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NPR and The Guardian both report an anonymous whistleblower claims federal agents may have broken state laws while searching voter rolls. The whistleblower, represented by Democracy Defenders Fund, alleges agents used personal data to access state voter websites without proper authorization, violating requirements like Virginia's attestation. DHS lawyers reportedly told officers they wouldn't face liability for potential violations. The Guardian additionally states the whistleblower expressed concern about unreliable data and notes the Trump administration is intensifying noncitizen voting investigations ahead of midterms. DHS has not commented.
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NPR and The Guardian both report an anonymous whistleblower claims federal agents may have broken state laws while searching voter rolls. The whistleblower, represented by Democracy Defenders Fund, alleges agents used personal data to access state voter websites without proper authorization, violating requirements like Virginia's attestation. DHS lawyers reportedly told officers they wouldn't face liability for potential violations. The Guardian additionally states the whistleblower expressed concern about unreliable data and notes the Trump administration is intensifying noncitizen voting investigations ahead of midterms. DHS has not commented.
A federal judge has blocked the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing new mail-in ballot rules, according to multiple outlets. ZeroHedge reports a judge ruled the Postal Service exceeded its authority by requiring states to provide voter lists and barcoded envelopes. The judge stated the government had failed to provide any evidence that halting the USPS mail-in voting rule would result in significant fraud, and that the rule violated the Postal Reorganization Act. This marks the second court challenge to the policy. Reuters and the Detroit Free Press confirm the ruling blocks Trump-era restrictions aimed at election integrity, though they did not detail the specific rule requirements reported by ZeroHedge.
Swedes are voting in a closely contested general election where the far-right Sweden Democrats could gain influence in government, according to France 24, Reuters and The Guardian. The election outcome hinges on a tight race between blocs. The Guardian additionally reports the Sweden Democrats have softened overtly racist rhetoric while linking immigration to crime, using slogans like "make Sweden Sweden again." Their controversial bus ads, including "Do you miss Mogadishu?", were removed after driver protests. Experts note the election isn't solely a referendum on the far-right, but the party's growing role could sway voters.
Voting is underway in Sweden's high-stakes election, with the far-right Sweden Democrats potentially entering government for the first time. According to The Guardian, polls show an extremely tight race, with one indicating just 0.3 points between blocs. The right-wing Tidö coalition, including SD, has held power for four years. The left-leaning bloc, led by Social Democrat Magdalena Andersson, aims to reclaim power. Andersson, Sweden's first female prime minister, voted early, warning against a government "entirely dominated by the Sweden Democrats," as reported by Al Jazeera and Kyiv Post. The Guardian notes SD has shifted from overtly racist rhetoric while linking immigration to crime.
Sweden's general election could bring far-right parties into government, according to multiple outlets. CNN and Reuters report the vote may usher the far right into power. The Guardian notes the center-left opposition leads polls, but the lead has narrowed. It adds that current Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson previously formed a coalition with the Sweden Democrats, granting them significant influence on immigration and crime policy. Kyiv Post additionally reports security concerns, citing media claims that a Sweden Democrats official spread pro-Russian narratives online, with critics warning of national security risks.
Brazil's Flávio Bolsonaro faces a corruption probe weeks before Brazil's election, according to AP, Reuters, and Al Jazeera. The Supreme Court unsealed documents showing an investigation into his ties to disgraced banker Daniel Vorcaro, accused of a $2.3 billion fraud affecting 800,000 victims. Al Jazeera reports police found $12 million transferred from Vorcaro to a fund linked to Bolsonaro's brother for a film about their father. The Seattle Times adds he faces charges including graft, money laundering, and tax evasion.
President Trump urged Republicans to "pretend he's on the ballot" at the GOP midterm convention in Dallas, according to The Guardian and AJC.com. The president pleaded with supporters to "pretend I'm on the ticket" for November's elections. Al Jazeera reports Trump joked voters could "cheat like hell" in the midterms. Texas Tribune adds Trump pledged to campaign for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton while mocking his appearance. The Boston Globe notes Trump made the party's focus "about himself" during the event.
President Trump claims the Iran conflict will end "immediately after" November's midterm elections, according to multiple outlets including CNN and Fox News. He also asserts oil prices, spiked by the war, won't fall until after the vote, as reported by AP and The Boston Globe. Al Jazeera adds that Trump has tied the war's conclusion to the election, framing Iran's actions as an attempt to influence voters. The outlet notes mounting political costs as Iran has withstood U.S. strikes and economic pressure.
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