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Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin threatened state election officials with fines, penalties, and prison time if they do not comply with the SAVE America Act. The administration is escalating its push to assert control over U.S. election systems ahead of the 2026 midterms.
The 3rd Circuit ruled 10-5 that New Jersey's ban on assault rifles and large-capacity magazines violates the Second Amendment, the first federal appeals court to overturn a state assault weapons ban. The majority opinion, written by Biden appointee Judge Arianna Freeman, rejected historical analogues and noted the Supreme Court will hear similar cases next term. The NRA called the decision a 'historic victory.'
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin warned state officials they could face investigations or jail time if they fail to comply with President Trump's election security demands. California Governor Gavin Newsom responded by stating California will fight for its elections. Mullin claimed 250,000 non-citizens may be registered in four blue states, but it's unclear if any voted.
The White House released declassified documents showing Russian government-linked actors tried to boost Donald Trump's 2020 campaign, contradicting Trump's previous denials. Trump had dismissed similar intelligence as a 'hoax' in 2020.
President Trump delivered a primetime address alleging China interfered in the 2020 election, claiming newly declassified documents show China compromised voter rolls in 18 states and accessed 220 million voters' data. Critics said he provided no evidence of broad interference affecting outcomes.
President Trump released declassified documents during a primetime address, alleging foreign cyber threats to US election infrastructure but providing no proof of actual interference affecting outcomes. Critics accused him of sowing distrust ahead of midterms. The documents' authors stated they did not know if any adversaries planned to interfere.
A Washington Post-Ipsos poll found 46% of Americans believe the Supreme Court rules on Trump administration policies based on political views, and 55% disapprove of the court's performance. The disapproval rating is approaching the 58% recorded after the overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022.
A federal judge in Boston granted summary judgment barring the Trump administration from using a termination clause in federal grants to cut billions in funding. The ruling, in a lawsuit by 23 states, blocks cuts to crime prevention, food security, and scientific research.
Joe Concha cited a NCRI/Rutgers poll showing 56% of Democrat voters believe assassinating President Trump is at least somewhat justified. The poll also found 38% of all respondents and 31% said the same for Elon Musk. Concha linked this to a pattern of political violence from Democrats.
CNN's Harry Enten reports that just 15% of Americans strongly approve of President Trump's job performance, per a Washington Post-Ipsos poll. Meanwhile, 66% now find groceries unaffordable, up from 46% in February, with 82% of working-class households affected. A separate Napolitan News Service poll shows Trump's disapproval at 53%, his lowest in three months.