Trump Action Archive

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• Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals rejects Trump administration suit against Michigan for voter roll access — The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit rejected the Trump administration's lawsuit against Michigan seeking access to state voter rolls. This ruling continues a pattern in which courts have struck down Trump's attempts to obtain voter rolls in all nine cases on which there has been a ruling. The administration has sued 30 states and the District of Columbia to compel surrender of voter rolls.
• U.S. District Judge Denise Casper permanently blocks Trump's March 2025 election executive order — U.S. District Judge Denise Casper in Boston permanently blocked much of Trump's March 2025 executive order attempting to gain power over elections. The ruling prevents implementation of provisions that would have centralized election authority in the executive branch.
• Federal judge permanently barred proof-of-citizenship registration order — On Wednesday, June 25, Judge Denise Casper in Boston permanently barred the proof-of-citizenship registration order, writing that the Constitution gives the president no specific power over elections. The ruling struck down a key element of the administration's effort to federalize election administration.

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• Trump cancels housing bill signing event — President Trump canceled a scheduled signing event for the housing bill, citing the need for Congress to pass the SAVE America Act first. This cancellation reflects his prioritization of voter eligibility legislation over housing reform, which could impact public perception and support for his administration.
• Trump threatens to withhold housing bill signature — President Trump announced he will not sign a bipartisan housing bill into law until Congress passes the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, which requires proof of citizenship to vote. This announcement came after the Senate and House passed the housing measure aimed at increasing housing supply and affordability.
• Trump withholds signature on bipartisan housing bill pending passage of voter ID legislation — After the Senate and House overwhelmingly passed a bipartisan housing affordability bill designed to increase housing supply and prevent private equity from purchasing single-family homes, Trump announced he would not sign it into law until Congress passes the SAVE Act, which requires proof of citizenship to vote and mandates states surrender voting rolls to the federal government. Trump cancelled a scheduled housing bill signing ceremony, declaring the voter ID measure a "National Emergency."
• Trump refuses to sign housing bill pending Senate passage of voting restrictions measure — President Trump refused to sign a major housing bill that had passed with bipartisan majorities in Congress, conditioning its approval on the Senate advancing the Save America Act, a voting restrictions measure. This represents a continuation of Trump's linkage of unrelated legislative priorities, previously connecting the housing bill's passage to renewal of a foreign surveillance law. The standoff has created a legislative logjam and prompted House Republican leadership to cancel scheduled votes.
• Trump canceled bipartisan housing bill signing hours before ceremony — Roughly an hour before Trump was scheduled to sign bipartisan housing legislation on Capitol Hill alongside Republican leaders, he canceled the signing via social media post, calling the bill "of minor importance" and demanding Congress pass the SAVE Act first. The presidential seal-emblazoned table sat waiting in Statuary Hall as some top Republicans were mid-speech or press conference touting the bill, unaware the president had canceled.
• White House Press Secretary contradicted housing bill signing announcement — White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt posted hours before Trump's refusal to sign the housing bill, announcing that "Trump will sign into law the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, one of the most significant pieces of housing affordability legislation in American history," touting it as a bipartisan achievement and "promise made, promise kept." Trump then canceled the signing.
• Interior Department transferred taxpayer funds to Freedom 250 events — The Department of Interior transferred taxpayer money to the National Park Foundation for use in Freedom 250 events, and the National Park Service funded the Fourth of July fireworks display. Michael Scherer of The Atlantic reported this fact-check in response to Alexis Wilkins' claim that the celebration was not taxpayer-funded.
• Trump's construction projects carry over $1 billion in taxpayer costs — A New York Times analysis revealed that Trump's 18 major construction projects undertaken during his second term—including an East Wing ballroom, Kennedy Center renovations, National Garden of American Heroes, Lafayette Park, Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, and others—carry a potential cost exceeding $1 billion, with significant taxpayer expense despite Trump's claims of private funding.
• Trump demanded Senate pass SAVE Act before signing legislation — Trump announced he would not sign any additional legislation until the Senate passed the SAVE Act (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act), designed to restrict voting before the 2026 election. This conditional demand effectively halted all legislative activity and prompted House MAGA members to vote against procedural measures, leading Speaker Johnson to adjourn the House.
• Trump refused to sign bipartisan housing bill into law — President Trump declined to sign a landmark bipartisan housing bill after a midday confrontation with senators. The refusal followed Trump's demand that the Senate pass the SAVE Act to restrict voting before the 2026 election. Trump announced he would not sign any additional legislation until this voting-restriction measure advanced, effectively halting legislative activity and prompting Speaker Johnson to adjourn the House.
• House Freedom Caucus voted against procedural measures — Members of the far-right Freedom Caucus voted against procedural measures necessary for the House to conduct business, citing Trump's refusal to sign legislation as justification. Their obstruction rendered the House unable to accomplish any legislative work, prompting Speaker Johnson to adjourn members on Thursday.
• Senate Republicans voted against war powers resolution — Senate Republicans voted to reject advancing a war powers resolution that the Senate had passed the day before. The vote occurred after Trump's refusal to sign the housing bill and his confrontation with senators, appearing as an attempt to mollify the president following their brief assertion of independence.
• Trump canceled housing bill signing to leverage proof-of-citizenship voting requirement — President Trump canceled his scheduled signing of the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act on Wednesday, June 25, stating he would not approve it until Congress passed his SAVE America Act, which includes a proof-of-citizenship voting requirement. The bill passed with overwhelming bipartisan support (85–5 in Senate, 358–32 in House). Under the ten-day pocket-veto rule, the bill becomes law without Trump's signature if Congress remains in session and he does not veto it; Speaker Johnson indicated Trump will ultimately sign.
• Rep. Luna refused to reopen House floor pending Senate return — Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) announced she would not vote to reopen the House floor until the Senate returned to Washington to act on the SAVE Act. Luna criticized Senate Majority Leader Thune for obtaining unanimous consent to adjourn, saying "Thune is running and hiding."
• Rep. Luna shut down House floor over SAVE Act demand — Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) shut down the House floor, preventing any legislation from being brought up, because the Senate had not acted on the SAVE Act. Luna froze the House despite the fact that shutting down the floor does not accomplish anything in the Senate. Speaker Mike Johnson was unable to pass a rule or bring any legislation to a vote.
• Sen. Murkowski criticized Trump's housing bill obstruction — Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) told CNN's Manu Raju that Trump's decision to hold up his own agenda by demanding action on the SAVE Act was "not helpful to him" and "not helpful to the country." She noted that "If you don't have the votes, sir, you don't have the votes" and said Trump's actions do not help chances of keeping the GOP majority, as people want Congress to focus on issues affecting them at home.
• Sen. Whitehouse warned of Republican dissension and Trump's destructive intent — Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) warned that Thune may be growing fed up with Trump and that dissension in the Republican Caucus may be growing. Whitehouse suggested that "The realization may be dawning that Trump prefers to take them all down with him than fail alone."
• Senate Majority Leader Thune adjourned Senate for 19 days — Senate Majority Leader John Thune obtained unanimous consent to adjourn the Senate for 19 days after Trump's last-minute cancellation of the housing bill signing. Thune declined to comment on Trump's reversal, saying "I guess I would say at this point I don't have any observations."

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• Federal judge blocked use of revamped immigration database to scrub voter rolls — On Monday, June 23, Judge Sparkle Sooknanan in Washington blocked the use of a revamped immigration database, stitched together from Social Security numbers and citizenship data, to scrub state voter rolls. Advocates had called the database unreliable.
• U.S. District Judge Sooknanan blocked SAVE system for voter roll checks — U.S. District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan in Washington, D.C., ruled that the Trump administration could not use the SAVE system (Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements) to check state voting rolls. The judge stated: "The federal government has knowingly trampled on the privacy rights of American citizens in a manner that threatens the sacred right to vote." The administration had attempted to force states to turn over voting rolls to run through a federal database query system. A ProPublica investigation in February showed the system had an error rate of at least 14 percent, misidentifying legal voters as illegal ones.
• Federal judge blocks nationwide voter roll purge database — A federal judge issued a nationwide injunction blocking Trump's voter roll purge database. The ruling prevented implementation of the system across all states.

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• ODNI withheld report on voting machine vulnerabilities — Reuters reported that the Office of the Director of National Intelligence is sitting on a report identifying vulnerabilities in the nation's voting machines. The machines' software is outdated, leaving exploitable vulnerabilities. Former DNI Gabbard initiated the report to investigate Trump's claim that the 2020 election was rigged, but the investigation found no evidence of such fraud. A second report by government contractor Mojave Research, which investigated voting machines in Puerto Rico, also recommended immediate updates to software systems, but those plans have not been implemented.

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• Georgia Organizers Force Redistricting Pause — Georgia Republican leaders rejected Gov. Brian Kemp's call to redraw state maps for the 2028 cycle after pressure from civil rights groups and public demonstrations. The move was seen as an attempt to dilute Black political power following a Supreme Court decision. The decision to pause redistricting reflects the impact of public pressure and advocacy in defending voting rights.
• Activists established citywide ICE hotline to track sightings and coordinate response — In response to ICE enforcement operations, activists built out a citywide hotline to track ICE sightings and notify volunteers, who rush to the scene of potential arrests. The system has enabled rapid legal intervention; in one February case, volunteers confirmed an arrest, surrounded ICE agents' vehicle, and connected the detainee's family to lawyers who filed a habeas petition resulting in release within a week.
• ICE agents conducted tactical operations on Canal Street targeting street vendors — ICE agents in tactical gear flooded Canal Street in downtown Manhattan in October 2025, targeting street vendors. The operation prompted a spontaneous protest by New Yorkers who swarmed and heckled the agents. A month later, activists received word of another potential Canal Street raid; after protests broke out, ICE agents left the area without making arrests. The DHS called the protesters "violent agitators."

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• Alaska elections director bars candidate Dan Sullivan from primary ballot — Alaska's elections director Carol Beecher ruled that Daniel J Sullivan Jr, a former teacher who filed to run as a Republican against incumbent Senator Dan S Sullivan, cannot appear on the August 18 primary ballot. Beecher determined Sullivan's candidacy was filed "to confuse or mislead" voters rather than as a good-faith candidacy, citing his recent party switch, use of a new nickname, website resemblance to the incumbent, and ties to a Democratic campaign consultant. Sullivan can challenge the ruling in court before ballots print June 28.

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• FBI raid of Ohio Organizing Collaborative, voting rights group — FBI agents raided the Cleveland office of the Ohio Organizing Collaborative, a grassroots voter registration organization, seizing computers and phones. Agents also visited homes of affiliated individuals throughout Ohio and conducted interviews. The raid appeared to examine accusations related to the 2024 election, though specifics were unclear. The action occurred amid a broader pattern of federal voter fraud investigations and came approximately one month after the acting attorney general's office instructed prosecutors to prioritize voter fraud cases.
• FBI raids voter registration organization office in Ohio — The FBI raided the office of a voter registration promotion group in Ohio and visited the homes of individuals associated with the organization.

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• Progressive Champions PAC linked to GOP — Progressive Champions PAC, which claims to support progressive candidates, has been revealed to be connected to the Congressional Leadership Fund (CLF), a super PAC of the House Republican leadership. According to FEC records, Progressive Champions PAC and Real Change PAC were created minutes apart and share the same bank, Bryant Bank, which is linked to Republican Congressman Gary Palmer. Both PACs have also used Crimson Filer, a compliance software for Republicans, indicating their ties to GOP infrastructure. This revelation suggests a coordinated effort to influence Democratic primaries under false pretenses.

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• Kalshi sponsors and removes some election misinformation — Kalshi, a competitor of Polymarket, has also sponsored posts by right-wing influencers spreading misinformation about the Los Angeles mayoral election. While Kalshi has asked creators to remove some posts that violate its affiliate marketing policies, other posts casting doubt on the California electoral system remain. This includes posts suggesting voter fraud and questioning the legitimacy of the election process without evidence. Kalshi's actions demonstrate the challenges in controlling misinformation in prediction markets.
• Polymarket sponsors election misinformation — Polymarket, a major player in the prediction market industry, has been found sponsoring posts from far-right influencers on the social media platform X that spread election conspiracies and disinformation. These posts, which were labeled as paid partnerships with Polymarket, falsely claim fraud in the Los Angeles mayoral primary election. Influencers involved have a collective audience of 13 million and include figures like Owen Shroyer and Benny Johnson, who have histories of spreading misinformation. Polymarket did not respond to requests for comment on these sponsorships.
• George Santos under investigation for suspicious trades — Former Congressman George Santos is under investigation by the Department of Justice for suspicious trades related to prediction markets. Santos reportedly made trades based on insider knowledge about his attendance at a Trump State of the Union address, which he ultimately did not attend. This incident highlights the potential for manipulation within prediction markets. In response, Polymarket announced that Santos would no longer be a paid content creator for the company.
• Polymarket ends sponsorship of election misinformation — Polymarket, an online prediction market, has ended its sponsorship of posts on X that spread misinformation about the Los Angeles mayoral election. The posts, which falsely claimed the election was rigged against Republican candidate Spencer Pratt, were promoted by influencers with a combined audience of 13 million. Following an investigation by Popular Information, Polymarket acknowledged that these posts violated its marketing guidelines and requested the removal of the "Paid Partnership" label. As of Wednesday, seven posts were deleted, six had the label removed, and three remained unchanged.
• — Popular Information revealed that Polymarket, a prediction market company, sponsored social media posts from 16 far-right influencers who spread election conspiracy theories. These influencers, with a combined audience of 13 million, include notable figures like Benny Johnson and a former InfoWars host. Following the exposure, Polymarket acknowledged the violation of its marketing guidelines and requested the removal of the "paid partnership" label from the posts. Some posts were deleted or had the label removed.

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• Trump calls Los Angeles mayoral primary "rigged" after Spencer Pratt's loss — After Decision Desk HQ projected Nithya Raman winning the second spot in the Los Angeles mayoral nonpartisan primary, Trump posted on social media calling the election "Rigged" and claiming it was "Not possible for Spencer Pratt to have lost the L.A. runoffs after the big lead he had. 3rd World Nation." Los Angeles is 18.7% Republican. Trump's own U.S. Attorney's Office in Los Angeles issued a statement saying the election is not rigged.

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• Trump urges firing of Senate Parliamentarian — On June 8, Trump posted on Truth Social urging Senate Majority Leader John Thune to "immediately fire" and replace Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough. Trump called her a "nasty holdover from Mitch McConnell" and "Radical Left Lunatic" after she ruled that the SAVE America Act voter suppression bill did not comply with the Senate's Byrd Rule and could not be included in a budget reconciliation package.

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• Republicans continued echoing Trump's unsubstantiated California election fraud claims — Multiple Republican figures, including Fox hosts Jesse Watters, Laura Ingraham, and Greg Gutfeld, and Republican senators and representatives, continued to echo Trump's claims that California's election is being stolen without providing evidence. Watters stated "I can't prove it, but everybody watching thinks there's shenanigans." Ingraham questioned why mail-in ballots are "mostly Democrats." Gutfeld suggested that the time required to count votes indicates "shenanigans." Sen. Eric Schmitt and Rep. Randy Fine characterized California's election system as designed to "rig" or "cheat."
• Congressman Hamadeh calls for federalizing California elections — Following Trump's claims of election rigging in the Los Angeles mayoral primary, Congressman Abe Hamadeh called for federalizing California elections. Florida Congressman Randy Fine appeared on Newsmax claiming people are "literally dumpster diving for fraudulent ballots."

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• Republicans continued echoing Trump's unsubstantiated California election fraud claims — Multiple Republican figures, including Fox hosts Jesse Watters, Laura Ingraham, and Greg Gutfeld, and Republican senators and representatives, continued to echo Trump's claims that California's election is being stolen without providing evidence. Watters stated "I can't prove it, but everybody watching thinks there's shenanigans." Ingraham questioned why mail-in ballots are "mostly Democrats." Gutfeld suggested that the time required to count votes indicates "shenanigans." Sen. Eric Schmitt and Rep. Randy Fine characterized California's election system as designed to "rig" or "cheat."

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• DOJ sends federal prosecutor to observe California ballot processing — The US Department of Justice sent a federal prosecutor to observe ballot processing in Los Angeles County during the ongoing count of California's gubernatorial primary. A Trump-appointed assistant US attorney stated that his office was conducting "multiple election fraud investigations" related to the primary.
• DOJ sends federal prosecutor to observe California ballot processing amid Trump election-fraud claims — The U.S. Justice Department deployed a federal prosecutor to Los Angeles County's Ballot Processing Center on Friday to observe ballot-counting operations, as President Trump made baseless claims that California Democrats were "rigging" primary election results. Bill Essayli, the Trump-appointed first assistant U.S. attorney for the Central District of California, simultaneously announced "multiple election fraud investigations" and alleged "serious structural vulnerabilities" in the state's election systems. State officials rejected the allegations, and California Secretary of State Shirley Weber affirmed the integrity of the counting process.

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• Trump and GOP allies promote baseless election fraud claims about California primary results — President Trump and Republican allies used California's ongoing primary ballot count to falsify claims of election fraud after Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt (R) slipped to third place. Trump posted on Truth Social that Pratt's loss was "not possible" and called California a "3rd World Nation" with "Rigged Elections." The article explains California's extended count results from pro-voting policies requiring ballot verification and mail-in ballot processing, not fraud.
• Conservative commentators promote unsubstantiated voter-fraud allegations in California primary — As vote-counting continued in California's governor's primary, some conservative commentators promoted unsubstantiated allegations of voter fraud, specifically targeting mail-in ballots that tend to skew Democratic. Trump had previously issued a national executive order aimed at curbing mail-in ballot use. The California secretary of state urged patience and reaffirmed the state's commitment to balancing voting rights with election security.
• Ron DeSantis amplified unsubstantiated claims about California vote counting — Ron DeSantis, seeking a position in the Trump administration, posted on social media suggesting that California's vote counting process was fraudulent, stating "California keeps dumping votes. Odds are shifting because the vote dumps always seem to go one way. Count until you get the result you want?" His remarks echoed Trump's earlier unsubstantiated claims about election fraud in California.
• Trump posted unsubstantiated claims about California election fraud at 1:00 AM — Trump posted multiple messages on Truth Social claiming widespread fraud in California's primary elections, alleging that vote counting was being delayed and that Democrats were "stealing" races for governor and Los Angeles mayor. He claimed the situation was "under investigation by the US Attorney's Office in Los Angeles." The posts were made during a 1:00 AM posting rampage while Trump had fallen asleep earlier that day during an EPA Administrator's remarks at a press event in the Oval Office.
• Trump declares election rigging in California without evidence — President Trump publicly accused California of "cheating" and election "rigging" on Thursday and Friday, claiming mail-in ballots were being found "shockingly" and stating the DOJ would open an investigation. He congratulated his favored candidate Steve Hilton despite ongoing ballot counting. State officials and Democratic lawmakers rejected the allegations as baseless and characterized Trump's statements as deliberate election misinformation designed to undermine voter confidence in democratic processes.

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• Trump made false claims about California voting procedures — Trump claimed that California "don't have voting booths, everything is by mail" and stated he does not believe a Republican can win California until they pass the SAVE Act. Governor Gavin Newsom responded by stating Trump is "actively lying to Americans" to suppress voting.

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• United States Postal Service proposed mail-in ballot restriction — The United States Postal Service proposed a rule that would send mail-in ballots only to voters registered with the federal government. The proposal would represent a massive expansion of federal control over voting without congressional authorization. The proposal reflects the Trump administration's ongoing efforts to gain control over state voter lists and election administration, efforts that have been repeatedly rejected by courts on the grounds that the Constitution establishes that states run elections.
• Federal judge in Massachusetts blocks USPS mail ballot restriction — A federal judge in Massachusetts issued an order in June 2026 blocking the Trump administration's directive to the USPS to restrict mail ballot delivery to voters on federal pre-approved lists. The block applies to the 23 blue states and Washington, D.C. that challenged the order.
• Trump orders DOJ to investigate California elections — Trump ordered the Department of Justice to investigate California elections after his preferred candidate trailed in the state's June gubernatorial primary. The order relied on conspiracy theories to justify the investigation.

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• Lead Left super PAC linked to House Republican leadership in Democratic primary interference operation — Popular Information investigation revealed that Lead Left, a political action committee spending millions to boost Democratic primary candidates with significant political liabilities, is secretly linked to the Congressional Leadership Fund, the super PAC of House Republicans. The discovery indicates a coordinated GOP operation to weaken Democratic candidates in primary races by promoting vulnerable nominees, potentially advantaging Republican general-election prospects.
• Two additional progressive super PACs linked to House GOP and Speaker Johnson — A follow-up Popular Information investigation connected two other purportedly progressive super PACs spending millions in primary races to House Republicans and Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA). The discovery expands the scope of the covert GOP operation to manipulate Democratic primaries through multiple front organizations.
• California Blue PAC runs coordinated operation benefiting Ken Calvert in primary — California Blue PAC, linked to Republicans, is running ads supporting Democratic candidate Esther Kim Varet in California's 40th Congressional District primary, where Republican incumbents Young Kim and Ken Calvert are competing. Simultaneously, California Conservatives PAC (funded through the same dark-money chain) is attacking Kim. Both efforts benefit Calvert, who chairs the Defense Appropriations subcommittee. The operation uses a jungle primary system to potentially eliminate one Republican incumbent before the general election.
• Real Change PAC email infrastructure reveals GOP coordination — Real Change PAC, a purportedly progressive super PAC attacking Democratic candidates, uses email infrastructure provided by Cavalry LLC, a Republican communications firm founded by Mitch McConnell's former Chief of Staff. Cavalry has received over $10 million from the Congressional Leadership Fund (CLF) in the 2024 cycle alone. Real Change PAC is attacking Democratic candidates perceived as strong general-election contenders, including Joe Baldacci in Maine's 2nd District and Rebecca Bennett in New Jersey's 7th District, while funneling spending through shell company Four Ponies Consulting LLC to obscure relationships.
• Cavalry LLC provides infrastructure for coordinated GOP attack operation — Cavalry LLC, a Republican communications firm founded by Josh Holmes (Mitch McConnell's former Chief of Staff), provides email and digital advertising infrastructure for Real Change PAC and California Conservatives PAC. FEC filings show Cavalry received over $10 million from the Congressional Leadership Fund in the 2024 cycle and over $5 million in each of the two previous cycles. Cavalry also received over $200,000 in the last month to run digital ads attacking Republican candidate Young Kim.
• Congressional Leadership Fund connected to dark-money chain obscuring election spending — The Congressional Leadership Fund (CLF), the House Republican super PAC, is connected through a chain of dark-money organizations to California Conservatives PAC and Real Change PAC. The American Prosperity Alliance, a 501(c)(4) dark-money organization, received $5.5 million from the American Action Network (the 501(c)(4) associated with the CLF) in 2024. This funding chain obscures the ultimate source of political spending attacking and supporting candidates in California's 40th Congressional District and other races.
• Four Ponies Consulting LLC used as shell company to obscure PAC relationships — Real Change PAC and California Blue PAC are funneling all spending through a newly created shell company called Four Ponies Consulting LLC. No other federal committee has spent money with Four Ponies, indicating it exists solely to obscure the relationship between the two PACs and their shared vendor, Cavalry LLC. The shell company structure prevents voters from understanding the coordinated nature of the attack operation.
• Super PACs linked to GOP attack Democrats from the left — An investigation by Popular Information has revealed that two super PACs, which present themselves as progressive and have been attacking Democrats from the left, are connected to the Republican Congressional Leadership Fund (CLF). Further investigation linked these PACs to the Republican communications firm Cavalry LLC, exposing their true political motivations. This discovery highlights the use of deceptive tactics in political campaigns to influence voter perceptions and undermine Democratic candidates.

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• Real Change PAC spending on attack ads using Republican footage — Real Change PAC, which claims dedication to electing progressive candidates, is suspected to be a clandestine Republican operation. In New Jersey's 7th District, where Republican Thomas Kean Jr. faces electoral risk, Real Change is spending money attacking Democratic frontrunner Rebecca Bennett while promoting her primary opponents. Footage used in Real Change's attack ads was previously deployed by the Congressional Leadership Fund, the official super PAC of House Republicans.

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• Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene disclosed Trump retaliation for Epstein files discharge petition — Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene stated that Trump has "come after us one by one" since she, Thomas Massie, Lauren Boebert, and Nancy Mace signed a discharge petition to force a vote on releasing Epstein files. Greene said the Epstein files remain unreleased and the "Epstein class remains protected." She stated she would never regret signing the petition and said she is resigning because she wants "nothing to do with a President and a Party that bows to the Epstein class."
• DOJ Focuses on Proving 2020 Election Fraud — Todd Blanche has confirmed that the Department of Justice is intensively focused on proving that the 2020 U.S. presidential election was stolen. This focus continues to fuel ongoing debates and controversies surrounding the legitimacy of the election results.
• Deputy AG Todd Blanche stated investigation into 2020 election ongoing — Todd Blanche, Trump's former criminal defense attorney now serving as Deputy Attorney General, appeared on Fox News to discuss an ongoing investigation into the 2020 election. Blanche stated "There's a ton of evidence that the 2020 election was rigged" and that the DOJ has "multiple investigations" underway. When asked if there would be a "definitive answer" as to whether the election was stolen, Blanche responded "We're looking at it and we hope to get one."
• Acting AG claims DOJ investigating 2020 election with "ton of evidence" of rigging — Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche claimed on Fox News that the Justice Department is investigating the 2020 presidential election and that "there's a ton of evidence that the election was rigged," adding that the DOJ is "very focused on finding out whether the right people voted." He stated that "incredibly troubling things" the DOJ is supposedly uncovering will be made public "at some point, at the right time."

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• Trump intervenes in Louisiana Senate primary; Cassidy loses to Letlow in first round — Donald Trump encouraged US Representative Julia Letlow to challenge incumbent Senator Bill Cassidy and endorsed her candidacy, attacking Cassidy on social media as "disloyal" and a "terrible guy." In the May 17 primary, Letlow received 45.2% of the vote, Cassidy came third with 24.4%, advancing Letlow and state treasurer John Fleming to a June 27 runoff. Cassidy's vulnerability stemmed from his 2021 vote to convict Trump after January 6 and subsequent breaks with Trump on policy, including his opposition to Trump's surgeon general nominee.
• Sen. Bill Cassidy lost primary runoff after Trump campaign against him — Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA), one of seven Republican senators who voted to convict Trump in the 2021 impeachment trial, failed to advance to a runoff in his reelection bid after Trump called for his ouster. Cassidy had voted to confirm RFK Jr. despite personal concerns about vaccine criticism. Trump posted that Cassidy's "disloyalty" and impeachment vote were now "a part of legend" and his political career was "OVER." Cassidy stated in his concession speech that when participating in democracy, one should not "pout," "whine," or "claim the election was stolen."
• Trump posted attack on Rep. Lauren Boebert and threatened to withdraw endorsement — Trump posted on Truth Social attacking Rep. Lauren Boebert for supporting Thomas Massie and called her a "carpetbagger" who moved districts when she could not win in her original district. Trump stated he would consider withdrawing his endorsement of Boebert if "the right person came along" to run against her. Boebert responded that she was not offended and remained committed to supporting Massie and the "America First" agenda.
• Trump posted attack on Rep. Thomas Massie before Tuesday election — Trump posted on social media attacking Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) ahead of Massie's Tuesday election, calling him "The Worst Republican Congressman in History" and urging Kentucky voters to "vote the bum out." Trump criticized Massie for voting against tax cuts, the border wall, military funding, and law enforcement. Massie responded that Trump's attacks indicated he was ahead in polls and that outside billionaires and AIPAC had funneled millions into his race.
• Trump endorses Ken Paxton in Texas Senate primary runoff — After months of deliberation, Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in a primary runoff against Senator John Cornyn for Cornyn's Senate seat, scheduled for the following week. Trump called Paxton "a true MAGA Warrior" and criticized Cornyn for not being "supportive of me when times were tough." Political analysts noted the endorsement could benefit the Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico.
• Trump endorses Ken Paxton over John Cornyn — President Donald Trump has endorsed Ken Paxton over John Cornyn, a move that has humiliated Cornyn. This endorsement reflects Trump's influence within the Republican Party and could impact political dynamics and upcoming elections. The endorsement may also signal shifts in party loyalty and internal power struggles.
• Bill Cassidy loses Louisiana Senate primary after Trump endorsement of challenger — Senator Bill Cassidy, who voted to convict Trump after the January 6 insurrection, lost his Louisiana primary race after Trump backed challenger Julia Letlow. The loss reflects Trump's continued purge of Republicans who broke with him on constitutional accountability, extending the pattern of primary defeats for Trump critics across multiple states.
• Brad Raffensperger locked out of Georgia gubernatorial runoff after Trump opposition — Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, a Trump critic, was eliminated from the Republican gubernatorial primary. Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones and billionaire Rick Jackson advanced to a runoff, with the winner to face Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms. Raffensperger's defeat represents another primary victory for Trump over a state official who resisted pressure to overturn the 2020 election.
• Thomas Massie defeated in Kentucky Republican House primary by Trump-backed challenger Ed Gallrein — In Kentucky's fourth congressional district primary, seven-term congressman Thomas Massie, a Trump critic, lost to Ed Gallrein, a retired Navy SEAL recruited by Trump. The race became the most expensive House primary in history at $25.6 million in spending. Trump had campaigned aggressively against Massie, calling him a "moron" and "nut job," dispatching Super PAC operatives and holding a rally denouncing him as "disloyal." Massie had broken with Trump over military action, spending, and the Epstein Files release. Gallrein will face the general election as the overwhelming favorite in the conservative district.
• Trump endorses Ken Paxton in Texas Republican Senate primary runoff — US President Donald Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the state's Republican primary runoff against incumbent Senator John Cornyn, calling Paxton an "America First Patriot" and "MAGA Warrior" on Truth Social. The endorsement came ahead of the May 26 runoff election. Trump criticized Cornyn for insufficient support during difficult times and for being "very late" in backing his presidential run. Paxton, a hardliner aligned with Trump's Make America Great Again movement, faces Democrat James Talarico in the general election.
• Trump-backed Ed Gallrein defeats Thomas Massie in Kentucky House primary — Republican congressman Thomas Massie lost his House seat in Kentucky's fourth district primary on Tuesday to Ed Gallrein, a farmer and former Navy SEAL backed by Donald Trump. Trump personally attacked Massie as a "moron," "nut job," and "major sleazebag," and dispatched strategists Chris LaCivita and Tony Fabrizio to lead a PAC supporting Gallrein. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth also campaigned for Gallrein. Massie, a 14-year incumbent and Trump critic who led efforts to release the Epstein files and voted against Israel aid, was also targeted by pro-Israel groups spending millions against him.
• Trump intervenes in Republican primaries against incumbent senators — Trump has intervened in Republican primary elections to oppose Republican incumbents he views as insufficiently loyal to him. This pattern of intervention has exacerbated Republican frustration with the White House and contributed to the broader congressional rebellion against the slush fund and immunity agreement.
• Trump-backed candidate defeats Representative Massie in House primary — Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY), who led efforts to release the Epstein files, lost his House primary to Trump-backed challenger Ed Gallrein in what was the most expensive House primary ever, with outside spending reaching $35 million. Gallrein pledged to do whatever Trump tells him to do. The race occurred in a district Trump won by 35 points in 2024, but Gallrein won by only 10 points.
• Trump-backed candidates win primaries in Georgia and Alabama — Trump-backed primary candidates won House primaries in Georgia and Alabama, continuing a pattern of Trump-endorsed challengers defeating or replacing Republican incumbents and candidates who did not demonstrate absolute loyalty to Trump.
• Trump attacked Sen. Thom Tillis over disagreements — Trump posted criticism of Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC), calling him "weak and ineffective" and a "Nitpicker" for fighting against Republican Party positions and Trump personally. Trump stated he refused to endorse Tillis for another run due to "too much work and drama," after which Tillis immediately quit the race and announced his retirement. Trump characterized Tillis as screwing the Republican Party with "RINO friends."

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• Governor Polis commutes sentence of election denier Tina Peters — Colorado Governor Jared Polis commuted the prison sentence of Tina Peters, a former Colorado county clerk convicted of tampering with voting machines following the 2020 presidential election. Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold condemned the move as a "gross injustice" and "demoralizing" to election officials, warning it sets a "dangerous precedent" for future elections. Trump had repeatedly called for the commutation, and Polis was later censured by Colorado Democrats for his decision.

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• Colorado governor commutes election denier Tina Peters' sentence under White House pressure — Colorado Governor Jared Polis commuted the prison sentence of Tina Peters, a former Mesa County election clerk convicted in 2024 of three felonies related to unauthorized access to voting equipment in 2020. Peters' original nine-year sentence was reduced to four and a half years, with release scheduled for June 1, 2026. The commutation followed months of pressure from Donald Trump and conservative allies, including Trump's issuance of a federal pardon (which had no legal effect on her state conviction) and threats to withhold federal funds from Colorado.
• Colorado governor commutes sentence of election denier Tina Peters — Colorado Governor Jared Polis commuted the nearly nine-year prison sentence of Tina Peters, a former Mesa County clerk convicted in 2024 of four felonies and three misdemeanors for allowing unauthorized access to county voting systems in 2021. Peters, who allowed pro-surfer Conan Hayes (affiliated with Mike Lindell) to access and copy voting equipment, will be released on parole June 1 after her sentence was reduced from eight and a half years to approximately four and a half years. The commutation drew sharp criticism from Colorado's Secretary of State Jena Griswold and election officials nationwide, who warned it signals tolerance for election tampering.

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• Tennessee House Speaker stripped Democrats from committee assignments — On May 12, Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton removed all House Democrats from their standing committee and subcommittee assignments, citing disruption during the special session redistricting vote. Sexton's letter accused Democratic lawmakers of interlocking arms, blocking aisles, and using prohibited props or noisemakers. Rep. Justin Pearson stated the removal affected "me and every Democrat, and therefore every Black elected official in the state legislature." Reps. Justin Jones, Gabby Salinas, and Gloria Johnson confirmed removal. Lt. Governor McNally's office indicated additional actions against participants may be under review.
• Tennessee House speaker removed all House Democrats from standing committees — Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton removed all House Democrats from standing committees, claiming they had behaved in a way "aimed at disrupting the democratic and legislative processes" as they protested the mid-decade redistricting that eliminated Tennessee's only majority-Black, Democratic district. State Representative Justin J. Pearson noted the removal stripped "every Black elected official in the state legislature from any committee we served on" and removed representation for "nearly 2 million Tennesseans."
• Tennessee House Speaker stripped Democratic lawmakers of committee assignments in retaliation for protest — Tennessee House speaker Cameron Sexton removed all House Democrats from standing committees, stating they had behaved in a way "aimed at disrupting the democratic and legislative processes" as they protested mid-decade redistricting that eliminated Tennessee's only majority-Black, Democratic district. State representative Justin J. Pearson noted that this action removed "every Black elected official in the state legislature from any committee we served on" and stripped "nearly 2 million Tennesseans from the representation they deserve."
• Tennessee House speaker removes all Democrats from committees — Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton removed House Democrats from their standing committee and subcommittee assignments following their protests during a special legislative session. This action occurred after Republican lawmakers approved a new congressional map that dismantles Tennessee's only majority-Black congressional district by splitting Black voters across three majority-white districts. Committee removal reduces the legislative voice of both the affected lawmakers and their constituents.
• — On May 12, 2026, Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton removed all House Democrats from standing committees, citing their protests against the mid-decade redistricting as disruptive to legislative processes. This action effectively stripped representation from nearly 2 million Tennesseans, including all Black elected officials in the state legislature.

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• Tennessee legislature changed redistricting rules to create Republican Congressional advantage — The Tennessee legislature, controlled by MAGA Republicans, changed its own laws during the week of May 9, 2026, to alter the state's Congressional redistricting in a manner designed to create a possible 9-0 Republican advantage in the state's Congressional delegation. The action prompted thousands of protesters to gather inside and outside the legislative building in opposition. Representative Gloria Johnson characterized the action as "a white power rally and a white power grab," and Representative Justin Jones burned a Confederate flag in the rotunda while protesting.