Feb 21 Fact-checking DHS Secretary Kristi Noem on her agency's role in elections By Amy Sherman, PolitiFact Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem made comments that could lead people to misinterpret her agency’s role in elections as she lobbied for legislation that would require photo ID to vote and documentary proof of citizenship for voter registration. Continue reading
Feb 10 What to know about how the SAVE America Act could change voting By Joshua Barajas Ahead of the midterm elections, Republicans are again pushing for legislation that requires documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to vote. Continue reading
Nov 04 Maine rejects sweeping voter ID requirements while Texas passes amendment to enshrine ban on noncitizens voting By Patrick Whittle, Associated Press Maine and Texas are the latest states to become involved in a nationwide Republican push to enact strict voter ID laws. Continue reading
Oct 28 Maine and Texas latest fronts in voting battles, with voter ID, citizenship on the ballot By Patrick Whittle, John Hanna, Associated Press The initiatives are the latest in a wave of voting-related measures since President Donald Trump's false claims about widespread fraud costing him reelection in 2020. Continue reading
Sep 26 Watch 6:19 How the Trump administration is trying to change the way people vote By Liz Landers, Doug Adams The Justice Department has sued eight states to compel them to share their voter registration lists with the federal government. State officials oppose the move because of concerns about how the information will be used by the Trump administration. It… Continue watching
Aug 23 Watch 6:18 Does Trump have the power to end mail-in voting? Legal scholar weighs in By John Yang, Harry Zahn 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… Continue watching
Aug 05 'Democracy isn't working': Many young adults believe voting is not important, AP-NORC poll finds By Nicholas Riccardi, Linley Sanders, Amelia Thomson-Deveaux, Associated Press A new poll finds young people in the United States are less engaged in politics than older generations are. Many young adults feel disillusioned with the political system and question the importance of voting. Continue reading
Jun 03 Republicans have made proof of citizenship for voting a priority, but states remain skeptical By Christina A. Cassidy, Nadia Lathan, Associated Press Bills have stalled or failed in multiple GOP-controlled states, including Florida and Texas. Continue reading
May 31 Watch 5:05 How lawmakers are restricting citizen-led ballot initiatives By John Yang Voters in 24 states and the District of Columbia can bypass their legislatures by gathering signatures to get proposed laws or constitutional amendments on the ballot. But about 40 bills in roughly a dozen states are now being considered or… Continue watching
Apr 24 State and local election officials question agency about Trump's attempt to overhaul operations By Christina A. Cassidy, Associated Press Election officials from around the country questioned the leaders of a federal agency tasked by President Trump with implementing parts of his sweeping election overhaul. Continue reading