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Dem Lawmakers Condemn Trump’s Attempts to Influence Upcoming Colombian Elections
Trump endorsed far-right candidate Abelardo De La Espriella, who has pledged to “disembowel the left.”
Israeli Firm Accused of Launching Smear Campaigns During US, European Elections
The smear campaigns reportedly targeted left-wing and pro-Palestine candidates in Scotland, New York, and France.
Nearly 100 Billionaires Donate to Collins in Race That May Decide Senate Control
The donors’ net worth is $888 billion, nearly nine times Maine’s entire 2025 economic output. None are Maine residents.
FBI Raids Ohio Voting Rights Organization
Ohio Organizing Collaborative board member Prentiss Haney accused the feds of using “straight-up intimidation tactics.”
Experts Warn Trump Order Would Effectively End the Ability to Vote by Mail
Congressional Democrats and all 23 Democratic state attorneys general are urging courts to block the order.
SCOTUS Allows Alabama to Use Voting Map Ruled Discriminatory by Lower Court
“When politicians are worried about staying in power, they come for Black voters first,” the plaintiffs said.
Colombia’s Presidential Election Could Reshape Relations With Trump Administration
Conservative candidates champion a Trump-aligned “Plan Colombia 2.0” despite deadly US boat strikes.
Maine Removes Trans Sports and Bathroom Ban From November Ballot
A review of the billionaire-funded petition campaign identified forged signatures and improper gathering procedures.
DOJ Just Shut Disabled People Out of Essential Online Services for Another Year
Disability rights advocates say everything from filing for unemployment to voting in the midterms just got much harder.
Israel Ramps Up Demolitions of Palestinian Homes Ahead of Fall Elections
East Jerusalem is days away from its largest forced displacement since 1967.