Politics Feb 12 House GOP pushes strict proof-of-citizenship requirement for voters ahead of midterm elections By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press
Politics Dec 30 Democrats are raising worries about Trump interfering in the midterms. The White House calls it 'fearmongering' The Trump administration's Justice Department has sued mostly Democratic-controlled states for detailed voter information, and the administration has sent the military into Democratic-run cities. By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press
Politics Oct 06 The Supreme Court begins a new term that will examine Trump's expansive claims of presidential power Pivotal cases on voting and the rights of LGBTQ people also are on the agenda. By Mark Sherman, Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press
Nation Aug 23 Watch 6:18 Does Trump have the power to end mail-in voting? Legal scholar weighs in With control of Congress at stake in the 2026 midterm elections, Trump is doubling down on efforts to end mail-in voting. In the 2024 election, nearly 30% of Americans who voted cast their ballots by mail. Despite a multimillion-dollar Republican… By John Yang, Harry Zahn
Politics Jun 03 Republicans have made proof of citizenship for voting a priority, but states remain skeptical Bills have stalled or failed in multiple GOP-controlled states, including Florida and Texas. By Christina A. Cassidy, Nadia Lathan, Associated Press
Apr 10 House passes Republican bill requiring voters provide proof of U.S. citizenship By Lisa Mascaro, Christina A. Cassidy, Christine Fernando, Associated Press The issue is one of President Donald Trump's top election-related priorities. Continue reading
Mar 31 Election watchdog groups sue Trump administration over executive order, calling it unconstitutional By Ali Swenson, Associated Press Monday’s lawsuit marks the first major legal challenge to last week's executive order, which election lawyers have warned may violate the U.S. Constitution and asserts power they say the president does not have over an independent agency. Continue reading
Mar 09 60th anniversary of 'Bloody Sunday' marked in Selma amid concerns about future of voting rights By Kim Chandler, Safiyah Riddle, Associated Press Selma on Sunday marked the 60th anniversary of a key event in the civil rights movement, when voting rights marchers were attacked on March 7, 1965. The annual commemoration pays homage to those who fought to secure voting rights for… Continue reading
Dec 26 Trump has pressed for new voting requirements. Republicans in Congress will try to make that happen By Christina A. Cassidy, Associated Press Republicans want to push through long-sought changes such as voter ID and proof-of-citizenship requirements. Continue reading
Aug 29 Watch 6:04 Nebraska Supreme Court to decide if lawmakers there can restore voting rights to felons By John Yang, Shrai Popat The Nebraska Supreme Court heard arguments this week on whether a recently passed law, which allows former felons to vote, violates the state’s constitution. Nebraska is one of 26 states and the District of Columbia that have restored former felons’… Continue watching