How Trump’s noncitizen voter lists could affect the midterms

November 2, 2026 12:22 PM

How Trump’s noncitizen voter lists could affect the midterms

As Americans head to the polls on Tuesday for midterm elections, lists the Trump administration has compiled of possible noncitizen voters could be used to contest the validity of the results. With US President Donald Trump’s Republican Party fighting to maintain control of Congress, here’s how the lists could affect the midterms. WHAT HAS THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION SAID ABOUT THE LISTS? The Trump administration has acknowledged sending letters to election officials in five states — Calif...

US Judge Blocks Taxpayer-Funded Trump Ads Over Misuse Claims

October 12, 2026 10:00 AM

US Judge Blocks Taxpayer-Funded Trump Ads Over Misuse Claims

A US federal judge has ordered the administration of President Donald Trump to immediately stop airing taxpayer-funded television advertisements that promote the president. The ruling comes just weeks before the crucial November 3 midterm elections and is seen as a major legal victory for government watchdog groups and political organizations that challenged the use of public funds for political messaging. US District Judge Jennifer L. Rochon in New York issued a temporary restraining order on S...