THEFEDERALIST (Brianna Lyman) - Staying Home Won’t Punish Republicans, It Will Undo Trump’s Wins
Trump may not literally be on the ballot, but his accomplishments and future victories are.
JUSTTHENEWS (Ben Whedon) - Maryland judge blocks redistricting amendment from November ballot, pending appeal
Oversight Project President Mike Howell brought the suit against the state Board of Elections.
NYTIMES (Emily Cochrane) - Alabama Democrats Look for a Black Backlash Over Voting Rights
Democrats in Alabama and beyond are trying to harness Black anger over the Supreme Court’s weakening of the Voting Rights Act and the Republican redistricting that followed.
YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - Dems WARN: Trump Admin not taking election threats seriously
State leaders are now sounding the alarm about the threat of cyber attacks as the midterms inch closer. This comes after the Trump administration downsized the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. Former Acting Assistant Attorney General for National Security at the DOJ Mary McCord and former FBI Special Agent in Charge Michael Feinberg join Erielle Reshef to weigh in.
JUSTTHENEWS (The Center Square Staff) - New Hampshire sued over voter ID restrictions for students
Suit alleges requirement for students to show government-issued photo ID to register to vote and cast ballots "unconstitutionally burdens the right to vote.”
AI:New Hampshire is facing a lawsuit alleging that its voter ID requirements unconstitutionally burden student voting rights by requiring a government-issued photo ID to register and cast ballots. This legal challenge continues the growing national tension regarding election integrity measures, as states increasingly battle over the implementation of strict identification laws intended to prevent fraud versus claims of disenfranchisement.Open
REDSTATE (Kyle Becker) - Boom: Judges Give Americans a Pair of Election Integrity Wins
AI:The judicial system finally delivered some common sense by handing down two massive victories for election integrity. While the radical left continues its relentless assault on the sanctity of our ballots, these rulings provide a necessary bulwark against the chaos being fueled by non-citizen voting and procedural manipulation. This isn't just a minor legal adjustment; it is a decisive stand for the rule of law that reinforces the principle that only legal citizens should dictate the direction of this country. It is a long-overdue correction to the systemic vulnerabilities that partisan actors have tried so desperately to exploit.Open
YOUTUBE (Newsmax) - There’s no way that Texas is going to elect Talarico: Ken Paxton | National Report
Texas Attorney General and U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton joined “National Report” to discuss his campaign strategy against James Talarico, questioned Talarico’s voter registration record, and pushed for stronger nationwide election integrity laws.
AI:Texas Attorney General and U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton is doubling down on the fight for election integrity, asserting that James Talarico has no path to victory in Texas. While the radical left tries to muddy the waters with baseless claims about registration records, Paxton is focused on protecting the sanctity of the ballot box through stronger nationwide standards. This campaign serves as a critical bulwark against the progressive onslaught attempting to flip key battlegrounds, ensuring that the rule of law remains paramount over political maneuvering.Open
YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - Supreme Court gutting voting rights not the easy win Republicans hoped for
Immediately upon the Supreme Court gutting the Voting Rights Act, several Southern states moved to eliminate Black congressional districts. But what Republicans didn't count on was the political backlash they would trigger. Rev. Earle Fisher, senior pastor at the Abyssinian Baptist Church, talks with Rachel Maddow about activating Black voters in Tennessee who are outraged at Republicans gerrymandering away their representation.
JUSTTHENEWS (Ben Whedon) - Anti-trans sports group claims opposition using 'deceitful website' in violation of campaign laws
Proposition 318 would expand existing state restrictions on transgender participation in sports to include private schools and clubs.
NYTIMES (Michael Gold) - Senate Bows to Reality, Leaving Trump’s Voting Bill Undone
The summer exit confirmed what had been apparent for weeks: that Republicans lacked the votes to pass the voting restrictions the president has made a top priority.