elections

Trump to give primetime speech on elections as sources say he’ll raise allegations about China

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When U.S. intelligence agencies look at attempts by foreign countries to meddle in elections, they draw a distinction between “election influence” and “election interference.” Election influence covers attempts by foreign governments to affect who voters decide to vote for, including by promoting or denigrating certain candidates, spreading false claims or sowing distrust. Election interference includes … Read more

Trump to allege Chinese meddling in U.S. elections during primetime speech

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President Trump’s primetime speech on Thursday will include new claims of Chinese meddling in U.S. elections, sources tell CBS News. In 2021, the U.S. intelligence community assessed with “high confidence” that China did not try to interfere or influence the outcome of the election. Weijia Jiang reports. Source link

Top officials in Arizona’s Maricopa County agree on how to oversee elections, ending a legal battle

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PHOENIX — Election officials in Arizona’s most populous county reached an agreement this week on how to jointly oversee the vote, ending a prolonged legal battle. Republican Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap sued the predominantly GOP board of supervisors in June 2025, alleging it illegally took control of certain aspects of election administration. The board … Read more

Trump to allege Chinese meddling in U.S. elections in primetime speech, sources say

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Part of President Trump’s speech Thursday night is expected to touch on previously unreported alleged Chinese meddling in U.S. elections, according to sources familiar with the matter.  One component: Allegations that Beijing compromised U.S. voter data and evidence the CIA knew about the action and didn’t share that information with Mr. Trump during his first … Read more

House Republicans unveil $95 billion plan for the Iran war, farm aid and elections

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WASHINGTON — House Republicans on Wednesday unveiled a $95 billion package focused on boosting defense, aiding farmers and enacting stricter voter registration rules, a sequel to the massive tax and spending cut bill that President Donald Trump signed into law last year. The 47-page bill, called a budget resolution, is a long-shot undertaking designed to … Read more

Republicans scramble to find a replacement for Sen. Lindsey Graham ahead of the midterm elections

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Hours after GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death, President Donald Trump said Sunday that he had a preferred replacement in mind but declined to share a name out of respect for Graham. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “I have somebody that I think would be great, … Read more

Trump announces first-ever Republican midterm convention in Dallas ahead of 2026 elections

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President Trump has announced that Republicans will hold their first-ever national convention in Dallas ahead of the midterm elections. It’s an unusual event aimed at boosting turnout in races that will decide whether the party maintains control of Congress. The convention will be held on Sept. 9 and 10. The last time the Republican Party … Read more