2020 election

A Georgia federal judge blocked the Justice Department from enforcing a subpoena demanding personal information of 2020 Fulton County election workers. The judge ruled the request was overly broad, citing expired statutes of limitations for any potential crimes related to the 2020 election and concerns about burdening the county.

A Trump-appointed judge blocked the Department of Justice's subpoena for personal information of nearly 3,000 Fulton County election workers from the 2020 election, citing expired statute of limitations and privacy concerns. The ruling highlights the lack of evidence for alleged voter fraud and the potential risks of exposing sensitive data without a legitimate law enforcement purpose.

A federal judge ruled that the U.S. Department of Justice cannot access personal information for every person who worked during the 2020 election in Georgia's Fulton County. The decision rejects the DOJ's attempt to obtain these names.

A federal judge denied the Justice Department's request for personal information from election workers in Fulton County, Georgia, as part of its investigation into President Trump's unsubstantiated claims of election fraud in the 2020 election. The judge ruled that the DOJ could not use a grand jury subpoena to obtain the information.

A judge blocked a Department of Justice subpoena requesting the names of 2020 Fulton County, Georgia, election workers. The legal action pertains to election-related records but does not specify further details about the case or its implications.

A federal judge ruled that the U.S. Department of Justice cannot obtain the names and personal contact information of 2020 election workers in Georgia's Fulton County. The decision was made in response to the Justice Department's attempt to access this data.

A federal judge ruled that the U.S. Department of Justice cannot obtain names and contact information of 2020 election workers in Georgia’s Fulton County, calling the subpoena unreasonable and overly burdensome. The judge cited expired statutes of limitations for any election-related crimes and rejected the DOJ’s claim that the request was part of a normal investigative process.

A federal judge rejected the U.S. Department of Justice's grand jury subpoena seeking names and contact information of 2020 election workers in Georgia's Fulton County, ruling it unreasonable and overly broad. The Justice Department argued the subpoena was part of a normal investigation, while Fulton County claimed it aimed to harass political opponents and exceeded reasonable needs.

The FBI is reassigning 260 analysts to review 708 Fulton County 2020 election records by July 17, per an internal memo. The investigation follows an FBI raid in January that seized 700 boxes of election documents. Officials including Rep. Nikema Williams and Fulton County Chair Robb Pitts criticized the effort as a partisan attempt to undermine election results.

The FBI has ordered 260 staff members to Georgia to assist in its 2020 election investigation in Fulton County. A memo requests a surge of analysts and specialists, emphasizing the investigation as a priority. Agents previously seized hundreds of ballot boxes in January.

The FBI has ordered 260 staff members to Georgia’s Fulton County to assist with a priority investigation into the 2020 election. A memo obtained by the Associated Press details the 'surge' of analysts and operations specialists following the seizure of hundreds of ballot boxes in January.

The FBI has requested field offices nationwide to assign over 200 analysts to its investigation of the 2020 election in Georgia’s Fulton County. The probe involves hundreds of analysts being directed to focus on the case.

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis commuted the sentence of Tina Peters, who tampered with voting machines to claim the 2020 election was rigged against President Trump. The governor fired officials who opposed this decision.

President Donald Trump's administration is conducting multiple election-related investigations ahead of the midterms, including FBI raids in Georgia and California, and Trump admitted to directly contacting a U.S. attorney to investigate California's elections. Critics warn these actions could disrupt the November elections and undermine election integrity norms.

The Supreme Court will consider enforcing Arizona's strict voting laws, including a proof-of-citizenship requirement for state and local elections, part of a post-2020 election trend. Trump's administration supported the appeal after lower courts found violations of federal voting laws. The court previously allowed similar rules for non-federal elections.

The Supreme Court will review a Republican effort to enforce Arizona's strict voting laws, which require proof of citizenship for state and local elections. The case involves laws passed in 2022 following claims of voter fraud after the 2020 election, with the Trump administration supporting the appeal. The Court previously allowed similar rules temporarily but struck down Arizona's 2013 attempt to apply them to federal elections.

Mike Lindell continues to advocate for replacing electronic voting machines with hand-counted paper ballots and is seeking President Donald Trump’s endorsement for governor. He leads in a recent KSTP/SurveyUSA poll with 27% support, though he finished third in the Republican endorsement balloting at the party’s state convention.

Georgia Democrats oppose a bill requiring hand recounts of ballots in the 2022 midterm elections, which Republicans in the Georgia Senate approved as part of legislation to retain ballot QR codes. The bill delays a deadline for replacing QR codes but introduces a hand recount for key races, raising concerns about error rates and election chaos.

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is dismissing a criminal case alleging former President Donald Trump’s associates attempted to overturn his 2020 election loss in the state via a fake elector scheme. The case, which targets 18 defendants including Mark Meadows and Rudy Giuliani, will be refiled with a grand jury to meet procedural deadlines after a legal challenge over a law’s interpretation.

Rep. Mike Collins won Georgia's Republican Senate nomination, defeating Derek Dooley and set to face Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff. Collins, endorsed by Trump, campaigns as a MAGA supporter, while Dooley did not support Trump's 2020 election claims. Rick Jackson also won the GOP governor nomination.

Voting officials express concerns that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may undermine election integrity in 2024. Gary Berntsen, a former CIA operative, promoted debunked claims of Venezuelan election interference, which DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin supported. Election officials now distrust DHS, avoiding data sharing due to fears of misuse.

Oklahoma is holding a primary election for a new U.S. senator and governor, with the race seen as a test of Donald Trump’s influence over the Republican party. The Trump administration is using justice department lawsuits, FBI investigations, and an executive order to limit mail voting, actions experts say mirror Trump’s false claims about the 2020 election. Election denialists in key agencies are pursuing discredited fraud claims, potentially intimidating election workers and voters in swing states Trump lost to Biden.

Georgia lawmakers are convening a special session to address a law banning QR code-based vote counting, which remains unimplemented. Conflicting guidance from election officials and an approaching deadline for a special election in July 1 have raised concerns about potential confusion and litigation. The issue stems from a 2024 law requiring a replacement method by July 2026, but no solution has been enacted.

The article examines why appeals to save democracy have failed to resonate with Trump supporters, finding that many conservative voters prioritize values like faith, family, freedom, and local community over institutional norms. Researchers observed that these voters believe political institutions have strayed from foundational principles, leading to distrust in national governance.

The article discusses recent and historical cases of Supreme Court justices facing scrutiny over family members' actions, including Justice Samuel Alito's son's Treasury Department job and past controversies involving Justice Alito and others. It references calls for recusal in cases tied to the Treasury Department, the Jan. 6 Capitol events, and the 2020 election, as well as past ethical challenges involving Justice Tom C. Clark and his son.

California's delayed mail-in ballot count has intensified claims of fraud by Trump's campaign, with late ballots causing a 'red mirage' as initial Republican leads vanish. Spencer Pratt's mayoral campaign saw a late surge by Nithya Raman due to mail-in votes, which MAGA allies frame as evidence of fraud.

Trump left a 'Meet The Press' interview following a heated exchange with reporter Kristen Welker. The discussion became tense when Welker questioned Trump about his assertion that the 2020 election was rigged.

Since the 2020 election, local law enforcement has increasingly been playing a bigger role in helping local officials secure elections.

Steve Hilton, a Republican candidate for California governor, affirmed that President Joe Biden won the 2020 election and expressed confidence in the fairness of California's current primary election process. He addressed concerns about the state's universal vote-by-mail system, stating that the slow count has not raised issues requiring legal action.

Tina Peters, the ex-county clerk convicted in a scheme to breach voting systems in search of evidence of election fraud in 2020, has been released from prison.

Antrim County Clerk Victoria Bishop's husband, Randy Bishop, was alone in a secure area of the clerk’s office and used her computer to watch a livestream of a public meeting. A Michigan State Police report notes the incident is under review by local prosecutors and the state attorney general, though no specific law violation is cited.

A US judge declined to block President Donald Trump’s executive order tightening mail-in voting rules, a decision that complicates Democratic efforts to challenge the policy ahead of the November midterms. Democrats argued the order could disenfranchise voters, while Republicans defend it as necessary to prevent fraud.

Ken Paxton, the Republican Senate nominee in Texas, faces James Talarico, the Democratic candidate, in a contentious race marked by legal and ethical controversies. Paxton's MAGA-aligned background and past legal issues, including securities fraud and impeachment, contrast with Talarico's progressive policies and recent statements on gender identity.

James Troupis, an attorney for President Donald Trump’s 2020 campaign, faces felony forgery charges for his role in a false elector scheme linked to the Jan. 6 attack. He has requested $3.2 million from Trump’s 'anti-weaponization' fund, citing financial and personal losses from ongoing legal battles.

Burt Jones, an election denier, is the leading Republican candidate in Georgia's gubernatorial race. He is currently campaigning and highlighting his actions during the 2020 election.

U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, the Republican governor nominee, continues to support debunked 2020 election conspiracy theories. Former officials from both parties emphasized trust in Wisconsin's election systems. The FBI has begun investigating election administration in Wisconsin amid renewed scrutiny of 2020 election claims.

The FBI has contacted multiple current and former election officials in Wisconsin, including Robert Kehoe and Michelle Hawley, regarding the 2020 election. Milwaukee County retains ballots from that election, which contain identifying information, and officials are preparing for potential subpoenas. The FBI's approach to contacting officials at their homes has drawn criticism from Milwaukee County Clerk George Christensen.

Colorado's Democrat governor commuted the sentence of an official who attempted to overturn the 2020 election results. The official had tried to assist in efforts to challenge the election outcome. This decision has significant implications for the state's political landscape.

President Donald Trump's 2020 election challenges were thwarted by institutional safeguards, but a ProPublica investigation reveals that 75 career election integrity officials have been replaced by Trump appointees, many linked to 2020 election fraud claims, raising concerns about election integrity in upcoming midterms.

Kevin Warsh, President Trump’s nominee for Federal Reserve chairman, refused to confirm whether Biden won the 2020 election when questioned by Sen. Elizabeth Warren during a Senate Banking Committee hearing. Warsh stated, 'We try to keep politics, if I’m…', avoiding a direct answer.