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Trump Cancels Bill Banning Hedge Funds from Buying Family Homes — For a Voter ID Law Congress Won't Pass

President Trump cancelled the signing of a major housing bill, delaying relief for families as he prioritises the SAVE America Act, sparking political tension.

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'More Popular Than Any Politician': Abortion Group Launches Record $23.5M Plot to Flip Trump Voters

Reproductive Freedom for All is investing $23.5 million in key states to sway swing voters and support Democrats who back abortion rights, following the overturning of Roe v Wade.

International Business Times UK

Bombshell Report Reveals Jennifer Aniston And Other A-Listers Involved In Hollywood Voting Scandal

A new report suggests that Jennifer Aniston, Linda Cardellini, and other celebrities may have violated voter registration rules, with a West Hollywood office at the center of the scandal.

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Donald Trump faces setback as federal judge strikes down key parts of his immigration enforcement policies

This comes merely a day after his first major legal setback.

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Texas lawmakers want fixes to statewide voter registration system ahead of midterms

The system has been riddled with problems since it was updated last year. Some lawmakers and election officials want it fixed by November.

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Nearly a quarter of voters in Europe now back far-right parties

Analysis by more than 150 political scientists finds proportion who back such parties has increased nearly fivefold since 1995

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Trafalgar Square’s St Martin-in-the-Fields gives up secrets of its stones

Church marks 300 years with exhibition and online archive telling of UK’s first Black voters, and history of compassion and protest

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Ohio will be one of six states with a voter ID measure on the ballot this year

Welcome to Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia's Weekly Election Policy Digest. Every Tuesday, we deliver the latest updates on election policy around the country, including nationwide trends and recent legislative activity.

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Brexit Backlash: Majority of Gen Z Britons Want New Vote to Rejoin the European Union

New polling shows most Gen Z Britons support rejoining the EU and backing a fresh referendum, signalling a growing backlash against Brexit among younger voters.

International Business Times UK

Bipartisan housing package OK’d in Senate; House up next

A sweeping housing bill sailed through the Senate on Monday and is expected to move quickly in the House early this week, potentially giving both parties a win on the issue of lowering home costs. The Senate passed the bill with overwhelming bipartisan support, 85-5. An aide to Speaker Mike…

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Federal judge blocks Trump's push to use database to check citizenship status prior to voting

US federal court says the Trump-led initiative carries the risk of preventing valid voters from their constitutional right to democracy and tramples on Americans’ privacy.

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Judge Blocks Trump's 'Haphazard' Citizenship Verification Program Ahead of Midterm Elections

U.S. District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan ruled that recent changes made to the Department of Homeland Security's SAVE database created serious risks of inaccurate voter screenings.

International Business Times

'Knowingly Trampled': Judge Blocks Trump's Plan to Use Immigration Database for Midterm Voter Purges

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from using an immigration database for voter verification, citing privacy concerns and potential voter disenfranchisement ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

International Business Times UK

'I Voted Republican My Entire Life': Tucker Carlson Backs Out of Supporting GOP in Bitter 2026 Midterm Rift

Tucker Carlson has left the Republican Party, criticising its foreign policy priorities. His departure raises questions about voter loyalty as the 2026 midterms approach, highlighting internal GOP divisions.

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Federal judge blocks Trump election plan in major legal blow to administration

A federal judge has ruled that a revamped federal tool that state election officials have used in their efforts to identify illegally registered noncitizen voters is unlawful and cannot be used

The Independent UK

Voices: ‘He lacked any conviction or vision’: Readers debate what brought down Keir Starmer

YOUR VIEWS: Our community was split on what brought down the prime minister – with some arguing he was undone by a series of damaging mistakes, while others said his lack of connection with voters made his downfall inevitable

The Times of India

White House delays report on US voting machine vulnerabilities due to approaching midterms: Report

US intelligence on voting machine vulnerabilities, identified ahead of the November midterms, has been held back by White House officials. The report details security weaknesses like outdated software and internet connectivity, but crucially, does not suggest any votes were altered or outcomes affected. Disagreements over potential voter confidence impacts and…

The Independent UK

Why Trump and the GOP should be very worried for November based on primary voter turnout

Democrats have been unusually motivated to cast their ballots in their party’s primaries and special elections this year, new analysis has found – an ill omen for Republican candidates standing this fall

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Starmer has a strong green record – but a rightwing backlash weakened his plans

Prime minister was forced to row back on some policies despite strong support among voters for climate action

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LME in Hyderabad as SIR stokes fear

89 lakh voter records in Telangana have been flagged for scrutiny during the Election Commission's pre-SIR exercise. For officials, these are records that need to be checked. But for many voters, SIR has raised a worrying question: What if a spelling mistake, an old address, or mismatched documents affect their…

International Business Times UK

Trump DOJ U-Turn: Administration Asks Supreme Court to Revive Blocked Voter Purge Rules Ahead of Midterms

The Trump administration seeks Supreme Court review of Arizona's voting rules, potentially impacting voter eligibility verification and election security before the 2026 midterms.

Salon

Why do scandal-plagued candidates win?

Graham Platner and Ken Paxton won primaries despite well-known flaws — and they just might win in November

The Economic Times

Congress makes strong pitch for making right to vote a fundamental right

The Congress is advocating for the right to vote to be declared a fundamental right, citing concerns over voter suppression and arbitrary disqualifications. Citing a recent Supreme Court ruling that recognized the right to walk on footpaths as fundamental, the party argues that elevating the right to vote would provide…

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Two-thirds of EU citizens back UK rejoining bloc, survey finds

Poll also finds three quarters of people in Britain want closer ties, with majority accepting free movement

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Three statewide candidate filing deadlines in the next two weeks

As we approach the longest day of the year on June 21, candidates and voters in multiple states have election-related deadlines to be aware of as the 2026 election cycle continues.

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