voter ID bill

A Gallup poll finds majorities of Americans are concerned about election officials being pressured, lax ballot security, and voter intimidation ahead of the 2026 midterms. Nearly 70% worry about politicians influencing officials, with 56% of Republicans and higher shares of Democrats expressing concern. Nearly 80% are skeptical about both parties' redistricting efforts, and 53% fear ineligible voters casting ballots, a concern most prevalent among Republicans.

The US House approved a bill to restrict stock trading by Congress members and impose voter ID requirements. The measure, sponsored by Rep. Bryan Steil, includes penalties for insider trading and provisional ballots for voters lacking acceptable ID. It aligns with President Donald Trump’s push for federal election reforms but faces potential Senate hurdles.

The U.S. House passed a bill to restrict stock trading by Congress members and require voter ID, sponsored by Rep. Bryan Steil. The measure faces challenges in the Senate and includes provisions like penalties for non-compliance and provisional ballots for voters without ID. Democrats criticized the removal of funding for voter ID costs.

The U.S. House passed a GOP bill combining new voter ID requirements with restrictions on congressional stock trading. The measure, sponsored by Rep. Bryan Steil, requires voters to present state-issued IDs and prohibits lawmakers from purchasing certain stocks, but faces potential obstacles in the Senate. Democrats criticized the bill for removing funding for voter IDs and exceeding existing state laws.

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 without providing evidence, announced the release of classified documents related to the 2020 and 2018 elections, and accused China of interference. TV networks balanced coverage with real-time fact-checking, while China denied the interference allegations. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to travel to the Philippines for regional meetings.

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 uses primetime address to justify push for strict voter ID bill, despite lack of evidence of voter fraud, and criticizes TV networks for not airing speech live.

President Trump's speech on election security aimed to pressure Republicans to support his voter ID bill, but faced skepticism from lawmakers focused on midterms. The declassified intelligence documents cited by Trump did not reveal new threats, and the bill faces hurdles in the Senate due to filibuster rules.

President Donald Trump gave a primetime address to the nation, raising doubts about the results of past elections, including the 2020 and 2018 elections, and released classified documents without context. The article notes there is no credible evidence of vote manipulation in 2020, and Trump did not question his 2016 or 2024 election victories. A former official criticized the speech as dangerous.

President Donald Trump made unproven claims about election interference in a primetime address, released classified documents related to the 2020 and 2018 elections, and pushed for a voter ID bill. The speech lacked evidence of vote manipulation and was criticized by intelligence officials as dangerous.

A major U.S. housing bill, aimed at increasing construction and addressing housing shortages, has become law without President Donald Trump's signature. The legislation includes federal grants for cities building more housing, regulatory changes to lower pre-built housing costs, and disaster recovery programs, with significant implications for California's high-cost housing market.

President Donald Trump left Washington without resolving an unsigned housing bill, and the White House has not clarified whether he will sign, allow it to become law without his signature, or veto it. Republican infighting persists, and challenges remain for Trump next week with a stalled voter ID bill and a Republican majority less inclined to follow his demands.

Republicans express frustration over internal conflicts that have stalled House operations, leading Speaker Mike Johnson to dismiss lawmakers for two consecutive weeks. Discontent centers on a voter ID bill and perceived broken promises from leadership.

Republicans express frustration over internal conflicts that have stalled House operations, leading to Speaker Mike Johnson sending lawmakers home early for the second consecutive week. Disputes over a voter ID bill and perceived broken promises from leadership are cited as key issues.

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) plans to merge the SAVE America Act with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) after conservatives blocked the House over the voter ID bill. Hard-line conservatives have said they would oppose any procedural rules that...

Trump is set to meet House speaker Mike Johnson to address legislative gridlock, having canceled a bipartisan housing bill to prioritize his voter ID legislation. Tensions within the Republican caucus over the Save Act and a recent shouting match between Trump and Senator Bill Cassidy highlight ongoing political conflicts.

President Trump and Senate Republicans experienced heightened tensions as he criticized them over bipartisan legislation, a voter ID bill, and a housing bill, leading to divisions within the party. Trump's private meeting with GOP senators highlighted frustrations over stalled efforts to eliminate the filibuster and pass new voter ID requirements.

John Thune, Senate majority leader, plans to seek re-election next January despite tensions with Donald Trump over policy priorities like the filibuster and voter ID bill. He highlights bipartisan legislative wins, such as a housing bill, but faces challenges including internal GOP divisions and a shrinking Senate majority.

President Trump delayed the nomination of Jay Clayton to lead the U.S. intelligence community to pressure Congress on a voter ID bill. The postponement of Clayton's confirmation hearing, directed by Trump, caused uncertainty over the intelligence community's leadership and a surveillance program. Senator Tom Cotton, chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, expressed regret over the delay but pledged to proceed with the confirmation soon.

President Donald Trump is delaying Jay Clayton’s nomination to lead the U.S. intelligence community in an attempt to pressure Congress to act on a voter ID bill that lacks sufficient support for passage.

President Trump delays Jay Clayton's nomination to lead the U.S. intelligence community to pressure Congress on a voter ID bill. The delay is linked to a requirement for the surveillance program's approval contingent on the bill's passage, amid opposition to Trump's previous nominee, Bill Pulte.