2020 election

Mike Lindell, MyPillow CEO, is stepping down from his role to run for Minnesota governor. He has the endorsement of President Trump and has spent millions asserting the 2020 election was 'stolen.' Lindell stated his departure is to prioritize the campaign and Minnesota over his business.

Mike Lindell, CEO of MyPillow, is stepping down from his role to run for Minnesota governor. He has received Trump's endorsement and has spent millions claiming the 2020 election was 'stolen.' Lindell stated his departure from the company is to focus on his campaign and serve Minnesota.

Bill Pulte, Trump's housing regulator, will end his two-month tenure as acting director of national intelligence on Monday, transferring the role to Jay Clayton, Trump's confirmed pick. Pulte's appointment faced criticism from Republican lawmakers due to his lack of national security credentials, while Clayton's confirmation was delayed and marked by controversy over his refusal to acknowledge Biden's 2020 election win. During Pulte's time in the role, Trump released classified documents and made false claims about the 2020 election.

Bill Pulte is ending his two-month tenure as acting director of national intelligence and handing over to Jay Clayton, Trump's pick confirmed by the Senate. Pulte, the housing regulator, faced criticism for lacking security credentials, while Clayton's confirmation was contentious due to his refusal to acknowledge Biden's 2020 election victory.

The U.S. Senate confirmed Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence with a 51-47 vote. Clayton, who previously served as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York and led the SEC under President Trump, faces concerns over politicizing intelligence agencies after refusing to acknowledge the 2020 election results during his confirmation hearing. His confirmation may enable reauthorization of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.

Jay Clayton was confirmed by the Senate as Trump's intelligence chief. The appointment occurs amid renewed false claims about the 2020 election and scrutiny over the administration's handling of intelligence agencies ahead of the midterms.

The US Senate confirmed Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence, a Trump ally, with a 51-47 vote along party lines. During his confirmation hearing, Clayton avoided questions about the 2020 election and did not state that Trump lost.

The US Senate confirmed Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence with a 51-47 vote along party lines, with all Republicans supporting and all Democrats opposing. Clayton avoided answering questions about the 2020 election and did not state that Trump lost.

The Senate confirmed Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence with a 51-47 vote. The confirmation followed weeks of delay that allowed Bill Pulte to serve temporarily, amid concerns over Pulte's lack of intelligence experience and his actions, including releasing classified documents and reducing staff. Democrats also criticized Clayton for refusing to state outright that former President Joe Biden won the 2020 election.

A federal appellate panel refused to block President Donald Trump's executive order restricting mail voting, citing premature legal challenges. The court noted the order's potential unfeasibility near the November midterm election, while a separate Massachusetts case blocked its implementation for this year's elections. The Postal Service is preparing an online portal for mail ballot eligibility, despite union opposition.

The Senate is expected to confirm Jay Clayton as the next Director of National Intelligence, with confirmation likely along party lines after a contentious hearing where he refused to state that former President Joe Biden won the 2020 election. Democrats expressed more confidence in Clayton than in interim director Bill Pulte, who lacks intelligence experience.

The Senate is expected to confirm Jay Clayton as the head of the nation’s intelligence agencies along party lines. Democrats prefer Clayton over Trump’s interim pick, Bill Pulte, who lacks intelligence experience. Clayton refused to state that former President Joe Biden won the 2020 election during a contentious hearing.

President Trump claims the 2020 election was stolen and asserts that US elections are vulnerable to being rigged. He has taken steps to challenge the results of the November midterm elections.

The Trump administration is expanding efforts to revise voting rules and assert control over state election powers, facing opposition from courts, state officials, and Democrats who claim these actions threaten voting rights and legal norms. Motivated by concerns over the 2020 election outcome and potential impeachment risks in the upcoming midterms, the administration's approach has been described as 'chaotic' and 'authoritarian' by critics.

GOP House Judiciary chair has issued a criminal referral against Jack Smith, who previously attempted to prosecute then-former President Trump for actions following the 2020 election. Smith may now be targeted by the Justice Department.

Arizona Republican primary winners include election deniers who sought to overturn the 2020 election results. Candidates like Andy Biggs and Alexander Kolodin, involved in efforts to challenge the 2020 election, advanced, with Democrats planning to challenge them in November. Their focus on election integrity may hinder general election prospects.

Alexander Kolodin, an attorney who supported unfounded election fraud claims, won the GOP nomination for Arizona secretary of state, defeating Gina Swoboda. Kolodin was sanctioned in 2023 for lawsuits challenging the 2020 election and claims Arizona elections are a 'disaster.'

Arizona state Rep. Alexander Kolodin, an election attorney known for contesting 2020 election results, is projected to win the Republican primary over Gina Swoboda. He will face Secretary of State Adrian Fontes in the November election.

The Senate Intelligence Committee advanced Jay Clayton's nomination to lead U.S. intelligence agencies along party lines with a 9-8 vote. Democrats initially showed support but shifted after Clayton refused to acknowledge Joe Biden's 2020 election victory, leading to all Democratic committee members voting against him. The nomination now moves to a potential floor vote.

Donald Trump's recent speech regarding the 2020 election was criticized for failing to provide proof of election interference while contradicting official U.S. intelligence assessments.

Sen. Mark Warner announced he will vote against Jay Clayton’s nomination as Director of National Intelligence (DNI) due to dissatisfaction with Clayton’s confirmation hearing performance, particularly his evasive responses about the 2020 election and criticism of Tulsi Gabbard’s actions. Warner acknowledged Clayton’s prior work at the SEC but stated he was 'bitterly disappointed,' while noting the Senate panel’s Republican majority likely ensures Clayton’s confirmation despite opposition.

Jay Clayton, President Trump’s nominee to head the nation’s intelligence agencies, clashed with Democrats during his confirmation hearing. The hearing highlighted administration members aligning with Trump’s claims about the 2020 election results.

David Brooks of The Atlantic and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW discuss President Trump's repeated false claims about the 2020 election and federal immigration enforcement tactics with Geoff Bennett. The conversation centers on the national political impact of these claims.

Newly declassified US intelligence records indicate Chinese actors collected voter information and developed capabilities to influence political opinion, but do not confirm claims that China stole 220 million voter records or manipulated the 2020 election. President Trump accused China of election interference in a televised address.

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin warned states could lose funding or face investigations if they do not comply with President Donald Trump's election security demands. Experts dismissed the threats as hollow, citing judicial setbacks and constitutional state control over elections, while states like California and Nevada defended their election integrity. Mullin reiterated unsubstantiated claims about noncitizen voters in several states, despite local officials emphasizing their own voter list maintenance efforts.

President Trump's speech on U.S. elections, which included accusations against China for election meddling in 2020, could negatively impact markets.

President Donald Trump claimed U.S. election infrastructure is vulnerable to cyberattacks by foreign actors like China, citing declassified documents to support his assertions. Critics argue his remarks aim to undermine trust in election results and advantage Republicans in midterms, following recent actions such as firing EAC members and restricting mail-in ballots.

President Trump made new claims about the 2020 election, alleging China's involvement in penetrating U.S. voter rolls and criticizing the intelligence community for failing to act. He declassified documents to support his arguments, but Democrats disputed these assertions.

Donald Trump's primetime speech rehashing unverified claims of Chinese interference in the 2020 election has raised concerns among Democrats and voting rights groups that he is preparing to challenge the results of November’s midterms. Critics argue this speech signals an effort to undermine the credibility of upcoming elections, which will determine control of Congress and state legislatures.

President Trump, in a primetime speech, reiterated election fraud claims without evidence, announced release of classified documents on 2020 and 2018 elections, and faced real-time fact-checking by TV networks. He did not question his 2016 or 2024 election wins. China denied U.S. accusations of election interference.

President Donald Trump made election fraud claims in a primetime speech to justify a strict voter ID bill, without providing evidence. A separate report revealed an ICE officer with mental health issues and a history of violence shot a man in Maine, prompting congressional demands for accountability. Media networks debated whether to air Trump's speech live, balancing news coverage with concerns over spreading falsehoods.

US President Donald Trump delivered a speech containing unproven claims about election fraud and security, while attacking US broadcasters for not airing it live and threatening to revoke their licenses. The speech repeated misinformation from the 2020 election and was reported by FRANCE 24's Fraser Jackson from Washington.

President Donald Trump released intelligence in a nationally televised address, claiming foreign attacks on U.S. voting systems and alleging China acquired data on 220 million voters. He accused the intelligence community of suppressing these threats and urged Congress to pass the SAVE America Act, which includes voter-identification requirements. Previous assessments found no evidence of vote tampering in the 2020 election.

United States President Donald Trump made sweeping claims of voter fraud and Chinese meddling, declassifying intelligence about China's acquisition of 220 million voter files and attacking US broadcasters. Experts and Democrats criticized the claims as unsupported and a dangerous attempt to undermine election confidence ahead of midterms.

President Donald Trump addressed the nation from the White House, announcing the declassification of documents related to the 2020 election and alleged Chinese influence. NBC News analysts Hallie Jackson, Dan De Luce, and Kelly O'Donnell provided analysis of his remarks.

President Trump released documents related to China and the 2020 election. He met with President Xi Jinping at the G20 Summit in Japan in 2019.

Pres. Trump delivered a primetime address on election security ahead of the midterm elections, following years of making false claims about the 2020 election.

President Donald Trump accused China of compromising US election data and vowed to declassify intelligence on 'shocking vulnerabilities' in the system. He repeated claims about the 2020 election despite no evidence of fraud altering the result.

President Trump has directed prosecutors to scrutinize Christopher Krebs, a cybersecurity aide who validated the 2020 election's integrity. Trump's actions are part of dismantling election security efforts.

US TV networks split on whether to air Donald Trump's election-focused White House speech. NBC and CNN did not broadcast it live, while Fox News, MS Now, CBS, and some ABC affiliates aired portions of it. The speech included unproven claims about the 2020 election's integrity, which Joe Biden won.