Election fraud narratives and federal-state election tensions
Trump's DOJ is 0-21 in court on voter file demands; latest case dismissed by Trump-appointed judge. Trump dispatched agents to Michigan polling locations targeting minority voters. DOJ monitoring polls in four Michigan cities. Gallup shows 67% worry about political leaders pressuring election officials. New polling shows 72% expect Trump/GOP to claim fraud if they lose. Strained federal-state relationship: CISA cuts, EAC commissioner firings, lost intelligence briefings under Trump raise systemic risk as midterms approach. SCOTUS petition filed to determine fate of Trump's mail voting executive order; Virginia restores voting rights; Kansas extends mail ballot grace period. A new opinion piece details Wisconsin election protection efforts, highlighting the 0-21 court record and USPS rule controversy.