role is Senator Mike Lee (Utah) positioned to take in the Senate next year?
Senator Mike Lee is in position to lead the Judiciary Committee next year, which would put him in charge of judicial nominations, including those to the U.S. Supreme Court.
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AXIOS (Herb Scribner) - What's in the GOP megabill Trump is rallying behind

House Republicans are pressuring the Senate to advance their reconciliation package as President Trump pushes for quick action. Why it matters: The roughly $95 billion package is House Republicans' latest effort to enact Trump's priorities without Democratic votes using the reconciliation process. - The framework already cleared some early hurdles, but House Republicans are pressing the Senate to move quickly to keep Trump's legislative agenda on track before the midterm elections. - The reconciliation plan would require a simple majority in the Senate and avoid the 60-vote filibuster. - "We are ready to work side-by-side with the Senate to get this done for the American People!" Trump wrote on Truth Social last week. Here are key…

Why does the reconciliation process matter for the Senate vote on this package?
The reconciliation plan would require only a simple majority in the Senate, which allows it to avoid the 60-vote filibuster.
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What are the specific positions of Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) regarding the reconciliation bill?
Majority Leader John Thune has shown some resistance to the bill, stating that he plans to wait until government funding is resolved before tapping into the budget resolution.
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How does the reconciliation package address the SAVE America Act and what is its projected cost?
The bill calls for the House Administration Committee to make legal changes, expected to implement aspects of the SAVE America Act, which could increase the deficit by a maximum of $10 billion. Instead of the full Act, the package offers grants to states to adopt voter ID requirements.
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What is the purpose of the $12 billion deficit increase allowed for the House Agriculture Committee?
This funding is intended to provide farm aid to help struggling farmers and is separate from the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026.
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AXIOS (Stef W. Kight) - Thune's shield against Trump

Senate Majority Leader John Thune is pulling off something today's Republicans rarely attempt: telling President Trump "no." Why it matters: Pressure from Trump and the MAGA base is piling up on Thune (R-S.D.), especially over a voter ID bill, but he has an important insurance policy: GOP senators have his back. - "I think he's got strong support. I read all the stories, but I think mostly that's made up by reporters," Sen. Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) told Axios. - "Leaders absorb some of the punishment, but I think he's doing great. No one could do a better job than he is right now," Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) told Axios. - "His cred in the conference has never been stronger," Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) told Axios. Catch up quick: Trump's…

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